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New York Liberty and Hospital for Special Surgery Announce Five-Year Partnership Extension

May 13, 2024 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
New York Liberty News Release


NEW YORK - The New York Liberty and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) today announced a five-year partnership extension with HSS, remaining the Official Hospital of the New York Liberty. Extending their 19 seasons of partnership, HSS-based physicians will continue to provide in-house orthopedic and primary player care for Liberty players and beginning the 2024 season, will increase team physician headcount to more than ever before.

"At the core of the partnership renewal is the New York Liberty's commitment to providing our athletes with access to world class medical care," said Jonathan Kolb, General Manager, New York Liberty. "Continuing to have HSS' talented physicians in-house is an invaluable resource for our organization. It speaks volumes that top athletes from across the world choose HSS for their various orthopedic needs and we are thrilled our athletes will have that access for years to come."

"Our collaboration with the Liberty underscores our unwavering dedication to the wellbeing and success of the players, both on and off the court," said Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, MBA, sports medicine surgeon and Head Team Physician of the New York Liberty. " We will continue to provide high level injury prevention and care to support recovery, to ensure players remain healthy and perform at their best throughout the season."

As the longest-standing corporate partner of the New York Liberty, HSS has an intentional focus of providing equitable player care to all of their professional sports teams.

The New York Liberty's 2024 season tips off on May 14 at the Washington Mystics, with the team's home opener on May 18 against the Indiana Fever at Barclays Center. For more information, visit nyliberty.com.

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