Connecticut Athletic Trainers' Association

The Connecticut Athletic Trainers' Association (CATA) strives to improve the quality of health care for athletes, patients and clients and enhance the profession of Athletic Training, through leadership, education, and cooperative efforts with other organizations and allied health professions.

Announcements

CATA GAC Chair Doug Bowie Interviewed on Fox 61

When In Doubt, Sit It Out! Watch Doug Bowie comment on concussions and show support of the proposed legislation right here
CATA Supporting Proposed Concussion Legislation

Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Chair of the Education Committee Thomas Gaffey (D-Meriden, Middletown) announced a legislative proposal aimed at protecting student-athletes from the effects of concussions. “As parents, doctors, and educators learn more about the dangers of concussions, there is increasing momentum to take action,” said Sen. Looney. “Last year, two states passed legislation that will help protect student-athletes and create a standard of safety for all coaches and players. It is my hope that Connecticut will soon follow suit.” Click Here to read the full article
CCTF Concussion Video Coming to CT Schools

The Connecticut Concussion Task Force (CCTF) has produced a video to educate high school students about concussion, and will be distributing the DVD to every high school in the state. The video features former NFL player and ESPN radio personality Mike Golic, health care providers in Connecticut who manage concussions, and several high school athletes from the state who speak candidly about their experiences after concussion.
Caring For Children with H1N1

Influenza (the flu) is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by a virus. There are a number of different viruses that can cause the flu. As with other viral illnesses, antibiotics do not work against an influenza virus. For any child sick with these flu symptoms, call your pediatrician’s office before taking your child in for treatment. Please Click Here for more information from the Connecticut State Medical Society
In Penny's Memory: Penny Dunker-Polek Scholarship Fund

Penny Dunker-Polek, a CATA member who touched the lives of many student-athletes, parents, patients, and other Athletic Trainers, lost a courageous battle with cancer on October 30, 2009. Penny worked in various practice settings, and covered sports at Bolton H.S., Coginchaug H.S., and Manchester H.S., as well as assisting at Wesleyan University and St. Joseph’s College. Penny’s complete obituary is below.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Penny Dunker-Polek Scholarship Fund, c/o CATA, P.O. Box 155, Durham, CT 06422-0155.

Click Here to read Penny Dunker-Polek's Obituary