Big South Announces Partnership with MAKO Medical
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (www.BigSouthSports.com) – The Big South Conference is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with MAKO Medical, a diagnostics partner for businesses, physicians, public health departments, urgent care facilities, and hospitals around the United States.
As the “Official Health and Safety Partner” and “Official COVID-19 Test Provider” of the Big South, MAKO Medical will provide state-of-art testing to ensure the safety of Big South student-athletes and member institution staff during all Big South championships. MAKO Medical will also support the Oct. 18-31 Big South Virtual 5K, which benefits youth athletic organizations in the Southeast, receive health & safety signage at Big South championships, and will be a participating partner of the first annual Big South Business to University Tour later this year.
“In a time of tremendous uncertainty we are grateful to have a partner in MAKO Medical that we can count on for professional, timely and accurate service,” said Big South Commissioner Kyle Kallander. “The health and safety of Big South student-athletes is our number one priority, and partnering with MAKO Medical is a huge step towards ensuring a safe environment in which our teams can compete. We are excited to welcome MAKO Medical on board and are so pleased to have their support.”
“Since April, our MAKO Medical team has processed more than 1.3 million COVID tests with a rapid turnaround time of under two days for 98% of the tests once they arrive at our Henderson, N.C. facility,” stated Chad Price, CEO of MAKO Medical. “We are honored to bring that high level of customer service to the Big South Conference. Staff, student athletes and the parents who care for these students need peace of mind when it comes to COVID-19, and that comes from rapid, reliable testing results.”
MAKO Medical is a College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited laboratory. Among the 500+ employees are a significant number of U.S. Military veterans who are foundational to MAKO’s elite and high touch client services model.
Van Wagner, the multi-media rights and sponsorship partner of the Big South Conference, facilitated the development and execution of this partnership.
ABOUT MAKO MEDICAL (www.makomedical.com)
MAKO Medical Laboratories is dedicated to providing hospitals, doctors, urgent care centers, and businesses with fast, competitive, and comprehensive laboratory services. MAKO Medical Laboratories utilizes state-of-the-art instrumentation and robotics to provide impeccable results and faster turnaround times. MAKO Medical Laboratories' highly credentialed medical team continually develops custom and proprietary methodologies. MAKO Medical Laboratories maintains one of the highest Ph.D to instrument ratios in the country. MAKO Medical Laboratories donates a substantial portion of its revenue to local charities, families in need, and organizations that support women and children. MAKO Medical Laboratories employs U.S. military veterans and donates FREE diagnostic services to international countries in need. Also, MAKO Medical Laboratories supports many faith based programs. Preferred Provider for BCBS and several other carriers. If you are interested in learning more about MAKO Medical and its services, please contact Chad Price at cprice@makomedical.com.