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GREENSBORO, N.C. - Cone Health and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) have signed a five-year agreement enhancing medical care for student-athletes. Under this agreement, Cone Health employs UNCG's certified athletic trainers and makes changes to speed up and provide quality care for student-athletes.
 
In conjunction with the agreement, Cone Health will be the exclusive healthcare system for UNCG Athletics. This will be one of the largest sponsorship deals in UNCG Athletics history.
 
Athletic trainers at UNCG will report to a medical director rather than the athletics department. This means a direct, uninterrupted focus on student-athlete care, so they are seen faster and get timely treatment.
 
A Cone Health physical therapist will be on campus 2.5 days per week, providing timely treatment. A dedicated Cone Health OrthoCare liaison specializing in the treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and disease, will ensure advanced imaging appointments (such as MRIs) within 24-48 hours. Athletic trainers will gain full access to Cone Health's resources, ensuring student-athletes get the specialized care they need more quickly and more efficiently.
 
Cone Health's OrthoCare physicians, Dr. Steven Bokshan, Dr. Dana Brooks and Dr. Scott Dean, have been UNCG's team doctors for years. This agreement formalizes and strengthens that relationship and brings athletic trainers to the forefront of the care team.
 
"We are proud to partner with Cone Health to create a comprehensive medical model at UNCG Athletics that prioritizes the health and well-being of our student-athletes," stated Siobhan Huggins-Sullivan, assistant athletic director for sports medicine. "This work will elevate the quality of care provided and expand the range of on-campus services, ensuring our student-athletes receive exceptional support both on and off the field. Cone Health has been an invaluable partner to UNCG Athletics and we look forward to building on this strong partnership in the years to come."
 
UNCG Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. notes that this enhanced partnership between Cone Health and UNCG exemplifies the mission of both the University and UNCG Athletics. He stated, "UNCG and Cone Health are both long-standing anchor institutions in Greensboro and this is just one aspect of our robust partnership. Both UNCG Athletics and Cone Health will always have student-athlete well-being top of mind."
 
"This work will deepen Cone Health's longstanding relationship with UNCG and modernizes the care of student-athletes," said Bokshan. "Through this model, Cone Health will ensure the athletic training staff remains a highly valued piece of the medical care of student-athletes and that the health of student-athletes always remains a top priority."
 
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Based in Greensboro, N.C., Cone Health features 150 physician practices including primary and specialty care provided through Cone Health Medical Group and Triad HealthCare Network. Our footprint includes five hospitals and six ambulatory care centers across the North Carolina Piedmont. Cone Health provides Medicare Advantage insurance through HealthTeam Advantage.
 
Cone Health is ranked #1 in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem metro by U.S. News & World Report. We are the first health system to earn the Family Forward NC certification® and have been named one of the top 100 Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes. Cone Health is part of Risant Health, and is a national leader in value-based care. Follow Cone Health on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.
 
About University of North Carolina at Greensboro
 
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.