Geisinger named official health care provider of RailRiders

MOOSIC — Geisinger was named the official health system of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, as part of a multiyear sponsorship.

The partnership goes into effect this season.

As the official Health Care Provider, Geisinger’s sponsorship includes:

• Providing injury prevention training sessions at the stadium for local high school athletic directors, coaches, players and youth leagues

• Six Geisinger health fairs at the field

• The creation of a healthy food options on the suite menu

• “Health Awareness” theme nights

• Serving as the official medical staff of RailRiders University

• A presenting partner of the Challenger Little League

• Naming rights to the Plaza and Kids Zone

The RailRiders will open their 2018 season April 6 at PNC Field.

Former major league All-Star pitcher Andy Ashby and Dr. Anthony D. Aquilina, regional president of Geisinger Northeast, announce Geisinger becoming the official health care system of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Jan. 22 at PNC Field in Moosic.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web1_ABJ-Geisinger-RailRiders.jpg.optimal.jpgFormer major league All-Star pitcher Andy Ashby and Dr. Anthony D. Aquilina, regional president of Geisinger Northeast, announce Geisinger becoming the official health care system of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Jan. 22 at PNC Field in Moosic. Submitted photo