BUF Eagles Student-Athlete Medical Care
Partnering with Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH), Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC), Chipley Physical Therapy, and the associated clinics of NFCH including the Graceville Express Care Clinic.
Welcome to Baptist University of Florida (BUF) Athletics! You are about to embark upon a unique path by participating in collegiate sports. At BUF, we take the health care of our student-athletes seriously. In BUF Athletics, we compete to WIN. To win is to relentlessly pursue excellence in everything we do to honor the Lord. Winning involves intentionally leveraging our talents and abilities to point others towards Christ. Winning requires the commitment and ownership of all team members. No role or contribution is too small. We will be committed to one another and accountable to one another. Winning culture is developed as the team members selflessly sacrifice for the good of the team and aim to execute daily tasks at a high level.
Caring for the health and wellness of our student-athletes is an important part of helping athletes fulfill the vision of BUF Athletics, competing for Christ and competing for championships. Below you will find important information regarding our medical care and support for our athletics department, which is focused on the prevention of injuries as well as the timely treatment of athletic injuries including rehabilitation and prevention of future injuries.
Mission Statement
BUF Athletics is a distinctive athletic program that exists to: disciple student-athletes for the advancement of the Kingdom, develop skills and character, and display the University’s spirit of excellence and passion.
BUF Eagles Medical Coverage
BUF Eagle student-athlete's health care is coordinated between the BUF Team Doctor and the Medical Staff of Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH). The NFCH Staff will conduct athletic physical exams at the beginning of the school year and will maintain accurate records of medical and injury histories. Any referral and imaging done by the Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic will also be communicated to the BUF Team Doctor and student-athlete. Our current team doctor is a board-certified family physician with over 30 years of experience. Family Physicians are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals that are educated and trained to prevent, recognize, evaluate, and treat injuries and illnesses. At BUF, our medical team works closely with physicians and physical therapists at Northwest Florida Community Hospital, Graceville Clinic, Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic, Chipley Therapy Group, and other local partners to provide quality healthcare services to our student-athletes. For questions regarding our athletic medical services, please reach out to our athletic director or team doctor (email addresses below).
The team doctor or one of her team members will be present at all home events. A therapy and rehab specialist will be available throughout the week, assisting with mobility, therapy, rehab, and other athlete needs. A NFCH medical provider (physician/PA/NP) will be available to see athletes within 36 hours (if not immediately) for injuries and TOC will expedite rapid referrals.
Certified athletic trainers will be contracted to cover many home athletic events. To help us facilitate these services, student-athletes are charged a fee of $200 per semester each school year.
Visiting Teams | Insurance | BUF Athletic Participation Waiver | BUF Athletic Physical Exam
Dr. Leisa Bailey
Baptist University of Florida Team Doctor
lbailey@buf.edu
Ms. Robin Lignell
Baptist University of Florida Therapy and Rehab Specialist
rlignell@buf.edu
Mr. Nathaniel Hughes
Baptist University of Florida Athletic Director
athletics@buf.edu
Emergency Departments
Northwest Florida Community Hospital
1360 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL 32428
Jackson Hospital
4250 Hospital Drive Marianna, FL 32446
Southeast Health
1108 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301
Flowers Hospital
4370 W Main Street, Dothan, AL 36305
Urgent Care
Graceville Medical Express Care Clinic
5429 College Drive, Graceville, FL 32440
Monday-Saturday: 7 am – 7 pm
(850) 263-0639
NFCH Express Care
1376 Brickyard Road Suite 2, Chipley, FL 32428
Monday-Saturday: 7 am – 7 pm
(850) 638-0552
Chipola Quick Care
4896-A Highway 90 East, Marianna, Florida 32446
Monday-Friday: 7 am – 7 pm
Weekends: 8 am - 4:30 pm
(850) 526-6700
Main Street Family Care
3071 South Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36301
Monday-Friday: 8 am – 8 pm
Weekends: 9 am – 4 pm
(334) 500-5044
