NATA Beat: Fall 2025 Advocacy Updates
Every day, NATA and the NATA Government Affairs Department are working on behalf of the athletic training profession. With staff members experienced in all aspects of the legislative process, the NATA Government Affairs Department is the sole department focused on advocacy for the profession. NATA’s goal is to ensure that all ATs can work to the fullest extent of their education and skill set.
No Limit When It Comes To Serving the Profession
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, the NATA Now blog will highlight some of NATA’s Asian American and Pacific Islander committee members in a series that discusses the importance of service and giving back to the profession.
Seven Mental Health Self-Care Tips
Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being. All people, including athletic trainers, face challenges in life that can impact their mental health, especially during a pandemic; and prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental health conditions.
Making an Impact Through Teaching, Service
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, the NATA Now blog will highlight some of NATA’s Asian American and Pacific Islander committee members in a series that discusses the importance of service and giving back to the profession.
Researcher Lends Talents to Volunteering
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, the NATA Now blog will highlight some of NATA’s Asian American and Pacific Islander committee members in a series that discusses the importance of service and giving back to the profession.
NATAPAC Sweepstakes Winners Announced
The NATA Political Action Committee (NATAPAC) held its inaugural sweepstakes in April. Members purchased tickets for a chance to win one of three prizes. On May 3, winners were drawn, and the sweepstakes awarded three members:
Years of Service Pays Off
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, the NATA Now blog will highlight some of NATA’s Asian American and Pacific Islander committee members in a series that discusses the importance of service and giving back to the profession.
Inside Look at VNATA 2021 Planning
By Michelle Boling, PhD, LAT, ATC, Incoming NATA Convention Program Committee Chair
Safe Space Virtual Workshop Available
A new virtual workshop targeted toward athletic trainers who are interested in understanding the health care needs and disparities of LGBTQIA+ patients is available starting April 28 in the NATA Professional Development Center.
