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Athletico Athletic Trainers Educate and Fundraise in Support of National Athletic Training Month

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Oak Brook, IL (PRWEB) February 28, 2013

Throughout the month of March, Midwest-based Athletico Physical Therapy will celebrate the work of athletic trainers and support National Athletic Training Month with the following education and fundraising initiatives.

Student-Athlete Education

Athletic trainers (ATs) are healthcare professionals who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, immediate care, and rehabilitation of injuries. Athletico staffs over 170 athletic trainers in 80 high schools and colleges throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Athletico ATs will educate student-athletes and staff on the roles and responsibilities of ATs, as well as the ways in which Every Body Needs an Athletic Trainer, the National Athletic Training Month message.

Facebook Photo Campaign

Athletico will spread the Every Body Needs an Athletic Trainer message through unique photos submitted by its ATs of different groups of people (professional athletes, student athletes, staff, etc.) holding the National Athletic Training Month banner. The public will get a chance to vote on Facebook for the best photo among the top 10 photos selected by Athleticos AT management team. Visit the Athletico Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/athleticopt.

Chicago Hornets Sled Hockey Team Fundraising Events

This will be Athleticos sixth year fundraising for the Chicago Hornets Sled Hockey Team, a sled hockey team for youth 20 years and younger with a physical disability who wish to play hockey. The Hornets’ mission is to provide kids with physical disabilities the opportunity, at no cost, to learn and enjoy the game of hockey. Over the past five years Athleticos athletic trainers have raised nearly $ 30,000 for the Hornets. Proceeds for the following events will go to the Chicago Hornets Sled Hockey Team, part of the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois, a 501-c3 organization.

Charity sled hockey game featuring Athleticos athletic trainers competing against the Hornets Sled Hockey Team. The charity sled hockey event is open to the public. Following the game, fans are invited to stay and watch the Chicago Steel play Team USA.
Saturday, March 30, 2013 – 4:50 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.

The Edge Ice Arena

735 Jefferson Street in Bensenville, Illinois

Employee Jeans Day Fundraiser
Prize Raffle to win such items as an iPad Mini, Chicago Bulls tickets, and a signed Chicago Blackhawks hockey stick

City Proclamations

Athletico ATs will be working with town and city officials to help recognize the profession of athletic training in our local communities with proclamations in honor of National Athletic Training Month.

For further information on Athleticos National Athletic Training Month initiatives or to profile one of Athleticos certified athletic trainers, please contact Carol Czaplicki at 630.575.6220 or cczaplicki(at)athletico(dot)com.

ABOUT ATHLETICO

Athletico Physical Therapy provides orthopedic rehabilitation services to communities and organizations throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. To demonstrate our commitment to both our patients and referring physicians, we measure functional patient outcomes and patient satisfaction with national data comparison using a third-party outcomes system.

Our services include physical and occupational/hand therapy, work rehabilitation, performing arts rehabilitation, womens health therapy, pediatric physical therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, and athletic training. Expanded services include performance enhancement, fitness center memberships, golf fitness, endurance, nutrition, and massage therapy.

Athletico accepts all major insurance carriers and participates with many local provider networks. As a courtesy to our patients, we verify insurance and communicate a quote of therapy benefits from your insurance carrier. Please contact our Billing Center at 630-575-6250 if you have any questions.

Athletico Toll-Free Injury Hotline 877-ATHLETICO (1-877-284-5384)

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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) December 04, 2012

IPA Family, LLC (IPA) and its Good News Crew announced their excitement for President and COO Mr. David Keeler, who attended the closing bell ceremony at the NASDAQ stock market on November 12, 2012 to celebrate growth and expansion into new niche markets. New partner company Pets Best Insurance was the guest of honor at this event, with Greg McDonald, Chief Executive Officer, and its President and Founder, Dr. Jack Stephens and his Chihuahua, Torrey, ringing the closing bell, along with Jeff Smedsrud, President of American Independence Corp (AMIC). Dr. Stephens is recognized as the founder of pet insurance in the United States and issued the first pet insurance policy to TV dog Lassie in California in the 1980s.

Pets Best Insurance Plans are offered by IPA Family, is underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company, a member of The IHC Group, and is rated A- Excellent by AM Best Company, Inc. The North American pet insurance market is expected to grow an average of 20% annually through 2014.(1) At this rate, the North American pet insurance market will grow to over $ 880 million by the end of 2014.(2) Pets Best is the fourth largest pet insurance company in the U.S. and has had 20 percent yearly sales increases since 2005.(3) Pet Insurance can help pet owners by reimbursing up to 80 percent of veterinary bills after a selected deductible. Pet Insurance plan features include, but are not limited to, coverage for accident and illness, wellness cancer treatments, which can be very costly, even for a dog or cat! For more information, contact an IPA representative.

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About IPA Family, LLC (IPA)

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About Independence American Insurance Company

Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC), a member of The IHC Group, is rated A- (Excellent) for financial strength, by A.M. Best, Inc., a widely recognized rating agency that rates insurance companies on their relative financial strength and ability to meet policyholder obligations. (An A++ rating from A.M. Best is its highest rating.) In business since 1973, IAIC is domiciled in Delaware and headquartered in New York. IAIC is licensed to conduct business in 49 states and the District of Columbia. IAIC products include: pet insurance, short-term health, employer medical stop-loss, provider excess loss, small group major medical and major medical for individuals and families. Product availability varies by state.

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