Unity Health System and Total Sports Experience
Announce New Partnership

Collaboration Provides Enhanced Health Outreach Services to the Community

Rochester, N.Y. (September 19, 2008) -  Unity Health System and Total Sports Experience (TSE) announced today a new partnership that will provide health information and screenings to be delivered to the Rochester families an accessible and innovative way.  The partnership, which includes renaming the facility Unity Health System Total Sports Experience, will commence a program to provide ongoing free health information and screenings to those who visit the facility for its recreational and family-oriented activities.

“Our sports facility was built to provide healthy recreational activities to adults and children throughout our region,” said Andrew Gallina, president and founder of Total Sports Experience.  “The partnership with Unity will allow us to offer even more health benefits to our patrons.  In essence, it’s combining the fun activities our members and their families enjoy, with the health information and services the community needs.”

“Our collaboration with TSE confirms Unity’s commitment to make health services and information easily accessible to our community,” added Timothy R. McCormick, CEO of Unity Health System.  “We see this partnership as an opportunity to engage more people in positive health care experiences, by bringing our expertise into a community environment.” 

Beginning in October, Unity will offer free health screenings, information and educational seminars at TSE.  The first series of free outreach programs includes:

• Saturday, October 18:  A celebration of Red Ribbon Week provided by Unity Chemical Dependency, with information for parents and activities for children and teens that promote drug-free lifestyles.
• Monday, October 20:  Safety strategies and healthy treats for parents planning trick-or-treating and other Halloween activities.  Fun games for children who attend.
• Sunday, November 9:  Information for adults regarding sports-related injuries provided by the Joint Replacement Center at Unity Hospital.
• Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23:  Practical and easy tips for healthy holiday meals from Unity Diabetes Center’s team of registered dieticians

Health programs offered at Unity Health System Total Sports Experience will continue throughout 2009, and will include childhood wellness, women’s health, and other areas of clinical excellence aligned with Unity Hospital and Unity Health System.  
 
About Unity Health System
Unity Health System provides a complete network of health care services from the Unity Park Ridge Hospital Campus in the town of Greece, the Unity St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, and at numerous other sites throughout Rochester and western Monroe County. Services include inpatient and outpatient hospital care and surgery, a family birth place, women’s health services, chemical dependency and mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, adult day health and home health programs for older adults, retirement communities, child care, and laboratory services, among many others.

About Unity Health System Total Sports Experience
Unity Health SystemTotal Sports Experience (TSE) features a 127,000 square foot indoor facility and 40+ acres of outdoor fields located in the Town of Gates.  It offers sports and recreation programs for youths, starting at age two, though adults.  Leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics, and academies are offered in soccer, lacrosse, baseball, basketball, flag football, and more. TSE's indoor and outdoor facilities are available for corporate, school, church, and other group special events, picnics, and outings.  A top class fitness center, staffed with certified instructors, provides individuals and families athletic training and fitness counseling.