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Gwinnett schools to conduct concussion tests for students

North Gwinnett QB Cade Fortin passes as Mountain View linebackers Blake Carroll, left, and Jeremiah Noble (23) as RB Ryan Lovelace tries to keep the pressure off him during the first half of Friday's game.

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North Gwinnett QB Cade Fortin passes as Mountain View linebackers Blake Carroll, left, and Jeremiah Noble (23) as RB Ryan Lovelace tries to keep the pressure off him during the first half of Friday's game.
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Feb 8, 2017

Gwinnett County school officials and Gwinnett Medical Center have scheduled free tests for students whose parents want to see if they’ve suffered a concussion.

The tests will take place on Sat., Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at several schools throughout the district.

Advanced registration is recommended by going to www.gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/baselineday.

Some studies have concluded many students are not treated for concussions by emergency room physicians when they first occur.

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