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South Florida family raising awareness of sudden cardiac death through free community EKG screenings
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Najahe Sherman , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the screenings and the family's story are available from CBS4 Miami.
A South Florida family is working to raise awareness about sudden cardiac death after losing their 19-year-old son to an undiagnosed heart condition. The family is offering free community EKG screenings in an effort to prevent similar tragedies. The screenings are part of the family's mission to honor their son and help other families.
Further details about the screenings and the family's story are available from CBS4 Miami . The family's experience has driven their desire to educate others about the importance of heart health and the potential for sudden cardiac death.
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Category: arts ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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