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READ ON YOUR TABLET OR PHONE: PROVIDENCE.ORG/HEARTBEAT 9 Jenni says what sets Providence apart is their team approach to care— something she appreciates considering her sports background. "Everyone was engaged in my care, from the front desk to the medical assistant to the physician assistant to the surgeon who I met with for my consult, as well as everyone scheduled for my follow-up care." Opting to rehab her elbow, Jenni received a short-term plan for pain management, as well as a long-term plan for getting back to running again. "They reviewed every option with me. They gave me the pros and cons to surgery vs. non-surgery. They really helped me with the decision." Caring for the Whole Family When her two sons sustained injuries while playing soccer, the family chose to return to Providence Orthopedics & Sports Medicine for their care. Her older son, a center back playing Division II soccer, had surgery after suffering a Jones Fracture in his foot during a defensive challenge. "We really wanted that to happen at Providence because of my experience," says Jenni. Her youngest son Caden, a senior at Ferris High School where he plays center midfield on the school's soccer team, injured his shoulder while playing in a club match. "It was the most pain I've felt in my life. They were very accommodating in the emergency department, and quickly got me back into a recovery track," says Caden. Due to continued dislocation, Caden, his family, and his care providers at Providence have decided to surgically stabilize his shoulder. This will prevent further dislocation as Caden finishes his senior year of high school and prepares to start his college soccer career. "To be playing soccer again, it's the greatest thing in life. Providence has been great for the whole family. It's been fast, easy and accommodating." A Comprehensive Approach "If you've helped one family member, another will return with a different problem knowing that they will get excellent care," says Bryan Mitchell, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and medical director for the surgery center at Providence Medical Park. A quickly growing program, Providence Orthopedics & Sports Medicine brings together fellowship- trained physicians and surgeons, physical therapists and athletic trainers, as well as patient care coordinators. It also extends beyond the hospital to high school game coverage, outreach programs, and concussion coverage in the community. Dr. Mitchell explains that the strength of the team lies in the expertise of its providers, the full continuum of care provided, and the individualized solutions they provide to patients. "Often sports medicine services are fragmented," he says. "Braces over here. X-ray over there. It's not cohesive or comprehensive. Going from provider to provider takes a long time. Fragmented care leaves a delay in treatment. A comprehensive continuum of care cuts that out." Future Outlook "I feel better about myself when I can participate in the sports I love," says Jenni. "So to have good care that keeps me active is incredibly important. For my family, it's such a joy to be able to watch my children participate and excel in the sports they love. So having a way to come back to the sports they love through good care is so incredibly important to them and to me." ■ "Having a way to come back to the sports they love through good care is so incredibly important to them and to me." Providence Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 'Fast Track Clinic' gives patients quick access to care. For kids and adults, this clinic offers walk-in, same day and next day appointments at three locations in Spokane. And extended hours accommodate busy work and school schedules. Medical providers can also connect with an orthopedic provider for consultations. Services include: • In-office x-ray services • Casting services • Durable medical equipment (splints, boots, slings, etc.) To make an appointment, call (509) 789-9919. On the Fast Track

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