By: Grambling State Athletics Communications
GRAMBLING, La. | Grambling State University Athletics has announced a three-year agreement naming Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport as the Official Sports Medicine Partner for the GSU athletic programs.
"The Grambling State University Department of Athletics is thrilled to engage in a multi-year partnership with Ochsner LSU Health," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Trayvean Scott. "This partnership allows the department to continue to provide first class medical care to our student-athletes throughout their time at GSU."
The agreement gives the Tigers access to doctors and support staff needed for injury support and health-related events.
"We at Ochsner LSU Health System are very pleased to forge a new exciting relationship with Grambling State University for state of the art sports medicine care. This new partnership will not only provide comprehensive clinical care to Grambling athletes, but will also foster innovative research through the expanded access to facilities and expertise at both institutions," said Shane Barton MD, MPH, Medical Director of Orthopedic Surgery at the Ochsner LSU Health - Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute. "The long history of athletic excellence and community service at GSU is a shining example of what it means to support our communities. We at Ochsner LSU Health - Sports Medicine share this passion for excellence and community service, and this partnership marks an exciting milestone for supporting our region in even more innovative ways!"
As part of the agreement, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport will provide a doctor for the student-athletes to see weekly on campus to evaluate injuries and create plans of action. This will allow student-athletes quick access to the care they require, which results in faster recovery times and more time in competition. Student-athletes will also have easier access to appointments in the Ochsner LSU Health system which helps strengthen the relationship and communication with the athletic training staff at Grambling State.
About Ochsner LSU Health
The Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana (Ochsner LSU Health) is a partnership between Ochsner Health, the largest health system in the state of Louisiana, and LSU Health Shreveport, which include the School of Medicine and Health Sciences Center. Ochsner LSU Health provides healthcare to more than 140,000 patients across North Louisiana. With more than 20 locations, Ochsner LSU Health includes multiple outpatient facilities, clinics, three acute care hospitals—including North Louisiana's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center at its 407-bed hospital and a 153-bed hospital with women's and children's services in Shreveport, La. and a 244-bed hospital in Monroe, La with a designated as a Level III Trauma Program—as well as Louisiana Behavioral Health, providing inpatient and intensive outpatient mental health services in partnership with Oceans Healthcare. The system has more than 4,600 employees that work along the Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Physician Group of nearly 500 physicians in more than 70 specialties and subspecialties.
For more information, please visit ochsnerlsuhs.org.
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