Grande Ronde Hospital | Life & Health | Summer 2019

If you ask Adam Heisinger, DO, what he loves about his job, one of the things he’ll probably mention is working with athletes. Dr. Heisinger, a skilled orthopedic surgeon for the GRH Specialty Clinic, has a unique role within our sports community. He’s passionate about working with athletes and serves as the Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Team Physician—or “Team Doc”—coordinating sports medicine care with EOU’s team of athletic trainers. A medical MVP The Team Doc is crucial to the success of a collegiate athletic department, allowing the athletic training team to work directly with a physician in cases of acute or chronic injuries that require a diagnosis, surgery, or a specialized treatment plan. Prompt evaluation and treatment of an athlete’s injuries allow them to spend less time on the sidelines and more time doing what they love—and what they do best. “Athletes are very competitive, and they want to get back on the playing field as quickly as possible,” says Liz Flom, Assistant Athletic Trainer, EOU. “Sometimes they’re hesitant to trust somebody who doesn’t understand or know their goals. Dr. Heisinger is great about understanding the athlete’s needs—from cross-country all the way to football. He knows the demands of the sport, he knows what the athlete’s goals are, and he does everything possible to support that.” Although Dr. Heisinger spends time working specifically with high-functioning, specialized athletes, he’s passionate about all athletes—no matter their age or skill level. He completed a specialized sports medicine fellowship with Orthopaedic Research of Virginia, providing him with the skills to care for our athletes in Union County and beyond. Grande Ronde Hospital 900 Sunset Drive La Grande, OR 97850 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Walla Walla, WA Permit No. 44 LIFE AND HEALTH is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of GRANDE RONDE HOSPITAL, 900 Sunset Drive, La Grande, OR 97850. Jeremy P. Davis, MHA President/CEO Mardi Ford Director, Communications&Marketing; Public Information Officer, LifeandHealth Editor Wendy Roberts Senior Director ofAdministrative Services, CommunityBenefitsOfficer Information in LIFE AND HEALTH comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2019 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Heisinger gets you back in the game + CALL TODAY For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Heisinger, call the GRH Specialty Clinic today at 541-663-3100 or visit grh.org/ortho . “Getting athletes back to playing is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job. I’ve had the privilege of working with colleges and universities, as well as professional teams, but the majority of my practice is getting everyday people back to their normal activities—and that is just as rewarding.” —Adam Heisinger, DO