On Wednesday, November 7, five members of Snohomish Kiwanis volunteered their time to participate as helpers for the "Nick of Time Youth Heart Screening" conducted at Snohomish High School.
Over 500 youth were screened for potential heart issues (most ever for one event) with over a hundred volunteers involved.
I must say that this was one of the best organized events that I have been involved with during my 40 years with Kiwanis. Each student was measured, weighed, had their blood pressure checked, and then went to a station where an EKG was given.
Students with potential abnormalities were then sent for a one on one with a cardiologist. If concerns still existed, they then went through an echo-cardiogram which was also available. If issues were still apparent, notification of concerns were written up and recommendations regarding follow-up were sent home.
Students also participated in CPR training, how to use a AED (defibrillator) and how to recognize potential symptoms of a heart related issues. Of the 505 students evaluated, 14 students were identified as needing follow-up, two serious.
Also, another 25 were found who needed follow-up for blood pressure.
This whole event was made possible by a single student, Mike Sanders, who spearheaded this happening as his senior project.
Additional information related to "Nick of Time Foundation" may be found on the internet or on their location at WWW.facebook.com/NickofTime.
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