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Published July 16, 2024
Comprehensive back-to-school event on Saturday, July 20, 2024, will feature life-saving cardiac screenings alongside free haircuts, supplies, meals, and more
Los Angeles, CA (July 16, 2024) — Vituity Cares Foundation (Vituity Cares), a philanthropic arm of the national physician group Vituity, today announced its continued partnership with the Magic Johnson Foundation for the upcoming 2nd Annual Back-to-School event on Saturday, July 20, 2024, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance health in underserved communities. This free community event aims to equip Los Angeles families and students with vital resources as they gear up for the upcoming school year. This year, Vituity Cares and the Magic Johnson Foundation are teaming up with Justin Carr Wants World Peace (JCWWP) Foundation, whose mission is to save youth through Art, Heart, and Peace programs and to raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), which can strike without warning in youth and young adults.
“Back-to-school season can be an overwhelming and stressful time for parents preparing young students for the upcoming school year,” said Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA, CEO of Vituity. “We are thankful to partner with the Magic Johnson Foundation and Justin Carr Wants World Peace Foundation to support the health and well-being of families in Los Angeles. With our unique ‘health fair meets essential services’ event, we hope to provide much-needed relief to parents so that every child has a healthy and successful start to the school year."
The event will offer various free health services, including medical screenings, medication dispensing, cardiac screenings, CPR training, and vaccinations.
The JCCWP Foundation and QT Medical will provide cardiovascular screenings for all ages (infants through adults). These quick, painless, noninvasive electrocardiograms (EKG) heart screenings can detect most unrecognized heart conditions and identify abnormal heart rhythms that could lead to SCA. Justin Carr was a seemingly healthy student-athlete who, at the age of 16 in 2013, passed away unexpectedly from SCA while swimming during his usual team practice at his school, Harvard-Westlake. He was no stranger to pediatrician visits, yet he succumbed to an undiagnosed heart condition.
Susan Toler Carr, mother of Justin and co-founder of JCWWP Foundation, shared her thoughts on the significance of the upcoming event: “Partnering with the Vituity Cares Foundation and the Magic Johnson Foundation for this Back-to-School event holds a special place in my heart. It’s an opportunity to honor Justin's memory by raising awareness in our community and providing life-saving cardiac screenings to protect young hearts. Sudden Cardiac Arrest tragically took Justin from us, and through these efforts, we aim to prevent other families from experiencing such heartbreaking and unimaginable loss.”
She continued, “We must be more intentional about understanding the warning signs that put kids at risk for SCA, especially because very few of our students have resources available when their SCA hits. I am deeply grateful for the continued support and commitment to this cause, ensuring that every child can enter the school year equipped with educational supplies and keep their hearts in the game because EKG screenings can protect young hearts. Knowledge will be your power.”
In addition to health services, the event will offer school supplies, haircuts, games, and food, ensuring a fun and beneficial experience for the entire family. Building on the success of last year’s event, which welcomed more than 300 children and provided multiple essential services, this year promises to be even more impactful.
“Our Back-to-School event exemplifies the incredible outcomes possible when communities unite,” said Beena Patel, DrPH, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer of Vituity. “We are excited to support Los Angeles families once again, offering educational supplies and crucial healthcare services. We invite everyone to join us in this community effort to ensure a brighter, healthier future for our children.”
Vituity Cares is seeking volunteers for this impactful event. Interested individuals can register to volunteer by visiting https://vituitycares.org/get-involved/. A member of our team will contact you with more details.
Stay up to date with Vituity Cares events, programs, and services by following us on social media @vituitycares.
Vituity Cares Foundation is dedicated to transforming healthcare and the lives of those in our communities by providing essential services and support. Our mission is to create a more equitable future by addressing the healthcare needs of underserved populations and empowering individuals through comprehensive care and community partnerships. Vituity Cares is committed to healing the most vulnerable members of our community, empowering the underrepresented, and ensuring a more equitable future for all. By partnering with organizations like the Magic Johnson Foundation and JCWWP Foundation, Vituity Cares aims to provide essential services and support to those in need.
For more information, visit www.vituitycares.org.
For nearly 50 years, Vituity has been a catalyst for positive change in healthcare. As a physician-led and -owned multispecialty partnership with a nationwide footprint, 5,000 Vituity clinicians working across nine acute care specialties care for more than 8.7 million patients annually.
For more information, visit Vituity.
Jacob Voss
jvoss@realchemistry.com
773.343.3069
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