Hospitals - Kats join to help student-athletes
8/16/2011 8:39:00 AM | Athletics
Sam Houston State University today announced a new partnership that will ensure its students stay healthy on and off the field.
Huntsville Memorial Hospital and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital together will serve as official healthcare providers of the SHSU athletic department. As part of the agreement, the two hospitals along with their dedicated medical staffs will provide medical coverage at all SHSU athletic events.
Additionally, in the event of an injury, athletes will have access to a team of physician specialists and allied healthcare professionals who understand the importance of rapid injury diagnostics and treatment and will work in the athletes' best interest to enable a safe return to the playing field.
"We're excited to expand our affiliation through this sports medicine partnership with Sam Houston State University," said Sally Nelson, CEO of Huntsville Memorial and Steve Sanders, CEO of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. "Working hand-in-hand, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art sports medicine services to students affiliated with the University's athletic program. We also hope to engage and inspire athletes and students alike to explore and pursue exciting and fulfilling careers in healthcare."
"The welfare of each of our student-athletes is a priority at Sam Houston State," said Bobby Williams, SHSU Director of Athletics. "This new partnership will advance our program in the area of sports medicine coverage. To partner with a team of medical professionals respected throughout the Southwest and the nation will enhance our efforts in providing quality care for all of our student-athletes."
About Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Since 1927, Huntsville Memorial Hospital has provided benevolent and charitable health care services, setting the standard for quality and proficient health care for the residents of Walker County and the surrounding communities. At Huntsville Memorial, we have great people who are passionate about your health. We have outstanding physicians, motivated leadership, and compassionate staff. We are your friends and neighbors - dedicated to excellence in everything we do - right here at home.
About Memorial Hermann
An integrated health system, Memorial Hermann is known for world-class clinical expertise, patient-centered care, leading edge technology, and innovation. The system, with its exceptional medical staff and more than 20,000 employees, serves southeast Texas and the greater Houston community. Memorial Hermann's 11 hospitals include three hospitals in the Texas Medical Center, including a level 1 trauma center, a hospital for children and a rehabilitation hospital, as well as three heart & vascular institute locations and eight suburban hospitals. The system also operates an air ambulance, cancer, imaging and surgery centers, sports medicine and rehabilitation centers, outpatient laboratories, a Wellness Center, a chemical dependency treatment center, a home health agency, a retirement community and a nursing home. To learn more, visit www.memorialhermann.org, or call 713.222.CARE.
About Sam Houston State University Athletics
Sam Houston State is a member of the Texas State University System. Sam Houston is an NCAA Division I athletics program competing as a member of the Southland Conference. Each year, 17 teams and nearly 400 student athletes compete for championships for one of the most successful programs in the conference. As recently as 2007, SHSU was recognized as the top overall athletic program in the league, winning the Southland Commissioners Cup for an unprecedented third consecutive year.
