In Midland, a local hospital is working with a partner to provide health checks for teenagers. These checks aim to identify heart problems that could be serious. A doctor who specializes in heart issues notes that simple tests can help find these problems early.

The tests, which take about 20 minutes, look for issues such as an enlarged heart. They do not require invasive procedures. Further details about the screenings are available from the hospital and its partner.

Parents can have their teens tested for heart conditions that may not show symptoms. This is an opportunity to detect potential problems that are not typically checked during regular physicals.