The Center Foundation, Central Oregon's only nonprofit dedicated to providing sports medicine services to high school students, is working hard to expand its program to Bend's newest high school. The Foundation has launched the Campaign for Caldera fundraising campaign to support the addition of a full-time athletic trainer for Caldera High School, scheduled to open in the fall of 2021. "Less than half of Oregon high schools have access to athletic trainers, even though the research is clear that certified athletic trainers can save lives, reduce injury rates and improve injury outcomes," said Sonja Donohue, Executive Director for The Center Foundation. "Right now, The Center Foundation provides athletic trainers to seven Central Oregon high schools, serving more than 5,000 student athletes at over 1,400 sporting events each year. Adding to this important program requires additional funding, so we are asking our community for their help keeping our children act
The Center Foundation Presents “Lean on Us” as 2021 Virtual Professional Education Conference
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Bend, Oregon nonprofit’s annual conference for healthcare professionals will focus on shoulder and elbow injury treatment
Providing comprehensive care using the latest advances in diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation is crucial to help patients reach their goals. BEND, Ore. (PRWEB) February 04, 2021 The Center Foundation, Central Oregon’s only nonprofit dedicated to providing sports medicine services to high school students, is excited to announce the return of its annual professional education conference. “Lean on Us” will focus on the evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of shoulder and elbow injuries. This year’s conference will take place via a live virtual format on Saturday, April 24 in order to follow safety guidelines and expand to a national healthcare audience.