Free sports physicals, heart screenings help Highlands County student-athletes prepare for the season Publis

Free sports physicals, heart screenings help Highlands County student-athletes prepare for the season Published date: May 20, 2026 | Estimated read time: 2 minutes | Authored by: WFD Corporate Communications Topics: Care Community Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest About 50 student-athletes were able to get the exams during a special event at AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Sun ’n Lake in Sebring. SEBRING, Fla. — As families across Highlands County get ready for a new school sports season, AdventHealth recently partnered with the community to help make sure student-athletes have the care they need to safely take the field.Through a special event in Sebring, families had access to free sports physicals and ECG heart screenings, supporting both students’ health and parents’ peace of mind as they prepare for the year ahead. About 50 student-athletes were able to get the exams during the event at AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Sun ’n Lake, located at 6325 U.S. Highway 27 North, Suite 201, in Sebring. The ECG screenings were conducted by Who We Play For. Sports physicals and electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings are an important step in helping keep young athletes safe both on and off the field. They can identify potential health concerns early, especially heart-related conditions that may not show symptoms.“School sports play an important role in a child’s growth, confidence and connection to their community, and it’s important that families feel supported as their children prepare to participate,” said Dr. Victoria Selley, chief medical officer for AdventHealth Sebring, Lake Placid and Wauchula. “By offering these physicals and heart screenings, we’re helping more students safely take part in the activities they love while giving parents added confidence in their child’s health.” This event also helped make it easier for parents and their children to get ahead of Florida’s new student-athlete safety requirements. Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, the state’s new Second Chance Act will require students to complete an ECG heart screening before participating in interscholastic athletics for the first time. For families who were unable to attend, AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Sun ’n Lake offers sports physicals and ECGs by appointment. To learn more or schedule a visit, you can go to AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Sun N Lake | AdventHealth Medical Group or call 863-382-9600. Contact: John Luti Tel: Call John Luti at863-272-1585 Email: Email John Luti [email protected]