St. Francis Athletics

St. Francis College Department of Sports Medicine offers a wide range of rehabilitation options to their student-athletes, some of which include orthopedic/internal evaluations, emergency medical and treatment services. Also, the department offers referrals in dentistry, optomology, and physiological counseling. The treatment facility at St. Francis College contains state of the art machines including Laser and Micro-current technologies.

The Sport Medicine office is closely linked with the Lenox Hill Hospital for Orthopedic Surgeries and Beth Israel for many internal services that cannot be handled at the college. Our orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Howard Levy, provides St. Francis College with access to a wide variety of orthopedic specialists who are involved with the New York Jets and other Professional Sports Teams in the New York City Area.

SPORTS MEDICINE POLICIES, EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND GENERAL INFORMATION.

-         All Student Athletes must complete a physical examination prior to participation in intercollegiate athletics. A copy of the physical form, HIPPA form, physical exam form, insurance form must be on file in the sports medicine office.

-         All injuries/illnesses must be reported to a member of the medical staff immediately. The determination of whether an athlete is capable of practice or game participation is the sole responsibility of the Sports Medicine Staff.

-         All athletes who are disqualified by the Sports Medicine Department are required to do rehabilitation or treatment through St. Francis College unless otherwise approved by the Director of Sports Medicine.

-         A member of the St. Francis College Sports Medicine Staff will only make medical referrals. In order for any referral appointment to be covered under the athletic insurance policy, prior approval must be given by a Sports Medicine Staff member.

-         The Athletic Department has an excess insurance policy for athletic injury only. All bills must first be filed with the students/parent’s primary insurance company. The student-athlete or parents forward the bill and the explanation of benefits form from their insurance company to St. Francis College Sports Medicine Office. This will then be filed with the department’s insurance carrier.