INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - Franciscan Health and Cathedral High School in Indianapolis have joined together to form the all-new School Health Partnership.
Starting this summer, Franciscan will be providing a range of health services to Cathedral students, including sports medicine, strength and conditioning and a school nurse.
Dr. Joe Richardville from Franciscan Physician Network Sports Medicine Specialists Indianapolis will serve as the head team physician for Cathedral High School. Dr. Richardville and his team provide a full range of services for individuals of all ages and activity levels.
Board-certified, Dr. Richardville is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. He completed his residency at Franciscan Health Family Medicine and a fellowship at Indiana University School of Medicine in sports medicine. Dr. Richardville specializes in sports medicine and family medicine.
In collaboration with Franciscan, Dr. Tyler McCarroll, from Forté Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, will serve as the orthopedic surgeon for Cathedral High School as part of the School Health Partnership.
Board-certified, Dr. McCarroll is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Indiana University School of Medicine and a fellowship in orthopedic surgery sports medicine at the prestigious American Sports Medicine Institute at Andrew's Sports Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. McCarroll specializes in sports medicine, hip and knee surgery.
"Cathedral High School has a storied tradition in both academics and athletics and continues to promote excellence in the classroom and on the playing field," said Sharon Annee, administrative director, orthopedic and neuroscience at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. "We are honored to join the team at Cathedral to form the School Health Partnership, which will benefit the entire Cathedral family."
"Our new School Health Partnership with Franciscan Health will provide our students with an atmosphere of caring and support," said Julie Barthel, principal at Cathedral. "Through this new partnership, we believe we can positively impact the health and wellness of our students and families at Cathedral High School."
Cathedral High School is a private Catholic high school in Indianapolis, which serves approximately 1,200 students in grades 9 to 12.
