09/03/2026
Calling all high school parents! 🫀🏈🏀
St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital and the Andrew Gobczynski Big Heart Foundation are offering a FREE EKG & Blood Pressure Screening for student-athletes on Saturday, October 17th.
This quick, painless test screens for undiagnosed heart conditions that could cause issues during high-intensity sports. Readings will be reviewed by a pediatric cardiologist from SIU.
📋 Who is Eligible?
High school sophomores
Juniors & seniors who have not previously participated
🚨 Action Required to Participate
Submit Paperwork by Thursday, Oct 8: Turn in your fully completed and signed paperwork packet to the Athletic Director.
Calling all high school parents! 🫀🏈🏀
St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital and the Andrew Gobczynski Big Heart Foundation are offering a FREE EKG & Blood Pressure Screening for student-athletes on Saturday, October 17th.
This quick, painless test screens for undiagnosed heart conditions that could cause issues during high-intensity sports. Readings will be reviewed by a pediatric cardiologist from SIU.
📋 Who is Eligible?
High school sophomores
Juniors & seniors who have not previously participated
🚨 Action Required to Participate
Submit Paperwork by Thursday, Oct 8: Turn in your fully completed and signed paperwork packet to the Athletic Director.
Link to information for registration & consent paperwork:
https://bit.ly/4yhEuu4
Give Verbal Consent (Oct 12 – Oct 15): A parent/guardian must provide verbal consent and pre-register the athlete.
Expect a call from St. Anthony’s, or speed up the process by calling 217-347-6760 between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM during those dates.
📌 Please Note:
You will only be notified if an abnormality is found.
The EKG will become part of the student's electronic medical record for future reference.
Don't miss this chance to help protect your student-athlete! Contact your school's athletic department for the paperwork packet today.
Expect a call from St. Anthony’s, or speed up the process by calling 217-347-6760 between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM during those dates.
📌 Please Note:
You will only be notified if an abnormality is found.
The EKG will become part of the student's electronic medical record for future reference.
Don't miss this chance to help protect your student-athlete! Contact your school's athletic department for the paperwork packet today.