ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) – A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the future site of Bellin Health’s sports medicine clinic.
“We are pleased to further our relationship with Bellin Health. Together, we are having a positive impact on the quality of life in our community,” Mark Murphy, Packers president and CEO, said in a statement. “Bellin is known for delivering high quality healthcare and they’ve been a fantastic partner. We’re delighted to have this clinic be one of the initial tenants in the Titletown District.”
The clinic is one of three main anchors of the Green Bay Packers new Titletown District. The other two are Hinterland Restaurant and Brewery and Lodge Kohler.
“This facility will serve as a destination for those in need of excellence in sports medicine,” said George Kerwin, Bellin Health president and CEO in a statement. “The most prominent aspect of our relationship with the Packers has been our shared desire to elevate the health and wellness of the community. This is an opportunity to share a magnificent sports medicine facility with athletes of all abilities.”
The new clinic will be a sports medicine facility specializing in injury prevention, treatment and therapy and performance improvement. Officials say it’ll be a 52,000-square-foot facility, employing about 80 people.
The clinic will be staffed by longtime Packers team physician Dr. Patrick McKenzie, as well as Dr. Jim Ebben, Dr. James Spears, Dr. Gil Freeman and other sports medicine specialists. It will serve as a care location for Green Bay Packers players and the community at large.
Completion of Bellin’s facility, Lodge Kohler and Hinterland are slated to be complete by the start of the 2017 Packers Training Camp.
Last week, the Packers announced up to 10 acres of land within the district will be dedicated to a public park.
