St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School and The Hughston Clinic have formed a partnership to protect the school's athletes and students. Champ L. Baker III, MD, David C. Rehak, MD, Aaron A. Joiner, DO, and John Henderson, DO are the team physicians. Dr. Joiner along with Athletic Trainer Jessica Carter, ATC, will be on the sidelines during games. Jessica will also work with the student-athletes during practices and will be available at the school daily for additional athletic training needs.  As the official sports medicine provider for St. Anne-Pacelli, Hughston also helps plan and implement safety protocols and procedures at the sporting events.

Hughston physicians have been on the sidelines since Dr. Hughston started the tradition 70 years ago. When an athlete is injured, the sports medicine team provides immediate expert evaluation and care. If the injury requires further treatment or follow-up the team physician will design the treatment protocol. If an injury occurs during practice or a game, an athlete doesn't have to spend hours in the ER. Hughston Urgent Ortho offers after-hours orthopaedic care, 6 days a week, and no appointment is needed. Additionally, the Hughston sports medicine team provides high school pre-participation exams and Saturday morning injury clinics at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital during football season.  

"Our sports medicine team and state-of-the-art facilities allow us to provide St. Anne-Pacelli athletes with orthopaedic care like no other," said Dr. Rehak and Dr. Baker.

" We are thankful for the partnership with The Hughston Clinic," says St. Anne-Pacelli Athletic Director Corry Black. "We are getting first class care for our student-athletes." 

About Jessica Carter, ATC

Born and raised in Jasper, Florida, Jessica Carter, ATC, received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. During her undergraduate program, she worked with Ponte Vedra High School, UNF's Softball and Women's Soccer teams, Jacksonville University's Football team, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. She came to the Hughston Foundation as an Athletic Training Fellow to provide athletic training services to the student-athletes at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School. While here, she will work towards a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology online through the University of North Georgia. "I feel that God has blessed me with the opportunity and the ability to work alongside this great group of coaches and student-athletes," says Jessica. "I'm excited to see what this upcoming year has in store!"

About St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School

Located in Columbus, Ga., St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School is the only Catholic, preschool through 12th grade, college preparatory school serving the southwestern portion of the state. St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School, through Catholic formation and academic excellence, is committed to the spiritual, intellectual, and physical development of the students entrusted to our care.