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BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS AND THE CHRIST HOSPITAL ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH KINGS HAMMER SOCCER CLUB
Cincinnati, OH 3/6/2017 - Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and The Christ Hospital are proud to announce the initiation of a partnership with Kings Hammer Soccer Club to provide preventative care and coverage for over 1,800 youth athletes. Kings Hammer also hosts seven events throughout the year that will bring together over 18,000 youth athletes this year.
Kings Hammer focuses on developing players to their fullest potential through the highest levels of training in Ohio and Kentucky.  The number of teams competing on a national level continues to increase, so having appropriate medical care on the sidelines is imperative.  The partnership with Beacon Orthopaedics and The Christ Hospital will provide trainers at local trainings, camps and tournaments, nutrition planning, strength and conditioning, performance benchmarking, and a full spectrum of care for injured athletes.
"We are thrilled to partner with Kings Hammer," stated Andy Blankemeyer, CEO of Cincinnati based Beacon Orthopaedics.  "Soccer can be a taxing sport for young athletes, and competing at a national level deserves nationally renowned care.  Nutrition plans and conditioning will go a long way toward preventing injuries.  Our main goal in this partnership is to allow athletes to play at their best and stay well."
 
"We are delighted to partner with Kings Hammer," said Herb Caillouet, Executive Director of Musculoskeletal Services at The Christ Hospital. "This partnership allows us to provide athletes not only with excellent Orthopaedic care, but access to outstanding specialists of all types. 
 
Dave McIver, General Manager of Kings Hammer, added, "Our partnership with Beacon Orthopaedics and The Christ Hospital allows us to take our organization to the next level in terms of providing the best coverage for our athletes. The performance benchmarking Beacon brings to the table is key, and the level of service we have seen with both systems is truly second to none.  I can't think of better sports medicine partners and look forward to seeing this partnership benefit all Kings Hammer players in a positive manner."
 
Beacon Orthopaedics and The Christ Hospital partner to provide outstanding sports medicine and wellness care to Greater Cincinnati student athletes and their families.  Supporting Kings Hammer will allow the club to continue striving towards the goals of improving overall player and team development and increasing national recognition, while reducing sports related injuries.
 
 
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. Established in 1996, they have helped thousands of patients improve their quality of living.  To learn more about Beacon and all of their musculoskeletal services go to www.BeaconOrtho.com or contact them directly at (513) 354-3700.
 
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 Kings Hammer Soccer Club
Kings Hammer Soccer Club is a non-profit, 501c3 organization affiliated with Ohio South Youth Soccer Association and Kentucky Youth Soccer Association and has been in existence for over 25 years. Its mission is to develop soccer players to their fullest potential, and through the game, to help each player to grow as a person and as an individual. It has a long history of success including winning a National Championship, several Regional Championships and many State Championships.  Kings Hammer also hosts seven tournaments throughout the year.  Over 40,000 people will attend these events in 2017.
 
 
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