North Florida Athletics Names Mayo Clinic Official Healthcare Provider

University of North Florida Athletics announced a transformational collaboration with Mayo Clinic to be its Official Healthcare Provider on Monday.

The sponsorship will enhance medical care, resources and health services for North Florida student-athletes, while strengthening the long-standing connection between North Florida and one of the nation's leading healthcare institutions. The collaboration will offer North Florida world-class clinical services and medical coverage for its student-athletes and programs.

Through the sponsorship, North Florida student-athletes will benefit from Mayo Clinic's expertise - ranging from weekly on-site clinics within our North Florida Athletic Training facilities to comprehensive medical coverage at home competitions.

"With Mayo Clinic as the Official Healthcare Provider of North Florida Athletics, our student-athletes and staff will benefit from on-site clinical services and access to Mayo Clinic's sports medicine and orthopedic care," Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Medical Officer Fred Burnett said. "Dr. Kristina DeMatas serves as Head Team Physician, and Dr. Matthew Crowe leads orthopedic care. Through weekly on-site clinics in the North Florida Athletic Training Facility, comprehensive event coverage for home competitions, and direct access to Mayo Clinic's world-class network for advanced evaluations, diagnostics, and procedures, our student-athletes are supported at every stage of their career."

"We are incredibly proud to collaborate with Mayo Clinic as the Official Healthcare Provider of North Florida Athletics," Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Nick Morrow added. "This collaboration brings Mayo Clinic's clinical expertise to our student-athletes. Mayo Clinic's world-class expertise will significantly enhance the care we provide our student-athletes, while reinforcing our collective focus on health, performance and long-term well-being."

Mayo Clinic signage and recognition will appear at North Florida Athletics venues and on its digital platforms.