by Associated Press Published: August 20,2012
Tags: county, education, exercise, fitness, health, health care, program, public health, sports, Sports Medicine, wellness
RANKIN COUNTY — A new exercise and education program coordinated by the American College of Sports Medicine is starting up in Rankin County. The Clarion-Ledger reports Mississippi is the first state in the Exercise is Medicine Network, which strives to make exercise a standard part of disease prevention and treatment. The network’s adviser, Phil Trotter, [...] [...]

Dr. Larry D. Field, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery and partner at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (MSMOC), was recently elected to serve on the Arthroscopy Association of North America’s board of directors. Field will serve until May 15, 2015. Field, a board-certified, fellowship trained sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon, serves [...] [...]

Matthew Weisenberger, ATC/L, has joined St. Dominic’s Sports Medicine as athletic training coordinator. With over 13 years of experience, Weisenberger will be responsible for implementing the goals of the many services offered by St. Dominic’s Sports Medicine Program. Weisenberger has gained his experience serving as the athletic training service provider for North Mississippi Health Services [...] [...]