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Hospital for Special Surgery Named Official Hospital and Partner of St. John’s University Athletics

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, and St. John’s University, announced a multi-year partnership designating HSS as the official hospital of St. John’s Athletics.

HSS will provide world-class medical services to St. John’s University athletes, including on-site medical coverage for the men’s and women’s basketball and soccer programs, as well as men’s lacrosse. HSS sports medicine physiatrist, James F. Wyss, MD, PT, and primary sports medicine physician Osric S. King, MD, will serve as co-head team physicians. Dr. Wyss previously served as the team physician from 2010 to 2016, while Dr. King held the role from 2005 to 2016.

“HSS is committed to delivering unrivaled care to athletes at all levels. We are thrilled to extend our clinical expertise to St. John’s University through a partnership that emphasizes a shared dedication to excellence in sports medicine and athlete health,” said Dr. Wyss. “We look forward to engaging with the campus community and providing comprehensive support to these talented student-athletes as they pursue their academic and athletic goals.”

“The St. John’s Sports Medicine department is thrilled with our partnership with Hospital for Special Surgery and the exceptional care and expertise that they will bring to the university in managing the orthopedic injuries for our student-athletes,” said Jill Christensen, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Wellness at St. John’s University.

As part of this partnership agreement, HSS will sponsor a St. John’s Athletics community event, highlighting the mutual commitment of both parties to enhance community well-being and advance athlete fitness and performance.

"St. John’s is well-known for its athletic programs, and we are proud to offer their student-athletes access to the highest quality of sports medicine resources to enhance performance, ensure proper recovery, and support the balance of their academic and athletic commitments,” said Dr. King. “HSS is dedicated to delivering exceptional care across the tri-state area and supporting athletes at every level. We are eager to strengthen our partnership with the St. John’s community in Queens.”

“We are excited to partner with Hospital for Special Surgery, one of the world's preeminent medical institutions in the world, and the number one orthopedic hospital in the United States,” said John Diffley, Deputy Athletics Director/ COO at St. John’s University.

CUNYAC Collaborates with Hospital for Special Surgery to Provide First Aid and CPR Training for Member Campuses

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:27:00 -0400

The City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) and longtime sponsor HSS are collaborating on an initiative to provide First Aid and CPR training for the league's Coaches and Staff.

The CUNY Athletic Conference is proud to serve its 14 member campuses, working with our partner to provide this training for the health, safety and wellbeing of our student-athletes, coaches and staff.

This is yet another effort by the two organizations with the safety of our student-athletes at the forefront. In collaboration with HSS CUNYAC worked with its member athletic directors for a return to sports, campus athletic trainers and team physicians with the formation of a CUNYAC Sports Medicine Advisory Team. Led by Osric S. King, MD, sports medicine physician at HSS, the group was instrumental in the return to athletics for the CUNYAC, providing guidance for all sports competitions and championships, including on-site management of student-athletes and essential personnel, nonessential personnel and fans.

Read the full article at cunyathletics.com.

Boxing Workouts: Health Benefits, How to Get Started, and How to Get Better

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:26:00 -0500

Everyday Health interviews experts including Osric S. King, MD, sports medicine physician at HSS about the health benefits of boxing workouts and how to get started.

It’s no wonder boxing workouts have gotten so popular over the years. They offer a winning combination of high-intensity cardio, energizing music, and stress-busting punches. Whether you’re sparring with a boxing bag or shadowboxing, you’ll get a demanding cardio workout. “Being able to move your arms and feet takes up a lot of energy, so when you first start doing that kind of training, the first benefit that comes in is getting into better shape cardio-wise,” explained Dr. King.

One of boxing’s primary benefits is improved heart health, according to Dr. King . While individual results vary, you may see heart-health benefits in the form of improved fitness within a couple of weeks. Keep in mind that you’ll likely spend more time learning technique during the first few sessions, so the intensity of the workout may be lower at first, said Dr. King . You’ll still reap fitness benefits, though.

Punching can be an effective stress reliever. “You could almost mentally fight your way out of the stressful people or situations that occupy your thoughts,” said Dr. King.

Read the full article at everydayhealth.com.

CUNYAC Inks Five-Year Contract Extension with Hospital for Special Surgery

Tue, 18 May 2021 18:50:00 -0400

The City University of New York Athletic Conference is pleased to announce that it will continue its partnership with Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), inking a five-year deal that will extend through the 2025-26 athletic season.

Since 2001, HSS has been a vital partner to the success of CUNYAC, serving as a presenting sponsor of the CUNYAC Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships and the league’s Scholar-Athlete initiatives. In addition, Hospital for Special Surgery helped sponsor CUNYAC Trivia, a nine-week competition that engaged our student-athletes during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, while collaborating with our webinar series, ‘Talk About It Tuesdays.’

HSS, ranked No. 1 in orthopedics for an unprecedented 11th straight year and No. 4 in rheumatology by the U.S. News & World Report (2020-2021), has been highly visible at each of the conference’s 24 championship events, as well as the Student-Athlete Leadership Seminar, the Basketball Press Luncheon at Giando’s on The Water and the Michael Steuerman Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner. “We are excited to extend our partnership with HSS for another five years to the benefit of our student-athletes and wider CUNY community,” said CUNYAC Executive Director Zak Ivkovic. “As the No. 1 Orthopedic hospital in the nation who provides the best care for vast number of New York professional teams, our students will continue to have the same access and level of care, and that cannot be measured or overstated.”

As CUNYAC continues to work with its member athletic directors for a return to sports, campus athletic trainers and team physicians, in collaboration with HSS, formed a CUNYAC Sports Medicine Advisory Team. Led by Dr. Osric King, a sports medicine physician at HSS, the group has been tasked with providing guidance for all sports competitions and championships, including on-site management of student-athletes and essential personnel, nonessential personnel and fans. With HSS guiding the conversation, we are confident that our student-athletes will receive the best possible medical care during these unprecedented times and beyond.

Dr. King has a longstanding relationship with CUNYAC. Throughout the years, Dr. King has served as our Sports Medicine Director, assisting in pre-season screenings of our student-athletes across member campuses, along with providing service at championships and special events, showcasing a personal touch to the organization's long-standing partnership with the conference.