What you need to know
The two entities contracted a three-year agreement Oct. 31, in which Ascension Texas signed on to provide both on- and off-field medical services, including prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions.
By providing sports medicine services, Ascension Texas will help Southwestern athletes achieve their performance goals in a safe and healthy manner, according to a release shared Nov. 1.
What they're saying
"We are thrilled to be joining with Ascension Texas to provide best-in-class service to our students," Southwestern Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ken Ralph said in the release. "The resources and expertise provided by Ascension is helping us craft one of the most comprehensive sports medicine structures in all of Division III. We are looking forward to growing and expanding the partnership in years to come."
Did you know?
Southwestern University is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III school, with 20 varsity athletic programs including soccer, baseball, track and field, football, volleyball, swimming and diving, to name a few. These programs count over 500 student athletes in their participation, according to the release.
