DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, July 15, 2020 – The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) announced today that Cambia Health Solutions has been named the mask’s official partner. As the world’s top professional golfers return to play following a prolonged shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cambia Health Solutions is helping to promote the health and safety of this year’s competition by providing facial masks to players, caddies. and staff throughout the LPGA and Symetra Tours.
The use of cloth face coatings is recommended by the CDC in public settings to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, along with other preventive measures, including social removal, frequent hand washing, cleaning and disinfection of surfaces managed frequently.
“We are reminded of the importance of the community and the commitment we have to each other during this unprecedented period,” said Mark Ganz, CEO of Cambia Health Solutions. “Cambia is honored to be the official mask partner of the LPGA tour. We are happy to support the health and safety of players and fans and are proud of our partnership with LPGA, an organization that enables generations of leadership and mentoring. “
Cambia Health Solutions is a longtime supporter of the LPGA Tour, which has been the main sponsor of the Cambia Portland Classic since 2014. The Cambia Portland Classic is more than a golf tournament: it is a celebration of women’s success, leadership and empowerment. Change and the Portland Classic have a long history of commitment to Portland area organizations, raising millions of dollars over the years for causes that promote the health and well-being of individuals and families in local communities. During this pandemic, they were also a resource of information on COVID-19 best health practices for its clients in the United States and within the LPGA organization.
“As a trusted partner on the LPGA tour for many years, Change Health Solutions was our first call when we started getting ready to play again,” said Heather Daly-Donofrio, Chief Tour Operations Officer for LPGA. “Keeping athletes, caddies, staff and tournament partners healthy is our number one priority. We appreciate the support of Cambia in helping us protect ourselves by wearing masks and we hope to be a positive example of the measures that we can all take to help mitigate the spread of COVID -19 worldwide. “
Change Health Solutions also shares stories and messages on LPGA platforms, including the LPGA women’s network. Cheryl Pegus, MD, President of Consumer Health Solutions and Chief Medical Officer of Cambia Health Solutions, will participate in a group discussion during LPGA’s women’s virtual E-Leadership series on July 16 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. Click here to register for this learning opportunity.
In addition, Cambia Health Solutions will sponsor a Caddy Hat Program to support LPGA Tour caddies directly affected by the arrest of COVID-19.
