Under the 5-year agreement with FHSD, OrthoCincy specialists Nicholas Early, MD, Amelia Wiggins, DO and Trevor Wilkes, MD will serve as team physicians. OrthoCincy will also provide certified athletic trainers to work with student-athletes at Anderson High School, Turpin High School and Nagel Middle School. There are currently five athletic trainers in FHSD and all will remain as part of the OrthoCincy team, allowing them to maintain their established relationships and offer a greater continuity of care for the student-athletes.
“We are thrilled to begin this partnership with the Forest Hills School District,” said Dr. Wiggins. “Our team has a long standing relationship with these schools, and this new partnership will increase the level of care by focusing on overall physical, mental and emotional health of the students, faculty and staff.”
The Christ Hospital Health Network will make annual contributions to support FHSD athletic programs, students, and Faculty to improve their health, wellness and education goals.
“Improving the health of our community is our passion and providing support for health and wellness programs is just one way we try and accomplish that goal. We are excited to support the Forest Hills School District in their efforts to enhance the health of their athletes,” said Brian Colley, Executive Director, Musculoskeletal and Specialty Surgery at The Christ Hospital Health Network.
OrthoCincy and The Christ Hospital Health Network will provide opportunities and assistance for students who desire to learn about various aspects of health care, including, but not limited to, mentor programs, observation opportunities, guest speaking engagements, scholarships and financial support of the education foundation.
“We are excited about the opportunities this partnership with OrthoCincy and The Christ Hospital Health Network provides students,” John Eckert, FHSD Director of Business Operations, said. “We look forward to growing this relationship to positively impact as many students as possible, through both academics and athletics.”
Finally, OrthoCincy will offer the opportunity for free, one-day, walk-in sports physicals annually to student-athletes as required by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. OrthoCincy and The Christ Hospital Health Network are now the exclusive health care providers for FHSD athletics and this incredibly valuable partnership will be highlighted through signage across district facilities, in-game and event announcements, district-wide communications, social media and more.
The contract was approved by the FHSD Board of Education at its June meeting, and the partnership became effective July 1, 2022.
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The Christ Hospital Recognized in Caring for People Living with DiabetesThe Leapfrog Group and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced that The Christ Hospital Health Network has received national designation as a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes. The Christ Hospital is one of just 37 hospitals in the United States and only system in Ohio earning this recognition for a strong commitment to the safety and well-being of hospitalized people living with diabetes.
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The Christ Hospital Health Network Named One of America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized CareThe Christ Hospital Health Network has been named to America’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 list by Newsweek. The network was featured for its cardiac, cancer, endocrine, Gastrointestinal, orthopedic and pulmonary care. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
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The Christ Hospital Health Network Gives Back to Team Members with Health FairTo promote team member well-being, The Christ Hospital Health Network will host its fourth annual Health & Wellbeing Fair at the Mt. Auburn location on Thursday, May 21 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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