STANFORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stanford Health Care today announced its role as the medical services provider for the 71st U.S. Women’s Open Championship, set to take place July 4-10, at CordeValle in San Martin, Calif., just south of San Jose. Scores of sports enthusiasts are expected to attend the event, which is the most prestigious women’s golf championship in the world.
“Stanford Health Care is honored to be the medical services provider for the championship,” said Sam Shen, Medical Director for the Stanford Health Care Emergency Department. “We look forward to being on-site to care for any medical needs that arise, and to share health and wellness information with people attending the event.”
Stanford Health Care medical staff will provide first-aid care to all athletes, spectators, officials and volunteers. In addition, Stanford Health Care will host a Wellness Pavilion, where people can receive golf mobility screenings from Stanford University’s athletic trainers, compete in a putting competition or cool down in a lounge area with couches and TVs.
“Stanford Health Care is well known throughout the Bay Area and the country for providing world-class care, and we are thrilled to have them as our partners for the championship,” said U.S. Women’s Open Championship Director Brian Flajole.
This is the first time the U.S. Women’s Open will be held in California in more than 30 years. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who is a professor at Stanford, serves as honorary chair for the championship. Single and multiple day tickets are available, and adult and junior volunteers are still needed to fill a variety of roles during the championship. For more information, visit www.2016uswomensopen.com.
About Stanford Health Care
Stanford Health Care seeks to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time, through its commitment to care, educate and discover. Stanford Health Care delivers clinical innovation across its inpatient services, specialty health centers, physician offices, virtual care offerings and health plan programs.
Stanford Health Care is part of Stanford Medicine, a leading academic health system that includes the Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Health Care, and Stanford Children’s Health, with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Stanford Medicine is renowned for breakthroughs in treating cancer, heart disease, brain disorders and surgical and medical conditions. For more information, visit: https://www.stanfordhealthcare.org.
About the U.S. Women’s Open
The U.S. Women’s Open is one of 13 national championships conducted annually by the United States Golf Association (USGA). The 71st U.S. Women’s Open, set to be held July 4-10, 2016, will bring a field of the world’s best professional and amateur female golfers to CordeValle. The championship is open to professional female golfers and amateur females with a Handicap Index® not exceeding 2.4. FOX Sports will provide live television coverage, which includes all four rounds of the championship.
