NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF PRACTICE WELCOMES THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACADEMY
The National Academies of Practice (NAP) held their 2025 Annual Meeting and Forum on March 13-15, 2025, and as part of this event, welcomed their newest academy – Public Health.
by Sarah Manspeaker, PhD, LAT, ATC, FNAP • Laura Kunkel, EdD, LAT, ATC, FNAP • Kelley Henderson, EdD, LAT, ATC, FNAP • Ericka Zimmerman, EdD, LAT, ATC, FNAP • MaryBeth Horodyski, EdD, LAT, ATC, FNATA, FNAP • Chris O’Brien, PhD, LAT, ATC, FASAHP, FNAP
Asthma is one of the leading non-communicable diseases affecting children and adults. In celebration of National Athletic Training Month (March) and in advance of Asthma Awareness Month (May), it is valuable to note the role of athletic trainers in the education and management of asthma among people who are physically active. As athletic trainers, we have the opportunity to collaborate with other health care professionals to enhance participation and quality of life for those impacted by asthma. In the month of March, as we aim to spread awareness about the important work of athletic trainers, we are highlighting athletic trainers as we are “Champions in Health Care” in many areas, including that of asthma prevention and management.
by Brenna Carroll, AuD • Nancy Green, AuD • Carrie Meyer, AuD
What is Audiologic Care?
Audiologic care is the protection, preservation, evaluation and treatment of the hearing and balance functions of the human audio-vestibular system, provided only by audiologists, either individually or as part of a health care team, who use their professional skills to improve the quality of life for each patient. Audiologists also provide programming and patient training in the use of hearing aids, surgically implanted devices such as cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices.
