HOI Named Official Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Partner of CIF-SS

Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI), one of the largest providers of orthopedic care in the nation, along with Hoag Health, announced the signing of a three-year strategic partnership with Playoff Sports Properties and will serve as the official Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Partner of the CIF-Southern Section. HOI physicians will lend their expertise and support to Southern Section coaches, trainers, athletes and their families on and off the field.

"As a former CIF-SS athlete, I am personally thrilled to partner with CIF-SS to bring awareness and access to our world-class sports medicine program to all athletes in Southern California," said David Gazzaniga, MD, Division Chief of Sports Medicine at HOI and a team physician for the Los Angeles Chargers. "One of our goals with the partnership is to enhance the experience of student-athletes and their families by providing an NFL Caliber Sports Medicine program. Our partnership will include education on injury prevention, sports medicine, and orthopedic wellness, as well as access to our Saturday morning sports clinic. We are honored to be associated with the CIF and look forward to growing this partnership through the years."

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