Sudden cardiac death (SCD) claims the lives of more than 2,000 children and adolescents in the United States each year. Most victims of SCD had an underlying, undiagnosed heart condition. In an effort to prevent the occurrence of such tragic deaths, Morris Hospital has created a free cardiac screening program called Rhythm of Our Youth (ROOY), with funding provided by generous donors to the Morris Hospital Foundation. Working in collaboration with area high schools, the purpose of the screening is to identify high school students who have an undiagnosed cardiac abnormality that could result in sudden cardiac death.
To register your child for the Rhythm of Our Youth Screening at Gardner-South Wilmington High School, please click here to fill out the Parental Consent for Screening form. The parental consent form MUST be completed prior to the screening.