Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center Named a Founding Partner and Healthcare Provider for AV ALTA FC

Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center has entered into an agreement to become a founding partner and official healthcare provider of the Antelope Valley’s newly formed professional soccer club, AV ALTA FC. The new agreement offers a significant 3-year founding partner sponsorship along with medical services for the team.
Among other benefits, Palmdale Regional Medical Center’s logo will be featured on the team’s 2025 workout and pre-match club jerseys and the hospital’s presence and service line information will be available at all home matches at the newly renovated Lancaster Municipal in Lancaster, CA.
Palmdale Regional’s medical staff will provide AV ALTA FC’s coaching staff and players with comprehensive healthcare services on and off the field, such as diagnostic services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, MRIs, CTs, X-Rays and the provision of surgical and other facilities. The first professional home game will occur on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
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“From professional athletes to the local community, we offer all patients access to compassionate clinical talent, advanced technology and a facility that provides all private, single-occupancy rooms,” said Nana Deeb, Chief Executive Officer at Palmdale Regional Medical Center. “We are so excited to be a founding partner of the AV’s new professional soccer team and to be part of their health and wellness.”
“Our partnership with Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center will be critical to our success, on and off the pitch,” said John Smelzer, Founder & President of AV ALTA FC. “Nothing is more important to us than the health and welfare of our players and staff, and Palmdale Regional Medical Center will ensure they receive the best possible care.”