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Join a Community EKG Screening Event

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, in partnership with Who We Play For, offers community EKG screenings at no cost for children, adolescents, and young adults, ages 10-21.

Parents can register their child to join one of our upcoming community EKG screening events in 2025 or 2026 at one of our four conveniently located pediatric offices:

Coral Springs (2025-2026)

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Specialty Care
5830 Coral Ridge Drive, Suite 207
Coral Springs, FL 33076

Click the link(s) below to sign up for the day and time you want to join:

Wellington (2025-2026)

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Specialty Care
3377 S State Road 7, Suite 100
Wellington, FL 33449

Click the link(s) below to sign up for the day and time you want to join:

Hollywood (2026)

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center
3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140
Hollywood, FL 33021

  • Sunday, February 1, 2026: 11 am – 2 pm
  • Sunday, July 26, 2026: 11 am – 2 pm
Miramar (2026)

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Specialty Care
Memorial Hospital Miramar Medical Office Building II
1971 SW 172 Avenue, 2nd Floor
Miramar, FL 33029

  • Sunday, June 28, 2026: 11 am – 4 pm
  • Sunday, October 25, 2026: 11 am – 2 pm

Patients (or their parents) who obtain a pediatric EKG testing at no cost to them under this program may not seek reimbursement for the test from any federal health care program, commercial insurer, or other third-party payor. The pediatric EKG at no cost to the patient or parents constitutes a net discount. If the patient is a Medicare or other federal health care program beneficiary, the patient (or parent) may be obligated to report this discount to the program upon request, pursuant to 42 C.F.R. 1001.952(h). The patient’s ability to obtain a pediatric EKG test at no cost to them is not contingent in any way on his or her purchase or order of any other items or services from Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital or its Medical Staff. To be a part of this program, the patient may use any pediatrician, regardless of whether or not that pediatrician is a member of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Medical Staff.

What to expect at an EKG testing

What to expect at an EKG testing

How to prepare your child for an EKG
Do not wear oily or greasy skin creams and lotions because they can prevent the electrode from making skin contact.
Do not wear full-length stockings because electrodes need to be placed directly on the legs.
Wear a shirt that can be easily removed.
Importance of EKG For Young Athletes

Importance of EKG For Young Athletes

Sports EKGs check a young athlete’s heart for hidden risks. This simple test can catch issues early, prevent serious problems, and give families peace of mind on and off the field.
What is an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) - Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

What is an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) - Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

A pediatric electrocardiogram (also known as ECG or EKG) is a painless, noninvasive way to measures the electrical activity of a child's heart.

By positioning electrodes (electrical sensing devices) on the body in standardized locations, a pediatric EKG can help detect certain abnormal heart rhythms and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

For your student’s safety, a sports physical by a physician must be completed first. If you don’t have a pediatrician you regularly see, please call 866-532-4362 to find a pediatrician on our medical staff.

A Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital cardiology team member will perform the EKG and interpretation will be completed by a cardiologist at no charge.

Requirements:

Please make sure your child's prescription specifies the EKG is for a sports evaluation.

A parent or guardian will need to be present to sign consent for the EKG test.
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