8 Bringing health care news to your home Helping to keep student- athletes safe Involvement in sports can increase a person’s physical coordination, fitness and self-esteem, and it also teaches many life lessons about teamwork and self-discipline. But it’s important that schools always keep athletic safety as their top priority. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) created its Safe Sports School Award to recognize schools that are committed to safe sports. The award champions safety and reinforces the importance of providing the best level of care, injury prevention and treatment. Columbus Community Hospital’s growing team of athletic trainers has a long history of providing quality health care to several schools in and around the Columbus area. The trainers work together with athletes, coaches and doctors to keep all athletes safe and ready for competition. Out of the 14 area schools the hospital’s athletic trainers serve, four schools have received the prestigious Safe Sports School honor from the NATA. “The health and safety of student-athletes is critical, as it has both long-term and immediate effects,” said Rob Marshall, director of athletic training services and the Columbus Fieldhouse. “We’re proud to see the list of award recipients in our area continue to grow. Schools see the immense value in holding themselves to the best practices and policies that ensure a high standard of athlete care.”
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