CHICAGO, IL – The Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago (NOHC) has been named the exclusive hospital partner of the Chicago Red Stars, a charter member of Women’s Professional Soccer, a newly formed league which features the best soccer players in the world. The NOHC will also be an official partner of the Chicago Red Stars Camps and the Illinois Women’s Soccer League.

Heading the medical care for the Red Stars will be Dr. Preston Wolin, noted orthopedic surgeon and director of Sports Medicine at NOHC. Dr. Wolin is widely recognized for his orthopedic sports medicine expertise and orthopedic care of work-related injuries. His impressive resume includes team physician for the Chicago Fire, DePaul Blue Demons, St. Rita High School, St. Ignatius High School, Northside Preparatory High School, Robert Morris College, Moody Bible Institute, and Windy City Thunderbolts.

“Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago is an industry leader in the areas of injury prevention and treatment, and we are excited to have them join our team as the exclusive Hospital Partner of the Chicago Red Stars,” said General Manager Marcia McDermott. “We are equally thrilled to have Dr. Preston Wolin serve as our Director of Medical Services. His extensive experience treating elite athletes and professional soccer players is unmatched.”

THE CHICAGO RED STARS

            The Chicago Red Stars, a charter member of Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS), will kick off their inaugural season in April, 2009. The Red Stars will play their home games at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. For more information, log on to www.chicagoredstars.com .

NEUROLOGIC & ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO

            The Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago is the country’s only freestanding acute care facility dedicated exclusively to neuroscience and orthopedic services. The hospital was recently named No. 1 in Illinois and among the top five percent in the country for spine surgery and among the top five in Illinois for knee replacement. During 2007, more than 2,000 neurosurgical and orthopedic surgeries were performed at NOHC. As today’s baby boomers continue to age yet want to stay active, NOHC continues to expand services adding all-new developments for hip and knee patients, including customizable implants for knee replacements and hip resurfacing for patients with hip pain who want to maintain an active lifestyle.

 

LOCATION AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

NOHC is located at 4501 N. Winchester Street in Chicago. For more information on NOHC, log on to www.neuro-ortho.org .

 

CONTACTS:  

Lisa Stafford, PS Communications                                                         Jim Houghton, Chicago Red Stars

630/986-8749; 630/212-1226 (cell)                                                       (708) 496-9512

Lisa@PSCommunicationsinc.com                                                           jhoughton@chicagoredstars.com