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This resolution recognizes March 2025 as "National Athletic Training Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the significance of athletic trainers as specialized healthcare professionals. The resolution provides context about the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society, founded in 1976, and notes that the 2025 theme is "Champions in Health Care". It emphasizes that athletic trainers are highly skilled professionals who provide acute and emergency care, injury prevention, risk management, and rehabilitation services across various settings including sports, universities, hospitals, and military branches. The resolution points out that Pennsylvania has the highest number of athletic training education programs in the United States and that the National Athletic Trainers' Association represents over 36,000 members nationwide, with more than 3,000 in Pennsylvania. By recognizing this month, the resolution aims to raise public awareness about the importance of athletic trainers and their role in delivering quality healthcare services, ultimately encouraging Pennsylvania residents to learn more about the athletic training profession.

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