Over the years the Physicians and staff at OUCH have established a legacy of giving and, in particular, giving back to the community. In addition to sponsoring countless local sports team, leagues and athletes the following are highlights of our years of giving.
Temecula-Murrieta Valley High School Sports Physicals
Dr. Jerry Hizon began as team doctor for Temecula Valley High School when it first started and is still going strong after 20 years. He provided low cost sports physicals for years with all the money going to the athletic department budget. Dr. Kay joined Dr. Hizon in 1996 and together they donated their time in providing thousands of sports physicals for many different high schools from San Diego to the Valley.
In 2003 they combined a legion of volunteers, along with strong support from Rancho Physical Therapy and Dr. John Waite, to develop the annual Temecula-Murrieta Valley High Sports Physical program. The event occurs annually and is open to all local area high schools and is conducted at Chaparral High School. Last year they raised over $50,000 for schools and have now raised in excess of $200,000 since inception.
Team Physicians for Local High Schools
Since starting in 2001 OUCH has provided medical services for local high schools and have been team physicians on the sidelines for most football games. OUCH has also provided a free post-football game clinic for the evaluation of serious injuries incurred during the games. The physicians and staff at OUCH have provided thousands of hours of free medical care and services.
Teaching Medical Students, Interns, and Residents in Training
Dr. Hizon and Dr. Kay are both Assistant Professors of Medicine and combined have spent over 30 years teaching young doctors, physician assistants and nurses in training. They continue their teaching today with regular lectures at University of California San Diego and Loma Linda University Medical Center while mentoring those students and residents doing rotations at OUCH.
San Diego Sports Medicine Foundation
The San Diego Sports Medicine Foundation was created to provide free medical services to high school athletes. The Doctors at OUCH have provided free care for the foundation and have contributed over $20,000 in donations. To learn more about the foundation and the annual fundraiser visit: www.tasteatthecove.com/purpose
AIDS Orphans Rising and Lisa Smith-Batchen
OUCH recently donated a $5,000 racing bicycle to help support Lisa Smith-Batchen and her mission to support AIDS Orphans Rising. To learn more about Lisa and her mission visit: www.dreamchaserevents.com/lisasmithbatchen
American Women's Track Cycling Fund and Olympian Sarah Hammer
After Sarah Hammer won her first Track Cycling World Championship in 2006, she and Dr. Kay combined forces to create the American Women's Track Cycling Fund to support the development of future female track athletes. Sarah has been very active in mentoring and supporting many of the country's top young stars and OUCH is proud to be the primary sponsor of this endeavor. Learn more by visiting www.awtcf.org
Volunteer Team and Event Coverage
OUCH physicians have volunteered for countless team and event coverage, some of the highlights include work with the National Football League, Major League Baseball, Rock 'n Roll Marathon, Professional Golfer's Association, Professional Hockey, AMA Supercross, Ironman Triathlon and Olympic athletes from a broad range of sports.
