Student Athletes
Health: Pennsylvania Takes First Of Its Kind Step To Protect Student Athletes
Today, Governor Tom Corbett signed a bill at the Visitation BVM School in Norristown to better protect the health of student athletes.
NJ Bill Aims To Protect Student Athletes From Cardiac Arrest
There’s a new bill that will be introduced in Trenton that would require health care providers to conduct a more thorough cardiac screening for student athletes and medical professionals are counting on parents to help too.
Pennsylvania Close To Passing New Law On Head Injuries For Student Athletes
The bill would require that students who show signs of a concussion or brain injury be removed from a game and not allowed to play again until evaluated and cleared by an appropriate medical professional.
Local Cardiologist Working To Prevent Heart Problems In Student Athletes
In the wake of a freak accident in which a high school basketball player collapsed and died after hitting the game winning shot, Eyewitness News spoke to a local doctor working with others to prevent similar tragedies.
Reducing Kids’ Stress
Sadly it is becoming a topic that is being addressed as young as grade school — too much stress and pressure on our children.
Girls Get Less Exercise Than Boys
Girls may be playing more sports in record numbers, but they still lag behind boys in getting enough exercise.
