Teen heart screenings

We had a wonderful turnout for our heart screening on Saturday, Feb. 7. We hope to hold another event in the future. Please check back for updates.

Every teenager should have the chance to grow up healthy and active, without the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) hanging over them. Sadly, each year thousands of teens lose their lives to undiagnosed heart conditions that can cause the heart to stop without warning. The Strong Hearts, Strong Teens screening program—led by St. Charles Cardiology in partnership with The Children’s Heart Center of Central Oregon—works to change that through education, awareness and proactive cardiac screenings.

This 30-minute screening is designed to detect four serious heart conditions that are not typically identified during a standard sports physical or well child visit. Early detection can help prevent sudden cardiac arrest.

SCREENING INCLUDES: Blood pressure check, EKG, limited echocardiogram, AED and CPR training (does not include certification).

Identifying heart conditions early allows care teams to take timely steps to monitor and treat these issues, greatly lowering the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. 

Event partners: Chevrolet of Bend and Bend Honda.

Interested in supporting this program through a donation? Visit our St. Charles Foundation website.