Feb. 7, 2006
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Marshall Sports Medicine Hall of Fame will induct its sixth class this weekend at the group's annual banquet this Saturday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m., in the Don Morris Room at the Marshall University Student Center. The event is sponsored by Cabell-Huntington Hospital.
The Marshall Sports Medicine Hall of Fame will honor four individuals in its sixth class. Connie Hill, Dr. Ross Patton, Dr. Laura Reese, and Mark Taylor will all be recognized for their contributions to the Marshall University Sports Medicine community.
The accomplishments and biographies of the 2006 honorees are listed below.
Connie Hill
B.A. in Physically Handicapped/Physical Education K-12, May 1986, Marshall University
MA in School Guidance Counseling, May 1993, Marshall University
MS in Health and Physical Education Emphasis: Athletic Training, May 2001, Marshall University
Working toward Certification in Visually-Impaired and Functional Mentally Disabled, University of Louisville
| * Working | Certified by National Athletic Trainers' Association, August 2000 |
| Kentucky School for the Blind, Job Coach, Recreation Director, Athletic Trainer, 2002-Present | |
| Cabell County Board of Education, Adaptive Physical Education Specialist, 1994-2002 | |
| Elementary Physical Education Specialist, 1986-94 | |
| Marshall University: Supervisor of Athletic Trainers for area high schools and part-time | |
| Athletic Trainer for Athletics Department | |
| W.Va. Learning Disabilities Professional Award, 2004 | |
| W.Va. Special Olympics Coach of the Year, 1997 | |
| W.Va. Special Olympics Volunteer of the Year, 1994 | |
| W.Va. Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, 1990 | |
| W.Va. Young Professional Award, 1989 | |
| * Professional Affiliations | National Athletic Trainers' Association |
| American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance | |
| * W.Va. Education Association | |
| * American School Counselors Association |
Dr. Ross Patton
Bachelor of Theology, Appalachian Bible College, 1970
M.D., West Virginia University, 1976
Completed Internship at Mt. Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
Completed Residency at Marshall University Family Practice, Huntington, W.Va.
| * Licensure | States of West Virginia and Ohio |
| * Working | Marshall University School of Medicine, 1987-Present |
| Concord College Student Health Physician, 1982-87 | |
| Private Practice in Athens, W.Va., 1982-87 | |
| Tug River Health Clinic, 1979-82 | |
| National Health Service Corps Tug River Health Clinic, 1977-79 | |
| * Diplomate | American Board of Family Practice Certified, 1991, and Recertified, 1997 |
| * Military Service | National Health Service Corps, Tug River Health Clinic, 1979 |
| * Hospital Affiliations | Cabell Huntington Hospital, 1991-Present |
| Hospital Vozandes del Oriente Shell, Educador | |
| St. Mary's Hospital, 1991-94 | |
| Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, W.Va., 1982-87 | |
| Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, W.Va., 1979-82 | |
| Stevens Clinic Hospital, Welch, W.Va., 1977-82 | |
| * Professional Affiliations | Member of American Academy of Family Practice |
| American College of Sports Medicine | |
| American Medical Society for Sports Medicine | |
| * Positions Held | Associate Professor, Dept. of Family and Community Health, Marshall University School of Medicine 1994-Present |
| Assistant Professor, Dept. of Family and Community Health, Marshall University School of Medicine, 1987-94 | |
| Residency Advisor, Obstetrics, Dept. of Family and Community Health, Marshall University School of Medicine, 1992-Present | |
| Director of Student Health, Marshall University, 1987-Present | |
| Curriculum Director of Emergency Medicine, Dept. of Family and Community Health, Marshall University School of Medicine, 1987-96 | |
| Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept. of Family Medicine, WVU School of Medicine, 1993-Present | |
| * Sports Medicine Activities | Chief of Division of Sports Medicine: Department of Family and Community Health, Marshall University School of Medicine, 1987-Present |
| Director of Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine and Adult Fitness, 1987-Present | |
| Team Physician for Marshall University (1987-Present), Cabell Midland H.S. (1994-Present), Barboursville H.S. (1987-94), Concord College (1982-87), MT. View H.S. (1978-82) | |
| Marshall University Sports Science and Wellness Institute | |
| W.Va. Academy of Family Practice Sports Medicine Committee |
Dr. Laura Reese
DO-BS in Biology, Gannon University, 1987
Doctor of Osteopathy, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1991
Internship at Metro Health Center, Erie, Pa.
Residency in Family Practice, University of Pittsburgh, St. Margaret Memorial Hospital
Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine, Marshall University School of Medicine
Residency in Orthopedics Pinnacle Health at Community General, Harrisburg, Pa.
| * Working | Orthopedic Surgeon, Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, Ohio, 1999-2001 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon, Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital & Kings Daughter Medical Center, Ashland, Ky., 2001-Present | |
| * Certifications | |
| American Board of Osteopathic Orthopedic Surgery, 2001 | |
| CAQ Primary Care Sports Medicine, 1995 | |
| American Board of Family Practice, 1994 | |
| Diplomat American Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners | |
| * Memberships | |
| American Academy of Osteopathic Orthopedic Surgeons, 1999 | |
| American Medical Women's Association, 1997 | |
| Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society, 1996 | |
| American Academy of Sports Medicine, 1995 | |
| American College of Orthopedic Surgery, 1995 | |
| West Virginia Board of Osteopathy, 1994 | |
| American Academy of Osteopathy, 1993 | |
| American Medical Association, 1992 | |
| American College of General Practitioners, 1992 | |
| American Academy of Family Practice, 1992 | |
| *Owner of Ashland Orthopedic Associates |
Mark Taylor
BS in Physical Education, Marshall University, 1977
Physical Therapy, West Virginia University, 1982
| *Working | Huntington Physical Therapy, Huntington, W.Va., 1984-Present |
| (Consultant to Marshall University Athletic Department, Huntington Blizzard Hockey Team, and area high schools) | |
| Physical Therapist for 2004 U.S. Tennis Open in New York | |
| *Memberships | American Physical Therapy Association |
| Healthy Huntington Org. | |
| *Licensure | States of West Virginia and Kentucky |
