McNeese extends partnership with LCMHS as the Official Sports Medicine provider of McNeese Athletics

LAKE CHARLES – McNeese Vice President and Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer announced a partnership extension with Lake Charles Memorial Health System as the Official Sports Medicine partner for McNeese Athletics.

This extension will run through 2028 with the ability to renew in 2029. LCMHS and the McNeese Athletic Foundation first signed the partnership in the summer of 2024.

“I’m excited to announce the extension of our sponsorship agreement with Lake Charles Memorial Health System,” said Schroyer. “For decades, Memorial has had an incredible impact on Lake Charles and McNeese, not only as a healthcare leader, but as a steadfast partner invested in the health, growth, and success of our community. Their commitment reaches far beyond hospital walls, touching families, businesses, and our student-athletes every single day.

“The service and professionalism their team brings to our campus is second to none, and we’re proud to continue building on the strong relationship between McNeese Athletics and Memorial for years to come.

“I’d also like to personally thank my friends Devon Hyde, President and CEO, and Jason Rashall, Chief Strategy Officer. Their leadership continues to shape the future of healthcare in our region. What they’ve done for this community is unmatched, and I’ve truly enjoyed working alongside both of them over the past few years.”

“As Southwest Louisiana’s health system, Lake Charles Memorial is proud to continue caring for the Cowboys and Cowgirls of McNeese State University,” said Devon Hyde, President & CEO of Lake Charles Memorial Health System. “Extending this partnership reflects our commitment to the people and programs that shape our region. McNeese athletics are part of our culture, and we’re honored to support the health, safety, and performance of its student-athletes through our exceptional sports medicine team members.”

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is the largest full-service not-for-profit community health system in the region. The system is made up of three hospitals, including Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women, the Archer Institute, 50-plus clinic locations, including Moss Memorial Health Clinic, and the LSU Family Medicine Residency. Lake Charles Memorial responds to the most immediate and primary medical needs of all people in Southwest Louisiana.