For Immediate Release

Contact: Frank Chiaravalloti
HeartScreen America, Inc.
978-809-2924
press@HeartScreenAmerica.com

HeartScreen America, Inc and North American Booster Club Association
Introduce Heart Screening Services to Booster Clubs Throughout United States

(ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS) -- It's estimated that thousands of students collapse each year from undetected Sudden Cardiac Arrest on athletic fields, in gymnasiums and during or after exercise. That's why Andover-based HeartScreen America has teamed up with the North American Booster Club Association (NABCA) to introduce heart screening services to local booster clubs across the United States.

“This is an exciting opportunity to work with NABCA and its members to offer preventive heart screening programs that can help minimize the occurrence of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) among students and athletes,” said Curtis Muldrew, CIO and Business Development Director of HeartScreen America. “Together we will provide education about SCA and heart screening services to communities nationwide, while creating valuable fundraising opportunities for local booster clubs.”

According to the Heart Rhythm Society, SCA claims over 14,000 young American lives each year. Many of the young people involved exhibited no prior symptoms and no one suspected there might be a problem with their hearts.

HeartScreen America offers a program which can help detect cardiac abnormalities leading to sudden cardiac arrest. Its screening program includes an electrocardiogram which is reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist. Additionally, screenings include a family and personal heart health questionnaire, blood pressure reading and BMI (body mass index) calculation. Results are then sent directly to the home so this information can be shared with the individual’s physician. Typically, this type of cardiac screening is not provided to children or covered by health insurance unless there are symptoms or a strong family history.

“Whenever kids begin activities, in summer camp or sports training for example, most people agree that a physical examination is appropriate. But a standard physical exam does not typically include an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) test for heart abnormalities,” says cardiologist Dr. Stephen Travers, Director of the Saints Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in Lowell, MA and scientific advisor to HeartScreen America. “An ECG, simple and painless, can be quite effective in detecting many of the types of heart conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest in youngsters and young athletes.”

HeartScreen America partners with local schools, boosters, and other community organizations to bring heart screenings to their areas. For more specific information about hosting a heart screening program in your area, please email service@HeartScreenAmerica.com, or call 866.722.8008 and ask to speak to a Program Coordinator. For more information about HeartScreen America, please visit www.HeartScreenAmerica.com.

About NABCA
The North American Booster Club Association (NABCA) (www.boosterclubs.org) is the governing body and first of its kind national booster club association dedicated to providing booster clubs and their extracurricular organizations throughout North America with the highest level of Guidance, Education, Training and Support. NABCA supplies booster clubs with the most comprehensive portfolio of resources and club building tools available to help build and manage successful clubs. Booster Clubs are a key component to a successful extracurricular program as they provide funding, volunteer support, upkeep for facilities, fields and equipment, transportation and scholarships.

About HeartScreen America
HeartScreen America is a large population, direct-to-consumer heart screening company which offers comprehensive heart screening programs that can identify the risks associated with cardiac abnormalities and heart disease. HeartScreen America’s affordable heart screening programs are a fraction of the cost for comparable services offered at outpatient facilities. HeartScreen America is screening hearts and saving lives. Additional information about HeartScreen America can be found at www.HeartScreenAmerica.com.

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