Heart Screen for Teens |
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We are always looking for new highly
motivated individuals to join our team. If
interested in volunteering please stop by the
station and pick up an application today.
Benefits include: read more ---->
We are always looking for new highly
motivated individuals to join our team. If
interested in volunteering please stop by the
station and pick up an application today.
Benefits include: read more ---->
The Westlake Fire Department is proud to announce it is expanding it’s services to include not only Fire Prevention, but “Medical
Prevention” too. As is the case with many fire departments, Westlake F. D. responses are 75% to 80% emergency medical responses. In
keeping with our proactive policies, Westlake Fire Department will host “Heart Screen for Teens” as long as the need is there.
Prevention” too. As is the case with many fire departments, Westlake F. D. responses are 75% to 80% emergency medical responses. In
keeping with our proactive policies, Westlake Fire Department will host “Heart Screen for Teens” as long as the need is there.
It is far too common that we hear that a
high school athlete dies during an
athletic event. We have researched
the “Heart Screen for Teens” and feel
it is a great program that may prevent
one of our own teens from sudden
death.
State of the art mobile ultrasound units
will screen teen’s hearts and may
detect potentially fatal conditions that
cannot be identified during routine
physicals. The echocardiogram exam
is simple, safe, requires no preparation
and takes only 10 to 15 minutes. A
registered technologist uses an
ultrasound unit, which utilizes high
frequency sound waves to create
high school athlete dies during an
athletic event. We have researched
the “Heart Screen for Teens” and feel
it is a great program that may prevent
one of our own teens from sudden
death.
State of the art mobile ultrasound units
will screen teen’s hearts and may
detect potentially fatal conditions that
cannot be identified during routine
physicals. The echocardiogram exam
is simple, safe, requires no preparation
and takes only 10 to 15 minutes. A
registered technologist uses an
ultrasound unit, which utilizes high
frequency sound waves to create
images of the heart, as well as determines how well blood flows through the organ. The confidential results are analyzed by a board
certified cardiologist and mailed to parents.
Normally, the cost of this echocardiogram can range anywhere from $900 to $1,500 and is not usually covered by insurance. “Heart
Screen for Teens”, however, is able to provide this potentially life saving service for $68. This will be offered to all teens from the
Houston area and beyond.
Westlake Fire Department has currently raised $5,000 to assist those children in its district that can not afford the $68. Parents in our
district that can not afford this procedure are asked to contact fire Chief Mark Palmer to discuss financial assistance. Our goal is to
prevent sudden death from occurring in one of our teens. Westlake will continue to provide financial assistance as long as the money
is available. We are also looking for donations to exceed the current $5,000 so that this vital procedure can be offered to more teens.
Those that are interested are encouraged to call (281) 492-0560 or contact Matt at (832) 865-7942 to set an appointment to prevent
any delays.
certified cardiologist and mailed to parents.
Normally, the cost of this echocardiogram can range anywhere from $900 to $1,500 and is not usually covered by insurance. “Heart
Screen for Teens”, however, is able to provide this potentially life saving service for $68. This will be offered to all teens from the
Houston area and beyond.
Westlake Fire Department has currently raised $5,000 to assist those children in its district that can not afford the $68. Parents in our
district that can not afford this procedure are asked to contact fire Chief Mark Palmer to discuss financial assistance. Our goal is to
prevent sudden death from occurring in one of our teens. Westlake will continue to provide financial assistance as long as the money
is available. We are also looking for donations to exceed the current $5,000 so that this vital procedure can be offered to more teens.
Those that are interested are encouraged to call (281) 492-0560 or contact Matt at (832) 865-7942 to set an appointment to prevent
any delays.
Ever wonder??
What the Maltese Cross actually meant? You see it on
our badges, shirts & fire trucks, but do you know what it
means?
The Maltese Cross is a symbol of protection - a badge of
honor. It's story is hundreds of read more ------>
What the Maltese Cross actually meant? You see it on
our badges, shirts & fire trucks, but do you know what it
means?
The Maltese Cross is a symbol of protection - a badge of
honor. It's story is hundreds of read more ------>
Westlake Volunteer Fire Department on Facebook
You pull to the side of the road to let
Westlake Fire Department pass and
watch them zoom by with lights and
sirens on as they respond to a 9-1-1
call for some type of emergency. Have
you ever wondered what exactly the
Westlake Fire Department medical
crews do? The answer might surprise
you on how ----->>
Westlake Fire Department pass and
watch them zoom by with lights and
sirens on as they respond to a 9-1-1
call for some type of emergency. Have
you ever wondered what exactly the
Westlake Fire Department medical
crews do? The answer might surprise
you on how ----->>
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Join the Houston Fire Museum and the Houston
Fire Department as we host Fire Fest 2010 on
Saturday, October 9th. The event is FREE and
celebrates National Fire Prevention Week. For
more info go to Houston Fire Museum
Fire Department as we host Fire Fest 2010 on
Saturday, October 9th. The event is FREE and
celebrates National Fire Prevention Week. For
more info go to Houston Fire Museum
| OCTOBER 2, 2010 Westlake VFD will be joining hundreds of participants in the Komen Houston Race for the Cure. Please take a moment and donate to Team Westlake. This cause is personal to many of us here; as we're sure it is to so many of you! |
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– in 2009, Harris
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on average more
than 13,000
Americans per year
– in 2009, Harris
County led the
nation in DWI related fatalities. Krysta’s
Karing Angels is committed to doing whatever
we can to help reduce the number of DWI
related crashes in the nation, but more
specifically in the northwest Harris County and
southern Montgomery County areas. Our
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