The Horsemen’s Newsletter August 2015 Vol. 25 • Number 7 MJC, MTHA INTRODUCE LANDMARK NEW HEALTH SYSTEM Maryland Jockey Club, in conjunction with Maryland Thoroughbred streamlined prescription refill process along with an advanced medical Horsemen’s Association, is proud to announce MedStar Health as the of- records system (EMR). This sophisticated EMR system will allow external ficial medical partner of Maryland racing. MedStar will also serve as the MedStar specialists access to patients records if continuing care is neces- official physicians for the innovative Horsemen’s Health System, which sary. will provide routine and critical care to Maryland’s licensed horsemen and Transportation to external providers will also be made available free jockeys. of charge to horsemen via UBER® ridesharing service if need requires. “We are extremely excited to partner with MedStar Sports Medicine,” More than 55 sports organizations (including the Baltimore Ravens, said MJC President Sal Sinatra. “Our priority has Washington Nationals, Chesapeake Bayhawks, Washington always been to provide our jockeys and horse- Capitals, Washington Wizards, Baltimore Blast, and US La- men with a large network of the best sports crosse) have chosen MedStar Sports Medicine as their official medicine specialists and we believe this affilia- medical team. tion accomplishes that.” “MedStar Health is known nationally for their advanced The Horsemen’s Health System is a creative patient care,” said MTHA President Tim Keefe. “We’re look- and modern approach for a health platform ing forward to partnering with them and using their medical that is unrivaled in the racing industry and puts expertise to keep our horsemen Maryland racing’s medical care on par with other healthy.” professional sports in the region. This new sys- MedStar Sports Medicine, an tem will allow licensed horsemen and jockeys to initiative integrated throughout take advantage of the vast MedStar network for their medical care. MedStar Health, is one of the premier sports medicine programs in the Physicians will be available for walk-ins and appointments on racedays country, offering the latest advancements in sports medicine technology. from one-hour prior to the first race until the completion of the last race in MedStar Sports Medicine has grown to include more than 43 physicians, a new professional setting at Laurel Park. On dark days, MedStar physi- a team of certified athletic trainers and a network of nurses, therapists, cians are located within a short few miles of both Laurel Park and Pimlico nutritionists, and other clinical support associates at MedStar’s 10 hospitals with hours 365 days a year. and its network of community-based healthcare facilities. MTHA’s Racetrack Representative Diana Pinones will function as the In addition, MedStar conducts cardiovascular and head injury research health administrator for the program and will organize access to the sys- for the National Football League, and offers a sports medicine fellowship tem in English and Spanish. In addition, the new platform will offer a Continued on page 2 New Medication Guideline Booklets Available MTHA, in conjunction with the Maryland Racing Commission, has printed a new, updated ver- sion of Maryland Racing Medication Guidelines to be used as a reference for horsemen. The guidebooks, dated August 1, 2015, reflect the latest medication recommendations as part of the National Uniform Medication Program, an effort that began in the Mid-Atlantic region more than two years ago. Booklets may be obtained by horsemen in the Laurel Park racing office, the MTHA office, by visiting www.mdhorsemen.com or by calling 410-902-6842. Continued from cover program for orthopedic surgeons to learn the Introducing Counseling Administrator art and science of sports medicine. Treatment of concussions and head injuries will be a major focus of the new program. Med- ical Director Dr. Frank P. Dawson IV (pictured), Jasmine Arian who also functions as team physician for the Baltimore Ravens and Morgan State Football, It might be the best pairing since Amer- do outreach and make sure people know will be implementing advanced, clearly defined ican Pharoah and Victor Espinoza. The I’m available for whatever they may need.” concussion protocols for jockeys and horsemen Horsemen’s Counseling Program and its Arian is in her Laurel Park office on alike in the first few months of operation. new assistance coordinator, Jasmine Arian, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fri- “Concussions are a major problem facing appear to be made for each other. days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office is lo- professional sports in this country,” remarked Arian, 24, knows her way around a cated on the backstretch in the new dorms Dr. Dawson. “Medstar is a leader in the diag- racetrack. She’s engaged to Oscar Mancilla, building. She is also at Pimlico on Tues- nosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury. the son of jockey Oscar Mancilla (yes, they days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the MTHA’s Our expert sports medicine team, as well as both have the same name). So when the office located near the Racing office. our vast network of sub-specialists, will enable HCP job became available she immediately The new coordinator said she has an us to provide Maryland jockeys and horsemen showed an interest. open door policy, so people can simply with the same level of care that our local profes- sional sports teams receive.” “My passion is having a career to help walk in, or they can make an appointment The Jockey’s Guild, Inc. was consulted in people,” Arian said. “When I saw this job, I by calling Arian at 301-776-0404 or MTHA the development of this program and Nation- thought it would be an excellent fit. I know Racetrack Representative Diana Pinones at al Manager Terry Meyocks is eager to see the a lot about the track.” 410-902-6844, for Spanish speakers. changes. Arian started working for the HCP of- The HCP has been working toward “The new Horsemen’s Health System is ficially on July 1, taking over from recently a drug-free environment for a long time a major leap forward and we greatly appreci- retired Bill Borchardt, who married and and Arian said she is already working to ate the consideration of MJC and MTHA,” said moved to Alabama. While Borchardt actu- coordinate drug and alcohol treatment Meyocks. “Our jockeys are top-notch profes- ally did individual counseling sessions on programs with Hope House in Laurel and sional athletes and it’s exciting to see their a part-time basis, Arian will instead assist with alcohol and narcotics programs. She health care reflect their professionalism. We horsemen full-time to find professional added she plans to set up at least one bi- look forward to working with MedStar and help for what they need. lingual Alcoholics Anonymous meeting their medical staff.” The Horsemen’s Counseling Program, a week at Laurel Park, helping to solve The partnership with MedStar will begin which is a cooperative effort between possible language issues and a prevalent with the Laurel Fall meet, which gets under way MTHA and Maryland Jockey Club, assists transportation issue. on Saturday, September 12. racetrack employees who are dealing with People already have been coming to personal, family and work-related situa- the new coordinator to help them enroll tions that may be troubling. The coordi- in health care, Medicare and Medicaid and Free Health Fairs nator provides services and resources to Arian is personally taking employees to Coming In August assist in dealing with a wide variety of social services offices when necessary, and problems including: stress, depression, helping them fill out paperwork. Mark your calendar now for Maryland family problems, marital conflict, anxiety, Arian clearly wants to be of service. Horsemen’s Health Fairs in August at Laurel Park and Pimlico. grief, alcohol or drug abuse, financial con- “I think one of the things that helped Dates are: Monday, Aug. 17: 9:30 a.m. to cerns and legal issues. me get this job is that I went in with a lot 12:30 p.m., Laurel Track Kitchen and Grooms, hotwalkers, jockeys, train- of confidence that I could really help the ers – anyone working on the back- Wednesday, Aug. 19: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., employees. That’s what I want to do,” she Pimlico. stretch – can go to the HCP coordinator remarked. “My door is at Laurel Park or Pimlico Race Course to For further information contact Bobby open. People can just Lillis at (410) 902-6843. seek help. And trainers, worried about an walk in or they can employee, can ask the coordinator for help call. The Horse- with an employee. In all cases, conversa- men’s Counseling The Horsemen’s tions with the HCP coordinator are private Program has had and protected in each individual’s person- the same phone Newsletter nel file. number for Arian will be working toward her full years, 301-776- Published by the accreditation to become a licensed coun- 0404. I’m here selor later this year after getting married in and ready to MTHA September. “I have my bachelor’s degree help.” 500 Redland Court – Suite 105, from Towson University in psychology Owings Mills, Maryland 21117; and will help coordinate an assessment (410) 902-6842; Fax: (410) 902-6841; to determine problems and the kind of E-mail: [email protected] care individuals need. I’ve been here two Website: www.mdhorsemen.com months and it has been busy, but I want to Dan Mangum News Clips Recreation Report 410-802-5798 Assistance Fund Bowling Pickup Softball Receives Grant The MTHA Bowling Tournament was held The MTHA summer pickup softball games Thoroughbred Charities in June at AMF Laurel Lanes.