Dr. Mark Galland Named Panelist at Inaugural VYPE High Schools Sports Conference & Expo Aug. 21

Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist to Discuss Injury Prevention

Raleigh, NC, August 12, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (http://www.orthonc.com/galland.html), will serve as a panelist at the inaugural VYPE High School Sports Conference & Expo, hosted by VYPE High School Sports Magazine on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Exposition Center on the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, located at 1025 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. Dr. Galland will contribute to the Injury Prevention: Play Smart, Stay Safe panel, which will focus on preventing injury on and off the field. Moderated by Rick Strunk of the North Carolina Athletic Association, the panel will begin at 11:30 a.m. For more information on the VYPE High School Sports Conference & Expo, visit http://www.connect2comm.com/vypeconference.

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“I am excited to participate in the inaugural VYPE High School Sports Conference & Expo,” said Dr. Galland. “This is a great event for anyone involved in athletics, and an exciting way to kick off the upcoming high school sports season. I look forward to speaking on the panel and being involved with the conference, as it is a wonderful informational opportunity for children, adolescents and entire families.”

About Dr. Mark Galland:
Dr. Mark Galland is an orthopaedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist and physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina. Galland received his medical degree from Tulane University’s School of Medicine and completed his residency in the university’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He began his career in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine while serving in the United States Navy at a naval hospital at Camp Lejeune, N.C. There, he served as chief of orthopaedic surgery and was the recipient of numerous awards for both leadership and excellence in treating injuries common to sailors and marines. Since beginning with Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina, Galland has continued to treat injured athletes. He currently serves as a team physician and orthopaedic consultant to the Carolina Mudcats, the AA affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds Major League Baseball team, and as medical director and orthopaedic consultant to the Louisburg College athletic program. He also serves as the team physician and orthopaedic consultant to several local high schools, as well as on the board of directors for the Trentini Foundation, a nonprofit scholarship organization. For more information, visit http://www.orthonc.com or http://drmarkgalland.com.

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