UNC Health Pardee Partners with Hendersonville Honeycrisps as Official Sports Medicine Provider
UNC Health Pardee is proud to announce its partnership with the Hendersonville Honeycrisps as the official sports medicine provider for the 2025 season. As the Honeycrisps take the field for Opening Day on Saturday, May 24, Pardee will ensure the team has the expert care they need to stay safe and healthy this season.
Through this partnership, Pardee will provide comprehensive sports medicine services to Honeycrisps athletes, including evaluation, injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and on-site game coverage with a certified athletic trainer at every home game. This collaboration is part of Pardee’s ongoing commitment to advancing community health and supporting local sports at all levels.
“We’re thrilled to be the official sports medicine provider for the Hendersonville Honeycrisps,” said Dwayne Durham, Director, Pardee Sports Medicine. “Baseball brings people together, and we’re excited to support this incredible team – not only as healthcare providers but as fans and neighbors.”
"Our team is proud to partner with UNC Health Pardee," said Brad Morrison, Co-Owner of the Hendersonville Honeycrisps. "Their commitment to athletic and community wellness aligns perfectly with our organization's values. We’re excited about the positive impact this partnership will have—not only in supporting the health and safety of our athletes but also in deepening our ties to the Hendersonville community."
As Hendersonville’s hometown team takes the field this weekend, fans can rest assured knowing the players are backed by one of the region’s leading healthcare teams. Opening Day festivities kick off at 12:00 p.m. on May 24, with first pitch scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Join Pardee and the rest of Hendersonville in celebrating the start of a new season filled with community spirit, baseball excitement, and a strong commitment to player health and safety.
About UNC Health Pardee
UNC Health Pardee is a not-for-profit regional healthcare organization based in Henderson County and managed by UNC Health. The county-owned hospital was founded in 1953 in Hendersonville, NC, and is licensed for 222 acute care beds. Pardee has grown from the Henderson County Hospital to become a healthcare system that serves residents across Henderson, Haywood, Transylvania, and Buncombe counties, offering a wide range of medical services, including a comprehensive primary care physician network with FQHC status, a cancer center, three urgent care locations, four orthopedics and sports medicine clinics and a medical staff representing 43 specialties. For more information or to find a physician, visit pardeehospital.org.
About the Hendersonville Honeycrisps
The Hendersonville Honeycrisps are a summer collegiate baseball team founded in 2022 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Competing in the Old North State League, the team's mission is to be the most exciting and family-friendly entertainment option in the Hendersonville area, as well as to aid in the personal and athletic development of college baseball players. The Honeycrisps won back-to-back Western Division Champions in 2022 & 2023 and actively support the community through partnerships with local nonprofits and youth programs. For more information, visit hendersonvillehoneycrisps.com.
