Wellstar Health System becomes exclusive sports medicine provider for LaGrange College
Marietta, GA - Wellstar Health System is pleased to announce it is now the exclusive sports medicine provider for LaGrange College's athletic program. Wellstar has entered into an exclusive partnership with LaGrange College to provide sports medicine coverage to its 400 student-athletes. The partnership includes providing physician and ancillary services, such as orthopedics, imaging, urgent care, surgery, rehabilitation and athletic training services. Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will work along with Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center to deliver these services.
"Wellstar is looking forward to partnering with LaGrange College and providing quality care to its athletes," said Coleman Foss, SVP and president of Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center. "This college is an integral part of our neighborhood, and with this relationship, we are cementing our commitment to this community."
On competition fields and courts located on the institution's 140-acre campus, LaGrange College student-athletes participate in 16 different sports, ranging from football and baseball to cheerleading and beach volleyball.
"Teaming up with Wellstar will allow us to draw upon the health system's deep resources and expertise for the benefit of our Panther student-athletes," said Terlynn Olds, vice president for Athletics and Recreation at LaGrange College. "For example, having an onsite orthopedist will provide more convenient care, and if off-site services are needed, the process will be seamless. Our student-athletes and their families can be confident that they are receiving the highest level of care from one of the renowned providers in the state."
Among the many benefits provided to the athletes through this new partnership, LaGrange College's sports teams will have access to athletic trainers who will work with Wellstar Orthopedics and Wellstar Outpatient Rehabilitation to provide a seamless care process.
"Being the exclusive sports medicine provider with LaGrange College is an incredible opportunity," said Dr. Jeremy Reifsnyder, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. "We plan to work closely with the athletes, evaluate their needs, keep them healthy and be there when they need us."
About Wellstar Health System
At Wellstar, people are at the center of everything we do. By listening actively to what people want, need and expect from their healthcare, Wellstar is able to provide "More than Healthcare. PeopleCare." — at every age and stage. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our personal, high-quality care, inclusive culture, and exceptional doctors and team members, Wellstar provides access to compassionate, high-quality care through our: 9 hospitals; 400+ medical office locations; 7 cancer centers; 84 rehabilitation centers; 3 hospice facilities; 1 retirement village; 34 imaging centers; 18 urgent care locations; and 5 health parks. As one of the largest and most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia, Wellstar is growing our services, capabilities, and ability to meet evolving patient needs. Our passion for people extends into the communities we serve. As a nonprofit health system, we thoughtfully reinvest annually in prevention and wellness programs, as well as charity care for eligible patients. Our Wellstar Foundation also supports our mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve with funding for equipment, services, and programs that provide more than healthcare. To learn more about how Wellstar is always listening, learning, and tailoring care to meet patients' individual needs, visit Wellstar.org.
About LaGrange College
Georgia's oldest private institution of higher learning, LaGrange College has been ranked as a top-10 school and "best value" among 99 Southern regional colleges by U.S. News & World Report. A four-year liberal arts and sciences college affiliated with the United Methodist Church, LaGrange offers more than 50 areas of study with an emphasis on global engagement and service. More at lagrange.edu.
