Sacred Heart Cathedral is proud to announce the opening of the new Abusharkh Family Sports Medicine Center on Thursday, October 2nd.

Located in the Student Life Center, the Abusharkh Family Sports Medicine Center is the next step in SHC's continued pursuit of excellence in programming through state-of-the-art facilities. This dedicated space will elevate the award-winning Sports Medicine Program's standing as providing the highest and most comprehensive standard of care for student-athletes in the Bay Area, focusing on areas of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation. The advanced facility will include new equipment, including two recovery cold tubs, hydrocollator, ice machine, treatment table, modality cart, high-low treatment table and taping station.

Inspired by the Daughters of Charity and the De La Salle Christian Brothers, SHC aims to provide every student-athlete with the necessary tools to achieve and succeed in the classroom and on the field of competition. With nearly 800 students competing in 24 sports, SHC continues to support its premier athletic program with cutting-edge resources. 

"In keeping with our mission, Sacred Heart Cathedral is committed to providing the very best to its students and community members through our programming and our campus resources. The Abusharkh Family Sports Medicine Center is another step in our continued pursuit of excellence and further establishing SHC as an iconic presence in the San Francisco Bay Area," President Dr. Melinda Skrade said. " We are grateful for the Abusharkh family and the many supporters who contributed to this important campus improvement."

A private ceremony will be held on Thursday, October 2, and will include a blessing and opening of the Abusharkh Family Sports Medicine Center.