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NEW STUDY FINDS THAT STUDENT ATHLETES AT MORE THAN HALF OF ALL HIGH SCHOOLS IN CALIFORNIA ARE AT GREATER RISK OF INJURY DUE TO LACK OF APPROPRIATE CARE OR UNQUALIFED PERSONNEL OVERSEEING THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY

November 14, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Athletic Training, California, Legislation, Youth Sports

More than half (54.6%) of California schools reported that they either did not employ an AT (47.6%) or employed unqualified health personnel (UHP) in the role of AT (7%).

Announcement

PRESS CONFERENCE AND RALLY TO FIGHT MASS DIABETES AMPUTATIONS

November 11, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Diabetes, Legislation, New York City, NYC

On World Diabetes Day, November 14, as the New York City Council prepares to pass new diabetes-related legislation, South Bronx-based Health People: Community Preventative Health Institute will host a “Pray-In” at the New York State Department of Health’s New York City offices to mourn the untold number of needless diabetes-related amputations in the city and state. The Pray-In will also highlight the need for better data tracking of diabetes-related amputations and other complications.

Policy

Senate Committee Passes Bill Designed to Keep Americans Informed, Healthy

October 31, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Legislation, Physical Activity

The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions today passed a major health-promotion bill supported by the American College of Sports Medicine. Senate Bill 1608 would require updating the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans every 10 years.