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Dear September - Thought we would never make it to you. August left us truly questioning athlete health and safety. At least 10 athlete deaths. Is that what it will take for schools, parents & youth leagues nationally to take this seriously? Probably not. But we’ll keep trying.

A dozen Tufts University lacrosse players were sent to the hospital during a Navy SEAL trainee-led workout Monday. They were all diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis. Five are still in the hospital. #SaferSidelines cbsnews.com/boston/news/tu…

If you have a training session at 6:30 am this is what you need to focus on 👇

observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/sep/… Even though WBGT says 'safe', linemen subjected to intense conditioning are at risk for EHS. 97% of deaths in our study were linemen. 100% were conditioning. Great save, Ron Steinwehr! Prevention > Treatment. Linemen do not sprint! Train position specific!

Heat emergency protocols and Athletic Trainer save student in dangerous conditions! buff.ly/47CSimZ

Ok folks, the heat is still here, keep the Kestrel's working OT, and the cooling tubs at the ready. At least on more week until maybe a bit of relief.

On Sept 23, the US House passed the HEARTS Act (HB 6829) to equip schools with #AEDs, #CERPs, & #CPR training for staff/students. It also provides key info on sudden cardiac arrest. Now heading to the Senate! #AEDsForYouth Rep. Frank Pallone parentheartwatch.org/house-of-repre…

Our newly published #OpenAccess paper in Dove Medical Press explores exertional heat stroke and hyperthermia in running, cycling, triathlon and open water swimming events. Link Here: tinyurl.com/bdsve93j

NATA President A.J. Duffy III, MS, ATC. PT recently spoke with Adam Piore from the Boston Globe and was quoted in an article addressing the Tufts lacrosse team hospitalizations after an intense SEAL-style workout. His insights highlight the critical role of athletic trainers in

The cause of death was released for a Kansas high school football player who collapsed during practice in August. Shawnee Mission Northwest sophomore Ovet Gomez Regalado died of exertional heat stroke. He was 15. #SaferSidelines apnews.com/article/kansas…

A save in Bryant, Ark A high school football coach saved an overheating coach during a youth game on a hot Saturday in September. The coach learned an overheating body cools with cold-water immersion because of an Arkansas Activities Association training. #SaferSidelines thv11.com/article/news/l…

A save in Austin💛 A Texas high school football player suffered sudden cardiac arrest at football camp in June. St. Dominic Savio hired an athletic trainer for the camp. AT Jaime Perez performed CPR for 20+ minutes on Beckett Moore. #SaferSidelines statesman.com/story/news/hea…

14 y/o Landon died after collapsing at Marshall MS. AEDs there had expired parts. Could a functioning AED have saved his life? Schools MUST maintain these life-saving devices. Let’s demand accountability to prevent another loss. Houston ISD #ForLandonPayton #AEDsReadyForRescue

“Kudos to the Courier Journal for diving into a problem that isn’t going away. “Schools, districts, states and the US Dept Of Education have all been resistant to making changes that would protect children. K-12 education is still waiting for its #MeToo moment.” #silenceandsecrets

And there are charities that will donate this life-saving equipment. #BEHIP

Laurie Martin-Giordano advocates for exertional heat stroke prevention and treatment in Florida with Zach Martin Foundation. She helped pass legislation in honor of her son Zach to make #SaferSidelines. She is one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year. news-press.com/story/news/202…

📜Proposed legislation in Florida would repeal the Athletic Training Oversight Board. Senate Bill 1⃣2⃣7⃣0⃣ & House Bill 7⃣2⃣9⃣ would remove the regulatory body for athletic trainers. It would not save Florida taxpayers money. AT licensure fees fund the board. #SaferSidelines

It is an honor to be named one of USA Today’s Women of the Year #BEHIP Zach Martin Foundation

Some of us cool cats are working on a project to describe CNS presentation in EHS patients. Consider helping us out and telling us about your observations of your patients! uofsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eC… Rebecca Lopez, PhD, ATC, CSCS, FNATA Susan Yeargin

Newly published in AOSSM Journals with the digital version freely available to NATA members as football offseason conditioning is upon us. "Until we change the football culture to train players for position-specific demands, the tragic EHS deaths of linemen will continue."