Parent Heart Watch

10/29/2025

1 in 300 youth has an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. Early detection is key to protecting young hearts.

On NYHSD, Parent Heart Watch member foundations will provide free heart screenings and empower participants with lifesaving skills — including hands-only CPR and AED use.

Registration opens December 1st — check for screenings near you http://bit.ly/47fEpMV


AugustHeart Championship Hearts Foundation Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Cody Stephens Go Big or Go Home Memorial Foundation Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation Heart Screen New York In A Heartbeat Foundation Kyle J. Taylor Foundation Living for Zachary MCORE Foundation The NOLA Network Saving Hearts Foundation The Josh Thibodeau Helping Hearts Foundation The Peyton Walker Foundation Who We Play For Zac Mago Foundation Heart in the Game

10/28/2025

📌 Planning a Cardiac Emergency Response Drill
A cardiac emergency response plan is a vital tool to help schools and youth-serving facilities execute a rapid response to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Plans that increase survival include regularly scheduled drills, because emergency response is most effective when it’s well-practiced.
▶ Watch this video for a look at how to conduct cardiac emergency response drills with your facility's community.

A cardiac emergency response plan is a vital tool to help schools and other youth-serving facilities execute a rapid response to a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA...

10/28/2025

A 21-year-old Claflin University student, Savion Brown, collapsed while playing basketball on campus and later passed away. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and the Claflin community.

This tragic loss is another reminder that sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning in otherwise active young people. Awareness of cardiac risk factors, early detection through heart screenings, and having well-practiced cardiac emergency response plans can help save lives.

THE NATIONAL VOICE. PROTECTING YOUTH FROM SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST.

10/26/2025

Warning signs are often missed because youth don’t recognize them as symptoms. When something feels “normal,” they don’t think to speak up. Parents may also assume everything is fine and just check the box on medical forms without knowing these can be signs of a heart condition.

Recognizing these warning signs and acting on them early can save a life.

10/24/2025

A 14-year-old boy collapsed while running the bases at a ball field in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on Thursday evening. CPR was performed, and an AED was requested before he was airlifted to University of Cincinnati Medical Center. His condition has not yet been released.

Incidents like this underscore why rapid recognition, immediate CPR, and access to an AED are critical in a cardiac emergency — especially in youth sports.

THE NATIONAL VOICE. PROTECTING YOUTH FROM SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST.

10/23/2025

𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝑵𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 1.

The Annual National Heart to Heart brings together families, advocates, medical experts, and industry partners committed to protecting young lives from sudden cardiac arrest.

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧:
• Expert insights on prevention and emergency preparedness
• Real-world tools to drive change in communities
• Meaningful networking with others saving lives

Register today and be part of the movement.
http://bit.ly/49fva0u

10/22/2025

Most youth who experience sudden cardiac arrest had no prior symptoms — which means a questionnaire or physical alone may not detect an underlying heart condition.

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 can identify concerns when symptoms or family history are present —
but 𝐄𝐂𝐆 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 is what helps uncover silent heart conditions that show no warning signs.

That’s why combining both offers a more complete picture of cardiac risk in youth.

10/21/2025

An AED can only help save a life if people can see it and reach it fast.
AEDs should be:

✅ Easy to spot
✅ Unlocked and accessible
✅ Close enough to reach within 3 minutes

Placement matters — if people can’t find it fast, they can’t use it.

10/19/2025

𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
When someone suddenly collapses and isn’t responsive, their heart has stopped.

That’s SCA — and you must act immediately: 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡-𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤.

10/16/2025

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!

💡 The Next Great SaveStation AED Location Contest gives you the chance to win an 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗭𝗢𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗘𝗗 𝟯—a great way to make an AED accessible anytime, anywhere in your community.

We’re happy to share this opportunity from our partners to help communities expand access to life-saving AEDs — and to help a lucky community save more lives from sudden cardiac arrest.

𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒏 ➡️ http://bit.ly/3Wc4MNs

SaveStation ZOLL Public Safety Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation

10/16/2025

💔 Immediate CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival.
When someone collapses and isn’t breathing normally, 🙌 push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives.
Your hands can save a life.

10/15/2025

As a proud member of the Smart Heart Sports Coalition, Parent Heart Watch joins Damar Hamlin in raising awareness about the importance of access to AEDs for youth. ❤️

Through the Coalition’s AEDs for Youth Program, schools and youth sports programs can obtain lifesaving AEDs at significantly reduced prices — helping ensure these devices are available anywhere kids learn, play, and compete.

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone. Being prepared makes all the difference.

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