06/12/2026
One Year of Ultrascreen!! 🫀
This month marks one year since Ultrascreen officially made its debut to the public.
Over the past year, we have had the privilege of meeting incredible families, working with dedicated community members, and most importantly, helping local children gain access to cardiac screenings that may identify heart conditions before they become life-threatening. Every child we have screened, every family we have met, and every conversation we have had has reinforced why we started this mission.
As many of you know, our goal has always been simple and transparent: bring accessible cardiac screening services to local youth and help bridge the gap between what insurance covers and what families need. We believe every child deserves access to preventative cardiac care, regardless of financial barriers and family history.
While we are proud of what we have accomplished so far, this first year has not been without major challenges. One of the most difficult obstacles we continue to face is gaining access to local schools. Despite countless outreach efforts throughout Champaign and Clark County as well as many surrounding communities, we have received very limited, if any, responses from schools. Whether our information is not reaching the right people or the importance of preventative cardiac screening is not yet fully understood, the result is the same, many students who could benefit from these services are never given the opportunity to learn about them.
Parents have been incredibly supportive of our efforts, and for that we are deeply grateful. However, for our mission to continue growing and reach the children who need it most, we need stronger partnerships with our local schools.
We are also excited to share that we are currently in the process of creating a nonprofit entity. This next step will help us expand access, reduce financial barriers for families, and continue our mission. To everyone who has supported us during this first year, whether by scheduling a screening, sharing a post, volunteering your time, or simply encouraging us, thank you. Your support has kept us moving forward.
We are excited for what the future holds, but we cannot do it alone. If you believe in the importance of Ultrascreen, we encourage you to help us start conversations within your schools, athletic programs, and communities. Together, we can ensure more children have access to the preventative care they deserve.
Thank you for an amazing first year. Here's to continuing the mission and protecting our youth. If Ultrascreen has touched the life of someone you love, drop a comment below. We 🤍 you all!
- Emma & Alyssa