MSHSAA Announces CoxHealth as Presenting Partner of Springfield-Area Championships
COLUMBIA — The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) has announced a new multiyear partnership with CoxHealth as an Official Health Care Partner. As part of the agreement, the Springfield-based regional health system will serve as the presenting partner for MSHSAA’s Springfield-area championship events, including Boys and Girls Tennis, Fall and Spring Softball, and Baseball.
In addition to its role as presenting sponsor, CoxHealth will also have a marketing presence across all MSHSAA Championship events statewide.
“We are excited to welcome CoxHealth as the presenting partner of MSHSAA’s Springfield-based championships,” MSHSAA Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Rukstad said. “This partnership will enhance the experience for our student-athletes and communities, particularly in the Springfield area, and we look forward to working together.”
As the only locally owned, nonprofit tertiary health system in southwest Missouri, CoxHealth is dedicated to giving back to the communities. The health system supports ongoing education and workforce development efforts and encourages community involvement from leaders and colleagues.
“CoxHealth is deeply invested in the health of our communities, and that includes a commitment to education and students,” said Teresa Coyan, CoxHealth’s chief of staff and vice president of government relations. “Sports and school activities are vital parts of the student experience, and we are proud to partner with MSHSAA to support activities in high schools across Missouri.”
CoxHealth is an award-winning regional health system with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. CoxHealth is Missouri’s first hospital system accredited by DNV Healthcare for quality and patient safety. Cox Medical Centers, which includes CoxHealth’s Springfield hospitals, is designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program, and CoxHealth is also the only Springfield hospital named for seven years to U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals list. CoxHealth is recognized by CareChex®, the medical quality rating division of Comparion®, as among the Top 10 percent of U.S. hospitals for patient safety in overall hospital, medical and surgical care. For more information, visit coxhealth.com.
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