Orthopedics/Sports - June 2015 Archives

MINNEAPOLIS – Dignitaries from the worlds of medicine, sports, business and politics hit the court today, Wednesday, June 17, to dedicate Mayo Clinic Square in downtown Minneapolis. The event was the first in a series of grand-opening events marking the strategic collaboration of Mayo Clinic, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx. "At Mayo Clinic we pride ourselves in teamwork," said John Noseworthy, M.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic. "We are proud to be part of the team that made this day possible." Mayo Clinic Square is home to Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine and the new headquarters of the Minnesota the Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx. Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine provides medical services to the teams and is located just across from their training facility and practice court. "I've never seen anything like this," said Adam Silver, commissioner of the NBA. "It's the gold standard." "I couldn't be prouder to be a partner of the Mayo Clinic," said Laurel Richie, president of the WNBA. Guests at Wednesday’s dedication ceremony got a behind-the-scenes look at Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, a 22,000-square-foot facility that opened in October 2014. It serves players and the public alike. MEDIA CONTACT: Rhoda Madson, Mayo Clinic, 507-284-5005, madson.rhoda@mayo.edu Journalists: B-roll from today's event plus sound bites from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Mayo Clinic President and CEO Dr. John Noseworthy are available in the downloads.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwS2EluWN9Y&feature=youtu.be

MINNEAPOLIS — Mayo Clinic, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx and other dignitaries will celebrate the grand opening of the teams’ new state-of-the-art training facility and headquarters at Mayo Clinic Square. WHAT: Leaders from Minnesota’s sports, medical, political and business communities will gather for the official dedication of the Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square. Attendees will also be able to take a tour featuring a history hallway, offices, theater, practice court and weight room, and M ayo Clinic Sports Medicine, the teams' exclusive provider of medical services. Appetizers will be served during the event. WHO: John Noseworthy, M.D., President and CEO, Mayo Clinic; Glen Taylor, owner, Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx; Adam Silver, Commissioner, NBA; Laurel Richie, President, WNBA; Phillip Jaffe, Principal and CEO, Provident Real Estate Ventures. WHERE: Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square, 600 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. Registration is on the second floor. The ceremony is on the third floor. WHEN: Wednesday, June 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Ceremony will be from 11:30 to 11:50 a.m. Tours will be held after the ceremony. NOTE: Dr. Noseworthy will be available after the ceremony to talk to media. Availability of the other speakers is being finalized. Members of the media should RSVP to Rhoda Madson at 507-284-5005 or newsbureau@mayo.edu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhcIXwpyvPE&feature=youtu.be