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    • SIMON'S BEAT
    Friday
    02.24.2012

    New Guidelines to Protect Student Athletes

    New guidelines outlining the causes and prevention of sudden death among athletes were released this week by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) in the United States. “These guidelines were developed for any level of sports participation, and to truly help save a life,” NATA President Marjorie Albohm said in an association news release. “It… See More

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    Thursday
    02.23.2012

    Leonard Foundation Pushes for AEDs

    BAY CITY — Every day sporting events all across the country bring people together to cheer for a team. When Bay City All Saints hosted Unionville-Sebewaing Area on Wednesday in boys basketball, the team everyone came to support didn’t wear Cougars blue or Patriots red. It bore the name and legacy of a fallen hoops… See More

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    Thursday
    02.23.2012

    Nick of Time Encourages Screenings

    The Nick of Time is a leading nonprofit organization that is checking heart and saving lives. February is National Heart Month, and we often hear the statistics about heart disease being the #1 killer in America.  But no one expects it to strike teenaged athletes. Cardiologist Dr. Jack Salerno from Seattle Children’s explains the importance of screening for heart conditions during… See More

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    Tuesday
    02.21.2012

    Was Unexplained Teen Drowning Heart Related?

    When the heart stops suddenly, children drown.  Hopefully, the family got their hearts checked to rule out the possibility of sudden cardiac arrest before the medical examiner concluded that this was “accidental fresh water drowning?’   YANCEYVILLE — The death of a 13-year-old old Dillard Middle School student who was found dead in a reservoir… See More

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    Tuesday
    02.21.2012

    Death of Michael Sutton Spurs Legislative Action

    Legislation to require schools to put special plans in place for medical emergencies and to have lifesaving equipment such as defibrillators available for use at sporting events cleared the Senate last week and is poised for final action in the House. State Rep. John J. Binienda, D-Worcester, said if the bill comes to the Rules… See More

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    Tuesday
    02.21.2012

    Sudden Cardiac Arrest Takes Lives of Student Athletes

    It’s the same field where fans cheer on the Go-Devils every year, but what happened here six months ago silenced an entire community. Sophomore Defensive End Montel Williams collapsed unexpectedly at practice last August. “You feel so responsible for what happened,” Gurdon Athletic Director and Coach John Pace said. “They never knew that they had… See More

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    Monday
    02.20.2012

    Heart Screenings Vital for Student Athletes

    Our friends at the Quinn Driscoll Foundation are setting the standard for heart screenings. As the PeaceHealth Southwest Heart & Vascular Center and the Quinn Driscoll Foundation prepare to host our 4th “Young Champions” Student Athlete Screening Clinic, recent cases of sudden cardiac arrest weigh heavy on our hearts and minds. The loss of two young… See More

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    Friday
    02.17.2012

    Spokane Basketball Player Collapses, Dies

    The Christian County Coroner’s Office announced Thursday afternoon that a Spokane High School student and basketball player who collapsed and died Wednesday had a pre-existing heart condition. Forrest R. Varney, 17, died at a Springfield hospital after collapsing during basketball practice at Spokane High School Wednesday morning. He collapsed to the gym floor and those present… See More

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    Thursday
    02.16.2012

    Fainting on American Idol

    Two girls, Imani Handy and Symone Black, fainted this year during Hollywood Week. During an interview with Jay Leno, Jennifer Lopez commented “they were just tired, the pressure, something.”  This is not a shot at Jennifer, however, her remarks accurately reflect our societal view of fainting. Whether it is “nerves” on the stage or “exhaustion”… See More

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    Wednesday
    02.15.2012

    Bill to address cardiac arrest in high school athletes headed to Senate

    Proponents of legislation that would address sudden cardiac arrest in school athletes took their message to the Capitol on Valentine’s Day. The goal of their legislative proposal is to educate and prevent the number one killer of youth athletes. HB1610 unanimously passed the State House of Representatives. Now, supporters are lobbying state senators to approve… See More

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