09/11/23
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Athletics and Sparks Orthopedics announce partnership
Gadsden, Ala. — Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and Sparks Orthopedics and Sports Medicine announced a partnership that includes a $50,000 commitment to support sports medicine services for the college’s student-athletes.
“Through our partnership, physicians and athletic trainers from Sparks Orthopedics will provide medical care and rehabilitation for any sports-related injuries sustained by Cardinal athletes,” said Blake Lewis, athletic director at Gadsden state. “Student-athletes will have direct access to Sparks’ specialized orthopedic doctors and physical therapists.”
Sparks Orthopedics will also supply athletic training medical supplies and equipment to ensure Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ teams have the resources needed to prevent, assess, treat and rehabilitate injuries.
“We are so grateful to Sparks Orthopedics for this generous donation and their commitment to the well-being of our student-athletes,” Lewis said. “Having the support of a premier sports medicine provider like Sparks will help us continue providing a safe and high-quality experience for our athletes.”
The partnership formalizes the relationship between Sparks and Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Athletics and will help elevate the standard of care available to student-athletes.
“At Sparks, we are dedicated to helping athletes at all levels return to their sport after an injury,” said Dr. Dierecki Sparks, orthopedic surgeon at Sparks Orthopedics. “We are proud to partner with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and support their athletic programs by ensuring every student-athlete has access to expert medical care, allowing them to focus on their academic and athletic goals.”
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s volleyball, cross country and tennis seasons are currently underway. Find out more about the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Cardinals at .
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and Sparks Orthopedics and Sports Medicine announced a partnership worth $50,000. Pictured are, from left, Dr. Dierick Sparks, orthopedic surgeon; Blake Lewis, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ athletic director; and Dr. Corey Fuller, clinical director.