Mercy opens first sports medicine practice in St. Louis

After being named official medical provider of the St. Louis Cardinals a year ago, Mercy announced Monday its first sports medicine practice will open this month in Ballwin, according to the St. Louis Business Journal.

The sports medicine practice is located in an existing Mercy facility.

Dr. Brian Mahaffey will lead the new sports medicine office. He is currently part of the team of Mercy physicians who provide medical care for the Cardinals.

Mahaffey helped launch Mercy's regional sports medicine program in the Springfield area and serves as the head physician for Missouri State University's athletic program

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