Willis-Knighton Named Official Provider for Centenary Athletics

SHREVEPORT, LA — Centenary College athletes now reap the benefits of having Willis-Knighton as their official provider of all sports medicine services. Through a partnership between the College and Willis-Knighton Health System, Willis-Knighton Sports Medicine will make the following services available to Centenary student-athletes: on-site injury management; injury clinics; team physicals; team physician coverage; and educational programs for faculty and staff.

"I am excited that student-athletes will benefit from this partnership, and the college from its partnership with Willis-Knighton. Centenary College strives to provide the best possible care for Lady and Gent student-athletes, and Willis-Knighton's mission to improve the health and well-being of the people they serve aligns perfectly with our standards," says Dr. William Broussard, Director of Athletics.

Ellen Garrett, ATC, head athletic trainer, will provide on-site medical coverage and be supported by a team of physicians: R. Shane Barton, M.D., A.B.O.S., Victor Ursua, M.D., and Michelle Self, M.D. A recent addition to the Centenary family, Garret joined the staff as part of the new collaboration with Willis-Knighton. Garrett staffs the athletic training room, which is fully equipped with a whirlpool, multiple training tables, exercise equipment, an ultrasound machine and e-stim machines.

Centenary College currently supports 16 NCAA Division III sports: men's and women's basketball; men's and women's soccer; men's and women's swimming; men's and women's tennis; men's and women's golf; men's and women's cross country; baseball; softball; women's gymnastics and women's volleyball.

Willis-Knighton Health System is a locally-owned, locally-operated, not-for-profit health system and has given back to the community through projects related to health, education and humanitarian services since 1924.

About Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary College is a private, four-year arts and sciences college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Centenary is one of 16 colleges and universities constituting the Associated Colleges of the South and has been recognized as "One of the Best 371 Colleges" by the Princeton Review and one of "America's Best Colleges" and one of "America's Best Private Colleges" by Forbes.com. In 2008 Centenary College celebrated 100 years in Shreveport and Bossier City.