MetroHealth Named Official Healthcare Provider of Tri-C Athletics

The MetroHealth System is proud to announce it has partnered with Cuyahoga Community College(Tri-C ©) to serve as the official healthcare provider for the college's athletics programs.

As the official healthcare partner for Tri-C athletics, MetroHealth's sports medicine specialists will be on-site at all Tri-C practices and events to assist with training and any injuries. MetroHealth's experts will also conduct pre-season physicals and concussion testing for Tri-C's athletes to ensure caregivers have baseline data to accurately diagnose concussions.

"MetroHealth's sports medicine specialists are experts at caring for athletes at every level - from weekend warriors to college competitors and even professionals," said Heather Rainey, MD, Director, MetroHealth Sports Medicine. "We bring the same level of expertise, innovation and personalized care to every athlete, helping them stay healthy, recover faster and reach their full potential on and off the field."

MetroHealth's Sports Medicine program includes caregivers from the health system's Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation programs. MetroHealth also serves as the official healthcare partner for the Cleveland Crunch, the 2024 Major League Indoor Soccer Champions. The health system's sports medicine specialists also work with Cleveland Central Catholic, Garrett Morgan, John Marshall, Lincoln-West and Lutheran East high schools.

Tri-C is part of the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference. Its men's sports program includes baseball, basketball and soccer. Women's sports consist of basketball, softball, cross country, track and field, and volleyball. During the 2023-2024 academic year, Tri-C earned league titles in women's basketball and baseball and won its first OCCAC All-Sports Trophy.

"When I began as athletic director at Tri-C in July, part of my vision was to strengthen partnerships with leading health organizations like The MetroHealth System to provide our athletes with exceptional care," said Anthony Franklin, Director of Athletics, Wellness and Recreation at Tri-C. "Sports medicine is an essential part of our athletes' well-being - from the classroom to the locker room."

Last year, 15 Triceratops continued their athletic careers at four-year colleges and universities - eight of those athletes signed letters of intent with Division I and Division II programs.