Dunedin High Athletic Trainer Dr. Julie Burton Named Florida's Best

Dr. Julie Burton: Athletic Trainer of the Year

• 🏆 Dr. Julie Burton, the athletic trainer for Dunedin High School, has been named the Athletic Trainer of the Year for the state of Florida.
• 🎯 This recognition highlights her dedication and effort in providing medical care to all Dunedin sports teams.

Scope of Work and Dedication

• 🗓️ In her sixth season, Dr. Burton serves at least 20 teams, attending all practices and games to ensure athlete safety.
• 🩺 She is committed to preventing heat illnesses and providing immediate care, as noted by her patients' experiences with her efficiency and knowledge.
• ✨ Patients describe her as friendly and someone who takes the time to understand their personal challenges beyond their athletic needs.

Advocating for Athletic Training in Florida

• 📊 Dr. Burton is using her honor to advocate for the expansion of athletic training services in Florida high schools.
• ⚠️ Currently, 30% of Florida's 771 secondary schools lack an athletic trainer, despite the presence of 3,200 certified trainers in the state.
• 🚀 Her mission is to ensure all 67 counties in Florida provide athletic training services, recognizing that for some students, she is their primary healthcare provider.
• 🛠️ She aims to grow the profession by focusing on providing essential care, one patient and one game at a time.