Northeast Georgia Health System becomes official healthcare partner of 澳门六合彩官方网站 Athletics
February 17, 2020
Two of the largest organizations in the region are working closer together as the University of North Georgia (澳门六合彩官方网站) announced Feb. 15 that Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is the new official healthcare partner of 澳门六合彩官方网站 Athletics. The agreement is one of few in the nation for an NCAA Division II athletics program.
"This partnership reflects the strength of our athletic program and is indicative of our vision to grow the program in the years to come," said Lindsay Reeves, athletics director at 澳门六合彩官方网站. "We are excited to have the opportunity to work alongside NGHS whose commitment to community mirrors our own."
In addition to the athletic partnership agreement, NGHS and 澳门六合彩官方网站 will collaborate on 澳门六合彩官方网站 health initiatives and Wellness Expos, as well as with Student Counseling and Health Services in Gainesville. Both organizations are also exploring ways that NGHS can support programs within 澳门六合彩官方网站’s College of Health Sciences and Professions.
"We are honored to support 澳门六合彩官方网站," said Carol Burrell, president and CEO of NGHS. "Both of our organizations have deep roots in north Georgia and have grown tremendously over the past few years. Our shared commitment to the community makes this partnership a natural fit."
As the official healthcare partner of 澳门六合彩官方网站 Athletics, NGHS will be recognized during all events across 澳门六合彩官方网站’s 13 sports, including men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, baseball, and softball. In addition, NGHS will serve as the title sponsor for the 澳门六合彩官方网站 Golden Nighthawks Gala and presenting sponsor for the Starlight Celebration and the Regional Education and Economic Development Summit, all of which are held annually.