North Shore-LIJ launches Health Information Team at Citi Field

By Jessica Ablamsky

The best health news to come from the Mets might be a new partnership between the franchise and the North Shore- Long Island Jewish Health System.

Located in the first ballpark in Major League Baseball where visitors will be able learn about health information throughout the season in a dedicated space, The Health Information Team (HIT) is on the field level at the right field corner.

Doctors and other medical professionals will be on staff at every game to provide advice on a variety of health-related topics, including exercise nutrition, skin cancer and stress reduction. Staff can also provide referrals to LIJ physicians and information about other health-care services in Queens.

The unique affiliation is a melding of passions: Saul Katz, president of the Mets, is also the Chairman of the Board for LIJ.

“We want to educate and promote to our fans the benefits of engaging in a healthy lifestyle,” said Katz. “The Health Information Team brings the superior talent and care of doctors and clinicians at North Shore-LIJ directly to fans at Citi Field and provides a glimpse into what’s to come at the Katz Women’s Hospital.”

The Health Information Team will be open at every game until the middle of the seventh inning.