USA Hockey Magazine published a great article about MRSA infections and hockey players.

"Bacteria can lurk on the equipment, which allows a means for infection to spread quickly among teammates, opponents and through an entire athletic program."

Read the entire story online to learn about the dangers of stinky equipment!

5.04.2009
MRSA Infects House of Representatives Staffer
A House of Representatives staff member was infected by the deadly strain of staph, called MRSA, in April 2009. The House employee is also a member of the House Staff Fitness Center (HSFC), where many of our nation's top brass go to workout. In an e-mail sent to House employees by Kathy Zumbar, the House gym’s wellness and fitness coordinator, the infected employee will stay away from the gym until the condition has healed completely and the gym has been thoroughly disinfected. To read more, please click here.