MT. PLEASANT, S.C. – Novant Health has announced a new partnership with a local charter school in Mount Pleasant. Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center will be the official healthcare provider for Oceanside Collegiate Academy (OCA). The partnership brings together two organizations committed to helping student-athletes perform at their best while prioritizing their health, wellness and long-term development.
Oceanside Collegiate Academy is a high school known for its competitive athletics programs and commitment to athletic development alongside academic excellence. Serving students in grades 9-12, OCA combines a dual-enrollment curriculum with elite athletics, creating opportunities for student-athletes to pursue their academic and athletic goals.
“We’re excited to partner with Oceanside Collegiate Academy and support the health and well-being of the Landsharks,” said Dr. Marc Haro, sports medicine medical director, Novant Health Sports Medicine Institute. “Student-athletes are balancing demanding academic schedules with the physical and mental demands of competitive athletics. Our sports medicine team is committed to being there for them, from injury prevention and treatment to recovery and helping them return to the activities they love.”
Through the partnership, Novant Health will provide sports medicine services and resources designed to support OCA student-athletes throughout their athletic careers. These include two full-time athletic trainers at the school, home-game coverage by a physician and same-day, next-day scheduling for athletes with our trusted sports medicine and imaging experts. The relationship will help connect student-athletes, coaches and families with trusted expertise focused on injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and recovery.
“We are incredibly excited to begin this new partnership with Novant Health as Oceanside Collegiate Academy’s athletic training and team physician partner,” OCA Director of Athletics Mark Meyer said. “The health, safety and overall well-being of our student-athletes will always be one of our highest priorities, and this partnership allows us to provide them with an exceptional level of care and support.
“Novant Health shares our commitment to putting student-athletes first, and we look forward to building a relationship that will have a meaningful impact on our athletes, coaches and the entire Oceanside community for years to come.”
The partnership reflects Novant Health’s commitment to expanding access to high-quality, patient-centered care and investing in the health of the communities it serves. By supporting student-athletes at Oceanside Collegiate Academy, Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center will help promote healthy habits and lifelong wellness while contributing to the continued development of the Landsharks’ athletic programs.
Landsharks’ football coach Brent LaPrad has been impressed by the history of service to student-athletes Novant Health brings to OCA Athletics.
“Oceanside football is excited to have Novant team up with us this year,” LaPrad said. “We now have a team physician come to the school one day a week and also stand on our sidelines on Friday nights. Novant has been the backbone of high school football in the Charlotte area for the past 10 years, and now we also get the benefits of having that support here at OCA. We look forward to building our relationship with Novant and all the support it provides our student-athletes.”
“Partnerships like this allow us to make a meaningful difference beyond the walls of our medical facilities,” said Haro. “We’re proud to support the next generation of student-athletes and to be part of the team helping them build healthier futures.”
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