The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes provides
education, evaluation and assessment of sports injury and sports-related
cardiac and concussion screenings. The Center is available as a comprehensive
resource for cardiac and concussion concerns in athletes and is committed
to educating athletes, parents, coaches and athletic trainers about sudden
cardiac death and concussion issues.
The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes (MJM)
is a statewide program offering young athletes access to free and low
cost cardiac screenings and baseline concussion testing through satellite
centers throughout New Jersey.
Concussion screenings are offered to young athletes ages 12 to 18, and
cardiac screenings are offered to young athletes ages 6 to 18.
Each MJM satellite facility incorporates the Morahan Center’s medical
resources, emergency room protocol for concussion evaluation, follow-up
testing and post-concussion care under the leadership of an expert team
of specialists and neurologists. In addition, our system has a mobile
unit that travels throughout the state to conduct screenings, making it
easier for young athletes to receive proper care.
When preliminary testing to identify serious cardiac problems is provided
to young athletes, sudden cardiac arrest and tragic deaths may be avoided.
Nearly 90 percent of sudden cardiac deaths in young athletes occur during
or after athletic activities, and hidden heart conditions are often the
cause. Cardiac screenings include a baseline EKG and evaluating blood
pressure and vitals along with a thorough review of medical history and
EKG interpretation by a pediatric cardiologist, who can recommend further
testing or intervention as needed.
A concussion baseline study (ImPACT) is a non-invasive test that tracks
information such as memory, reaction time, speed and concentration that
can help identify potential issues for young athletes. If an athlete is
believed to have suffered a head injury, this screening test may be used
to evaluate the severity of the injury and determine when it is safe to
return to play.
We serve and care for more pediatric patients than any other health care
organization in New Jersey; this program furthers our long-standing commitment
to the health and well-being of children and young adults.
Program Milestones
About Matthew J. Morahan III
Before finding his true athletic calling on the links, Matthew participated
in little league, recreational football, and swimming. In addition to
becoming a golfer, Matthew went on to be an enthusiastic sports viewer
as well as a devoted runner. To ensure child athletes can safely enjoy
the same experiences Matthew did, his family and friends helped to create
the Matthew J. Morahan III Memorial Health Assessment Center for Athletes.
Young athletes can be screened for otherwise undetectable cardiac conditions
and invaluable information can be provided to assist physicians evaluate
and treat concussion at minimal or no cost.
To learn more about Matthew J. Morahan III, visit
www.mjmiii.org.
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