September 16, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Tenacity Yields Growth

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now is highlighting some of our leaders at the state, district and national levels as they shed light on their volunteer journeys.


For Alex Salinas, MS, AT, ATC, his foray into health care developed with medicine running in his family.

May 22, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

The International Student’s Advocate

In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders at the state, district and national levels.
 

When Woohyun “Andy” Lee attended Incheon National University in Korea, he was able to take athletic training classes, but didn’t have the opportunity to practice.

May 1, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Supporting Mental Health

In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders at the state, district and national levels.


Inspired by her father’s experience of incomplete care after he suffered a stroke, Rosie Cheng, MPM, LAT, ATC, decided to pursue a career in health care.

March 18, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Treating the Human Before the Athlete

This year, the National Athletic Training Month theme, “From Head to Toe,” highlights the whole-body, whole-person care ATs provide their patients. Throughout March, NATA Now is highlighting members from across the settings. These eight ATs, also featured in the March NATA News, are examples of how ATs are advancing the profession through their direct and indirect efforts.

March 14, 2024 by Kristin Carroll

Whole-Body Care for Collegiate Athletes

This year, the National Athletic Training Month theme, “From Head to Toe,” highlights the whole-body, whole-person care ATs provide their patients. Throughout March, NATA Now is highlighting members from across the settings.

March 13, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Research’s Creativity

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, NATA is highlighting women who are working to advance the athletic training profession through research.

 

Mimi Nakajima, EdD, ATC, got involved with athletic training research because of her interest in how people viewed the world around them.