Gotham FC and RWJBarnabas Health collaborate on community health support programs and initiatives
Harrison / West Orange, New Jersey (February 29, 2024) – New Jersey/New York Gotham FC maintains an unparalleled commitment to player resource development and player care, with the reigning National Women's Soccer League champions today announcing the addition of RWJBarnabas Health, the most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, to the club. announced as the official medical provider of
This multifaceted partnership aligns with RWJBarnabas Health and Gotham FC's joint mission to build healthier communities. Therefore, RWJBarnabas Health provides best-in-class sports medicine and comprehensive health care services to Gotham FC, as well as turnkey, customizable solutions and “once-in-place” solutions that leverage all resources and centers of excellence across the system. Top Shop. RWJBarnabas Health will also be a presenting partner for the Gotham FC Availability Report.
Jason Kristofiak, MD, CAQSM, Chief of Sports Medicine at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, serves as Gotham FC's Chief Medical Officer, and Peter Peter, Director of Orthopedic Sports Medicine at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Dr. DeLuca will serve as Gotham FC's chief medical officer. FC Head Team Orthopedics. Mr. Christofiak is the Medical Director of Sports Medicine and the Medical Director of the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes at RWJBarnabas Health. He currently serves as one of the team physicians for Rutgers Athletics, including the team physician for Rutgers Football. DeLuca is a former team physician for the Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia he served as the head of orthopedic surgery for the Flyers, and currently New Jersey he serves as the team physician for the Devils. Both Dr. Kristofiak and Dr. DeLuca are part of the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group network of healthcare providers.
“Gotham FC is proud to welcome RWJ Barnabas Health as the club's official health care provider,” said Yael Apfelbusch-West, Gotham FC General Manager and Director of Soccer Operations. “This partnership will provide our world-class roster with exceptional care and services managed by renowned sports medicine experts to help keep our athletes performing at the highest level.”
As part of the partnership, RWJBarnabas Health will also be responsible for the treatment of the club's players. This includes, but is not limited to, performing physical exams and testing, and working with athletic trainers and athletes to communicate diagnosis, condition, rehabilitation plans, and prevention strategies to best support them. yeah. Maintain player fitness while maintaining peak performance on the field.
Through this partnership, RWJ Barnabas Health and Gotham FC will develop meaningful community support and education programs to engage the community about the importance of proper nutrition, healthy habits, preventative measures, and more.
“RWJBarnabas Health is excited to become the official health care provider of New Jersey/New York Gotham FC and partner our leading sports medicine practices with the world's best women's soccer players,” said RWJBarnabas Health President and CEO. said one Mark E. Manigan. . “As women's professional sports continues to grow, this partnership further supports our commitment to women's health and our joint mission to build healthier communities.”
Other highlights of the partnership include hospital visits, player appearances, community-based programs and special events that integrate dynamic patient experiences, on-site fan engagement activation at Red Bull Arena, health and wellness education, This includes initiatives such as health checkups. Additionally, the partnership includes integration into local youth camps and family-focused programs.
“With healthcare at the forefront, we look forward to integrating our partnerships far beyond the field of competition,” said Nan Vogel, Gotham FC Senior Vice President of Partnerships. “Through the development of new programming, we “Together, we celebrate building healthy lifestyles, great patient experiences, and collectively our impact extends to the communities we serve.”
Led by Gotham FC's NWSL Champions Lynn Williams, kelly ohara, Midge Peirce, Jenna Neiswonger, crystal dunn, tiana davidson, rose labeland emily sonnet The 2024 season opener will be against the San Diego Wave in the reimagined NWSL Challenge Cup on March 15th at Red Bull Arena.
For more information about Gotham FC, please visit www.GothamFC.com. For more information about RWJBarnabas Health, please visit www.rwjbh.org.
RWJBARNABAS About health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive academic health system, with a service area covering eight counties with a population of 5 million people. The system includes Clara Maas Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, and Long Includes 12 acute care hospitals at Monmouth Medical Center in Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. Newark, Lakewood Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton in Hamilton , Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Rahway, and Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth include three acute care children's hospitals, a pediatric specialty hospital with a network of outpatient pediatric rehabilitation centers, and a 100-bed freestanding behavioral health center. , two trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, an outpatient care center, a geriatric center and the state's largest behavioral health center. A medical network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, affiliated medical groups, multi-site imaging centers, and two accountable care organizations.
RWJBarnabas Health is one of New Jersey's largest private employers with 38,000 employees and more than 9,000 physicians, and regularly receives national awards for outstanding quality and safety. RWJBarnabas Health begins a partnership with Rutgers University to create New Jersey's largest academic health system. Through this partnership, RWJBarnabas Health will integrate Rutgers University's educational, research, and clinical activities, including activities at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, and the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Center. We will collaborate. For more information, please visit www.RWJBH.org.
About Gotham FC
Featuring some of the world's best players representing New Jersey and New York, Gotham FC is one of 14 teams in the National Women's Soccer League. Gotham FC advanced to its first NWSL finals in the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Finals before winning the NWSL Championship in 2023, earning the club its first NWSL title. The club, rebranded as Gotham FC in 2021, will play its home games at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. Founded in 2007, the club won the inaugural Women's Professional Soccer Championship in 2009 and has been a founding member of the NWSL since the league's inception in 2013.
