CHRISTUS Health expands access to sports medicine care in southeast Texas with Saturday clinic

As southeast Texas heads into one of the most celebrated seasons of the year, CHRISTUS Health is opening a concussion and injury clinic to give student athletes and their families access to immediate, specialized care after Friday night football games.

The clinic requires a referral from an athletic trainer and is open every Saturday from 8-11 a.m. for the next 12 weeks at the CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, located inside CHRISTUS Southeast Texas – West Beaumont at 6025 Metropolitan Dr. The program is a partnership between the health system and athletic trainers who serve schools across the region.

“When athletes are working as hard as they do in southeast Texas, injuries are going to happen,” said Dr. Kimberly Pitts, family medicine physician and concussion director for CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System. “Parents shouldn’t have to wait the whole weekend worrying, and the athlete shouldn’t have to suffer in pain after an injury. They want answers and treatment as soon as possible, so we’re available to help.”

A concussion specialist and an orthopedic surgeon will be on-site each Saturday to diagnose and treat head and body injuries. The physicians are prepared to treat concussions, sprains, fractures and any other sports-related injuries that may occur during Friday night games.

“Our priority is the health and safety of every athlete,” Pitts said. “Families can feel confident knowing their child is getting expert care right away so they can focus on recovery and returning to the game when it’s medically appropriate.”

For more information about the Saturday concussion and injury clinic, contact CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute at (409) 236-9500.