The Chicago White Sox and Rush University System for Health (RUSH) today announced a multiyear partnership agreement, naming one of the nation鈥檚 top hospitals as the team鈥檚 first-ever 鈥渙fficial health care partner.鈥 With the announcement, Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR), the international leaders in musculoskeletal health, receive designation as the 鈥渙fficial orthopedic provider鈥 and the 鈥渙fficial team physicians鈥 of the White Sox.
These official designations provide both RUSH and MOR with naming rights and prominent branding as part of the Community Clubhouse Suite, presented by RUSH and MOR. Jointly held with the White Sox, the Clubhouse Suite honors nonprofit agencies and businesses across Chicagoland that have gone above and beyond to serve the community. During Sox games throughout the season, the highlighted charitable partner will welcome colleagues, patients, staff and special guests in the Clubhouse Suite.
In addition, RUSH is the presenting sponsor of the first-ever African American Heritage Night at Guaranteed Rate Field, scheduled for Thursday, July 7, vs. Detroit, which includes the Summer T-Shirt giveaway that day, and the Minnie Mi帽oso Replica Hall of Fame Plaque giveaway on July 30 vs. Oakland (first 20,000 fans who enter the ballpark).
鈥淩USH is honored and excited to be the first official health care partner for the White Sox,鈥 said Dr. Omar Lateef, 海角原创 president and CEO, and RUSH president. 鈥淩USH has been striving to improve the health of Chicagoland since we were established two days before the city of Chicago. We see great opportunity to partner with the White Sox on a shared path to build healthier communities.鈥
"Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH is proud to renew our partnership with the Chicago White Sox,鈥 explained , MOR, Division of Sports Medicine orthopedic surgeon and team physician. 鈥淭ogether, we share a common goal of advocating for the health and safety of all athletes and particularly our youth athletes. This platform will allow us to further pursue these initiatives."
The sponsorship introduces new digital branding assets and in-game promotions, including the 鈥淗ome Runs for Community Heroes鈥 and 鈥淗ome Runs for Hope鈥 programs. These promotions celebrate White Sox home runs, while honoring local community heroes and frontline health care workers who have gone above and beyond to make a difference throughout Chicagoland.
鈥淩USH and Midwest Orthopaedics are established leaders who share our commitment to caring for the community,鈥 said Brooks Boyer, White Sox chief revenue and marketing officer. 鈥淭hrough this official partnership, we are able to carry out our shared passion for creating a healthier, safer Chicago and celebrating all individuals on the front lines with an extraordinary baseball experience.鈥
Additional elements of the sponsorship involve branding throughout Guaranteed Rate Field, including the dugout railings, right field wall sign, middle rotational sign behind home plate and the LED ribbon boards, as well as digital assets, such as e-mails, online sweepstakes and various social content.
Chicago White Sox Charities (CWSC) proudly welcomes RUSH as a member of its Corporate Partner Program, supporting the 501(c)3 nonprofit鈥檚 mission to make Chicago a better place to live, work and play. One-hundred percent of Partner Program funds benefit non-profit organizations in the greater Chicagoland area supported through CWSC grant funding.
The White Sox, along with RUSH and MOR, will offer specially priced tickets to healthcare workers for National Hospital Week, beginning today, Monday, May 9, through Friday, May 13. Fans can visit whitesox.com/healthcare to purchase tickets and learn more.
Information about the 2022 fan experience at Guaranteed Rate Field is available at .
About RUSH
RUSH University System for Health is ranked among the top 20 hospitals in the nation. RUSH鈥檚 expansion will bring programs nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report to Northwest Indiana, including those in cancer (45th), cardiology and heart surgery (33rd), ENT (45th), gastroenterology and GI surgery (21st), orthopedics (6th), and neurology and neurosurgery (No. 3 in the U.S. and best in Chicago).
RUSH is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. RUSH comprises RUSH University Medical Center, RUSH University,鈥疪USH Copley Medical Center鈥痑nd鈥疪USH Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities.鈥疪USH University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises鈥疪USH Medical College,鈥痶he College of Nursing,鈥痶he College of Health Sciences鈥痑nd鈥痶he Graduate College.
About MOR
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is among the international leaders in musculoskeletal health and is currently ranked No. 6 in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. MOR is comprised of international renowned Orthopedic and Spine surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of patients around the world. MOR has seven full-service locations in鈥疌hicago,鈥疛oliet,鈥疦aperville,鈥疧ak Brook,鈥疧ak Park,鈥疻estchester, and鈥疢unster, IN.鈥疢OR also has eight, stand-alone physical therapy clinics in鈥疊ensenville,鈥疓eneva,鈥疞incoln Park,鈥疞ockport,鈥疧rland Park, River Grove, Park Ridge, and Munster (Centennial Village), IN.
About Chicago White Sox Charities
As the White Sox 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, CWSC works tirelessly to lift up those most in need throughout the Chicagoland area. Through initiatives like Sox Split 50/50, presented by Wintrust, and the Queen of Hearts Raffle, CWSC raises funds to promote youth education and advancement, share the love of the game through youth baseball initiatives, assist children and families in crisis and champion those battling cancer. To date, CWSC has donated more than $38 million to non-profit organizations across the city and surrounding areas.
