Cincinnati, OH (Nov. 7, 2016) – The Christ Hospital Health Network and Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine are proud to announce the initiation of a partnership with Lakota Local Schools, the region’s second largest school district.  Sports medicine physician Timothy Kremchek, M.D. of Beacon Orthopaedics will be the Medical Director serving the nearly 2,400 students at Lakota West High School.  Peter Cha, M.D., also of Beacon Orthopaedics, will be the Medical Director covering over 2,500 students at Lakota East High School.

 

“The relationship between Christ Hospital and Beacon Orthopaedics will provide comprehensive care beyond just orthopedics to student athletes as the need may arise, including heart and vascular, surgical and primary care services,” said Herb Caillouet, Executive Director of The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center. “The partnership approach is to enhance preventative and injury care for Lakota District student athletes along with improving healthcare available to all students, faculty and family members in the entire Lakota local school community.”

 

The Christ Hospital and Beacon Orthopaedics will provide full-time athletic trainers for the schools, as well as have sideline medical support during major sporting events.  Other benefits include performance benchmarking, nutrition planning, strength and conditioning, and expedited care for the student population and their families.

 

“We are looking forward to partnering with Christ to transform sports medicine care for the Lakota Community,” stated Dr. Timothy Kremchek, the new Medical Director for Lakota West.  “Our partnership is designed to help schools receive the highest quality orthopaedic care in the region.”

 

Scott Kaufman, Athletic Director of Lakota West, spoke on behalf of the school, “I am thrilled for Lakota West to be entering into this partnership with Dr. Kremchek, Beacon Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, and the Christ Hospital.  From our first tour of Beacon’s facilities, it is clear that they treat each patient like a professional athlete.  The services and care that are now available to our student athletes will help take our programs to the next level in strength, conditioning, injury prevention and post-injury treatments.”

 

Richard Bryant, the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Lakota East High School, shared similar sentiments, “We are very excited about the opportunity to work with Beacon Orthopedics, the Christ Hospital, and Dr. Peter Cha. At the end of the day, this partnership allows us to put the preventative and post-injury care of our student athletes first. As the Athletic Director at Lakota East High School, I feel that we have taken an incredible step forward in the manner that our athletes and their families will be treated.”

 

Beacon Orthopaedics and the Christ Hospital partner to provide outstanding sports medicine coverage and wellness to 24 schools across the region. 

 

The Christ Hospital is currently in the process of building a medical center in the Lakota Local Schools District. Continuing its mission to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes, affordable care and the finest experiences, The Christ Hospital Medical Center – Liberty Township broke ground in October 2015. The Christ Hospital Medical Center - Liberty Township will offer surgical services including operating rooms with extended recovery for patients, an emergency room, comprehensive radiology imaging, outpatient therapies as well as physician services that include primary care, orthopedics, cardiology, ear, nose and throat, and urology. The Medical Center is slated to open in the winter of 2017-18. 

 

About The Christ Hospital Health Network: The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn with five ambulatory centers and 181 neighborhood offices conveniently located throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Its mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes, affordable care and the finest experiences. Led by the region’s Most Preferred Hospital (National Research Corporation) for 21 consecutive years, the network is dedicated to transforming care by delivering integrated, individualized healthcare and wellness services through its comprehensive physician network and advanced specialty service. The Christ Hospital is among only 6% of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and among the top 5% of hospitals in the country for patient satisfaction. For more than 125 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to all those it serves.

About Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine:
Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has seven locations across Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. Beacon offers imaging services, regenerative medicine, physical therapy, athletic training, spine care, as well as surgical procedures involving neck, spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, foot and ankle repair, reconstruction, and replacement. To learn more about Beacon and all of their musculoskeletal services go to www.BeaconOrtho.com or contact them directly at (513) 354-3700.