Parrish Medical Group Completes Sports Physicals for Athletes in North Brevard Community

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (August 27, 2024)-Parrish Medical Group is proud to announce the completion of 319 youth sports physicals as part of its commitment to supporting the young athletes in the North Brevard community.

Parrish Medical Group offered two pre-participation sports physical events for the upcoming school year. Physicals were $10 per student and conducted as part of an ongoing effort to ensure that young athletes are in optimal health before participating in sports activities. In partnership with Who We Play For, a nonprofit organization that exists to eliminate preventable sudden cardiac death in athletes, students could also elect to complete an electrocardiogram (EKG) test. EKG tests record and measure the electrical activity of the heart and can help in identifying many heart conditions including an irregular heartbeat, poor blood flow to the heart muscles and as well as other life-threatening heart abnormalities.

"We are thrilled to have completed 319 youth sports physicals and 255electrocardiogram tests prior to the school year beginning," notes Kellie Way, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, Director of Athletic Training and Health and Wellness at Parrish Healthcare. "Pre-participation sports physicals ensure that our young athletes are ready to safely participate in sports. Additionally, we are honored to support the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, an organization that shares our commitment to giving back to the community and the students we work with on a daily basis."

A total of $3,190 was donated to the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation as a result of this initiative. Funds raised will directly support the athletic training services provided by Parrish Healthcare and assist in future scholarships for graduating high school students who aspire to enter into the medical field. This collaboration underscores Parrish Healthcare's dedication to community health and education.

For more information about Parrish Healthcare, youth sports physicals or the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, please visit parrishhealthcare.com.