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    • SIMON'S BEAT
    Thursday
    04.22.2010

    Testimony in Harrisburg – HB1803 (AEDs and Screenings)

      We traveled to Harrisburg, PA to testify before the House Subcommitee on Education.  We were there to support this bill that would mandate AED devices in schools and set up a pilot heart screening program.  We submitted written testimony, but were asked to comment too.  My comments are below: Chairman Roebuck, Chairman Clymer and Members of… See More

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    Wednesday
    04.07.2010

    Student Basketball Player Dies

    Jaquantus Pinder, a basketball standout, apparently had heart failure, mother says. By Langston Wertz Jr. lwertz@charlotteobserver.com Posted: Tuesday, Apr. 06, 2010 Standout Berry High basketball player Jaquantus Pinder died in his sleep Sunday of apparent heart failure after coming home from an AAU tournament the night before and going straight to bed, his mother said… See More

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    Monday
    04.05.2010

    The Debate of Heart Screenings

    The St. Petersburg Times ran a story today titled “Medical Experts at Odds Over Value of Cardiac Testing for Kids.”  I love debates.  This topic deserves a real debate so that the facts can come out and we can make an educated and informed decision.  Unfortunately, I don’t think that is occuring.  I’m hearing alot of… See More

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    Thursday
    04.01.2010

    Athlete Saved by AED

    The players panicked as they surrounded an unconscious Jonathan Moore on the football field outside Pearland’s Glenda Dawson High School on March 3. A minute before, the 16-year-old had been running with his teammates prepping for football practice. But Jonathan, a husky fullback and defensive tackle, suddenly collapsed. His heart had stopped beating. He had… See More

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