Barton Health Once Again Named Official Medical Partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Lake Tahoe, CA — Barton Health is proud to announce it has once again been named an official medical partner of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard, continuing a long-standing relationship that spans more than 15 years. Tahoe-based medical professionals have supported U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes even before the formal partnership with Barton, reflecting deep roots between elite winter sports and the Lake Tahoe medical community.
“We are pleased to extend our partnership with Barton Health,” said Gillian Bower, Senior Vice President of High Performance at U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Their dedication to athlete care and deep roots in the mountain sports community make them an invaluable partner. Together, we continue to foster a culture of excellence and ensure our athletes have access to outstanding medical expertise both on and off the snow.”
Barton Health’s orthopedic physicians, athletic trainers, rehabilitation therapists and performance coaches are honored to care for world-class athletes and to represent the Lake Tahoe region on the national and international stage. Participation in the U.S. Ski & Snowboard medical pool requires specialized certification, onboard training and extensive experience. Barton providers support athletes at pre-season camps and training sessions, World Cup races and other competitions attended by the national team.
Barton’s Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is recognized as a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Certified Center of Excellence. This distinction reflects Barton’s integrated high-performance model that combines advanced orthopedic care with rehabilitation, reconditioning and sports performance programs designed to support athletes at the highest level.
“Barton is honored to serve elite athletes competing at the highest levels of sport,” said Dr. Clint Purvance, Barton President and CEO. “This partnership reinforces our commitment to excellence and demonstrates that the expertise provided by our sports medicine team is truly world class.”
The benefits of this expertise extend well beyond professional athletics. Barton’s experience treating complex orthopedic and sports-related injuries directly supports the active residents and visitors who live, work and recreate in the Lake Tahoe region.
Through this continued partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Barton Health reaffirms its dedication to advancing sports medicine, supporting elite athletic performance and delivering outstanding care to the mountain community it proudly serves.
About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit usskiandsnowboard.org.
About Barton Health
Barton Health is a non-profit, bi-state healthcare system and a member of Cleveland Clinic Connected, providing nationally recognized, compassionate care to residents and visitors of the Lake Tahoe region. Barton Health provides a comprehensive range of services including acute care, a Level III Trauma Center, emergency medicine, primary and specialty care, sports medicine, and world-class orthopedic care. As a leader in mountain and sports-related healthcare, Barton Health supports athletes and active communities through personalized treatment, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance-focused care. For more information, visit bartonhealth.org.
