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HEALTH PROUD TO RECOGNIZE ITS OWN PETER HOVORKA FOR HONORARY NATA MEMBERSHIP
HANOVER PARK, Ill. - Sports Health, a Division of School Health Corporation, the leading provider of sports medicine supplies and equipment to high schools, universities, and professional sports teams is proud to recognize Peter Hovorka for receiving honorary membership into the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) at this year's annual conference, held June 15-19 in Baltimore, MD.
"I am privileged and extremely honored to be included as an honorary member of the National Athletic Trainers Association.", Peter says. "I have worked with the NATA's members, through my employer School Health Corporation, for more than 25 years. Early in my career, I realized the dedication and professionalism of the athletic trainer. They are hardworking, respected individuals that are committed to the well being of their athletes and their profession. I have enjoyed my years working with many of the athletic trainers across the country and am touched that they have honored me for something that I take great pride in doing. Not only are they my colleagues, they are my friends." Carole Humble, ATC, former IATA president appreciates Peter's genuine interest in helping meet and exceed the needs of his clients (athletic trainers). Carole says, "Peter has an incredible sense of humor and serves as an invaluable resource, offering practical suggestions to help us get the supplies we need within our limited budgets. He is truly the king of service and is called friend by almost everyone who knows him. The honorary membership is a great way to show how important Peter is to our profession." The National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) is a non-profit organization that was created to augment the quality of health care for athletes and people engaged in physical activity. It represents over 30,000 members and seeks to advance the profession in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries through education and research. Honorary members are named on rare occasion and are given this award after being nominated and then approved by NATA's committee. The Illinois Athletic Trainers Association (IATA) is an affiliate of the NATA, serving Illinois's Certified Athletic Trainers and students. The Illinois Athletic Trainers' Association (IATA) endeavors to improve the quality of athletic health care in the State of Illinois through the advancement, promotion, and improvement of the Athletic Training Profession at all levels, and promote a better working relationship among those persons interested in Athletic Training by providing a means for a free exchange of ideas within the profession. Sports Health, a division
of School Health Corporation a corporate sponsor of the National Athletic
Trainers Association (NATA) has been a long time supporter of certified
athletic trainers (ATCs). Sports Health is a mainstay exhibitor at the
NATA's national and regional conferences and, as a leading provider of
sports medicine supplies and equipment to schools, universities, and professional
sports teams, also works to promote and elevate the Certified Athletic
Training profession. Founded in 1950, the company achieved success by
focusing on the needs of its customers and by broadening its product line.
Located in Hanover Park, Ill., School Health Corporation has a 50,000
square-foot facility well equipped to fulfill orders generated through
its national sales force, direct mail catalogs, and e-commerce websites.
For additional information about Sports Health or School Health Corporation,
please contact Stacey Incavo at (800) 323-1305 or visit www.esportshealth.com.
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Peter
Hovorka has had a long career with Sports Health, starting in 1976. Peter
has worked with athletic trainers across America for years and has been
a true colleague to the Sports Medicine Community. He has served on several
local, state, district and national committees to support athletic trainers
in many endeavors and is a strong contributor to the NATA, as well as
its local chapters including the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association
(IATA). 
