Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, part of RWJBarnabas Health, will conduct its annual Cardiac Athletic Screening on February 7, 2026. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the hospital’s Cardiac Diagnostic Testing Department on Rehill Avenue.
The free screening is open to athletes between the ages of 14 and 18. The program aims to identify potential risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest in young people participating in sports.
“We’ve conducted screenings for over 1,300 young athletes over the past 16 years we’ve offered the program,” said Steven Georgeson, MD, a cardiologist at RWJUH Somerset. “A cardiac screening may detect an underlying heart issue and prevent a tragic event in a young athlete.”
Cardiologists, nurses, and technicians from RWJUH Somerset will perform cardiovascular history reviews, physical examinations, blood pressure checks, body measurements, and electrocardiograms (EKG). Echocardiograms will be provided when needed based on clinical indications.
Participation is free but requires advance registration and the presence of a parent or guardian with each student. Registration can be completed by calling 908-685-2414.
RWJUH Somerset provides a wide range of cardiac care services including advanced diagnostic testing such as angiograms, CT scans, SPECT imaging, PET/CT imaging, echocardiograms, and ultrasounds. The hospital also offers inpatient care and specialized cardiac services at one location for coordinated patient support.
For long-term recovery and wellness after heart events or procedures, RWJUH Somerset operates a three-phase cardiac rehabilitation program in Hillsborough.
The hospital has received recognition for its focus on quality care and patient outcomes. It holds The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for its acute myocardial infarction program. For four consecutive years, Healthgrades has ranked it among the top ten percent of hospitals nationwide for cardiology services and awarded five-star ratings for treating heart attack and heart failure patients. U.S. News & World Report has also rated RWJUH Somerset as “high performing” in treating heart failure patients.
