A new Florida law taking effect in July will require all student athletes to undergo heart screenings to identify potential heart problems that could lead to cardiac arrest. A local nonprofit is partnering with Orlando Health to offer these screenings at a low cost, starting this weekend. Registration is now open for individuals ages 10 to 25. The screenings aim to detect heart issues that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, which is the leading cause of death on school campuses. The screenings will take place on Saturday, as well as on May 16 and May 19, at the Orlando Health Orthopedic Institute in downtown Orlando.DetailsOrlando Health Orthopedic Institute Downtown Complex Community Heart ScreeningDate: May 9, 2026Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Location: 60 Columbia St, OrlandoOrganizer: Who We Play ForCost: $20, Financial assistance available through the State of Florida heart screening grant program.Registration Link: https://whoweplayfor.jotform.com/260486094354058Orlando Health Horizon West Community Heart ScreeningDate: May 16, 2026Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Location: 17000 Porter Rd, Winter GardenOrganizer: Who We Play ForCost: $20, Financial assistance available through the State of Florida heart screening grant program.Registration Link: https://whoweplayfor.jotform.com/260485237120047Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Alafaya/Waterford Lakes Community Heart ScreeningDate: May 19, 2026Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: 1900 N Alafaya Trail, Suite 900, OrlandoOrganizer: Who We Play ForCost: $20, Financial assistance available through the State of Florida heart screening grant program.Registration Link: https://whoweplayfor.jotform.com/260486068910057
ORLANDO, Fla. —
A new Florida law taking effect in July will require all student athletes to undergo heart screenings to identify potential heart problems that could lead to cardiac arrest.
A local nonprofit is partnering with Orlando Health to offer these screenings at a low cost, starting this weekend.
Registration is now open for individuals ages 10 to 25.
The screenings aim to detect heart issues that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, which is the leading cause of death on school campuses.
The screenings will take place on Saturday, as well as on May 16 and May 19, at the Orlando Health Orthopedic Institute in downtown Orlando.
Details
Orlando Health Orthopedic Institute Downtown Complex Community Heart Screening
Date: May 9, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: 60 Columbia St, Orlando
Organizer: Who We Play For
Cost: $20, Financial assistance available through the State of Florida heart screening grant program.
Registration Link: https://whoweplayfor.jotform.com/260486094354058
Orlando Health Horizon West Community Heart Screening
Date: May 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: 17000 Porter Rd, Winter Garden
Organizer: Who We Play For
Cost: $20, Financial assistance available through the State of Florida heart screening grant program.
Registration Link: https://whoweplayfor.jotform.com/260485237120047
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Alafaya/Waterford Lakes Community Heart Screening
Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: 1900 N Alafaya Trail, Suite 900, Orlando
Organizer: Who We Play For
Cost: $20, Financial assistance available through the State of Florida heart screening grant program.
Registration Link: https://whoweplayfor.jotform.com/260486068910057