07/23/2026
Did you know that as of July 1st, 2026 the state of Florida mandates that all high school student athletes must have an EKG performed along side their sports physicals to be able to participate in sports? While CA has not passed any laws requiring an EKG, our pediatricians at Rainbow Kids Urgent Care have always strongly supported EKG’s with all sports physical exams. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among high school athletes. A general sports physical exam checks for a lot of things, however it can miss a hidden heart condition.
At RKUC, we offer 2 options for sports physicals, but encourage parents to opt for the exam plus EKG. We even have an in-house, pediatric cardiologist that reads all of our EKGs!
The new school year is just around the corner and sports programs are starting up in a couple of weeks. Come in to RKUC to get your sports physicals (with EKG) at your convenience. Walk-ins are always welcome, or join our online queue from home.