Grace, Lutheran Extend Health, Wellness, Athletic Agreement
March 16, 2017 at 5:58 p.m.
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A formal announcement was made Wednesday during the opening night of the NCCAA national basketball championships tournament held at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College, according to a news release from the college.
Lutheran Health Network KCH officials believe the opportunity to partner with Grace College is an exciting step in the ongoing role of supporting the wellness, growth and vibrancy of the community, the release said.
“The purpose of this commitment is to improve the health and wellness of community members who we serve locally through Kosciusko Community Hospital, MedStat Urgent Care and Occupational Health, our affiliated medical staff and KCH Regional Rehabilitation Center,” said Kirk Ray, chief executive officer, Lutheran Health Network KCH.
“This agreement demonstrates a commitment from both entities to have a unified, long-term vision for improving the health of Grace College & Seminary students, faculty and staff,” he said.
For many years, KCH Regional Rehabilitation Center has served student athletes through athletic training. Training will continue to be offered and sports medicine services will be enhanced. KCH’s Optimal Performance Sports program will provide student athletes with tailored performance enhancement services as an extension of Grace College’s coaching staff.
Sports performance services can include injury prevention training, bridging post-surgery gap with return to sport training, on-site training for coaches on proper technique and latest research, and strength and conditioning. Additionally, a student health nurse and health education will be provided to the college, the news release said.
“One of the primary ways Grace College and Seminary effectively and efficiently serves its students, faculty and staff is through the support and partnership of organizations that provide our campus with their expertise,” said Grace College and Seminary President Dr. Bill Katip. “We’re thankful for the ongoing support of Lutheran Health Network KCH and are grateful for how they are extending and expanding their support to our students. We’ll be stronger for it.”
A formal announcement was made Wednesday during the opening night of the NCCAA national basketball championships tournament held at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College, according to a news release from the college.
Lutheran Health Network KCH officials believe the opportunity to partner with Grace College is an exciting step in the ongoing role of supporting the wellness, growth and vibrancy of the community, the release said.
“The purpose of this commitment is to improve the health and wellness of community members who we serve locally through Kosciusko Community Hospital, MedStat Urgent Care and Occupational Health, our affiliated medical staff and KCH Regional Rehabilitation Center,” said Kirk Ray, chief executive officer, Lutheran Health Network KCH.
“This agreement demonstrates a commitment from both entities to have a unified, long-term vision for improving the health of Grace College & Seminary students, faculty and staff,” he said.
For many years, KCH Regional Rehabilitation Center has served student athletes through athletic training. Training will continue to be offered and sports medicine services will be enhanced. KCH’s Optimal Performance Sports program will provide student athletes with tailored performance enhancement services as an extension of Grace College’s coaching staff.
Sports performance services can include injury prevention training, bridging post-surgery gap with return to sport training, on-site training for coaches on proper technique and latest research, and strength and conditioning. Additionally, a student health nurse and health education will be provided to the college, the news release said.
“One of the primary ways Grace College and Seminary effectively and efficiently serves its students, faculty and staff is through the support and partnership of organizations that provide our campus with their expertise,” said Grace College and Seminary President Dr. Bill Katip. “We’re thankful for the ongoing support of Lutheran Health Network KCH and are grateful for how they are extending and expanding their support to our students. We’ll be stronger for it.”
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