Official Health Care Provider of the Orlando Solar Bears

Get treated like a pro. Work with the same team that cares for Orlando Solar Bears players. You can be confident knowing you get the same world-class care your favorite hometown athletes receive.

Exceeding Goals Through One Powerful Partnership

When your local hockey team and your world-class hospital come together, everyone’s future is a little brighter. Keeping athletes in tip-top health — in body, mind and spirit — requires a powerful, dedicated partnership.

AdventHealth, formerly Florida Hospital, is here to support the health of our hometown team and the community. From our experienced physicians to our compassionate staff, we’re dedicated to your lifelong well-being — whether it’s in the heat of the game or within our network of care.

Keeping Players Healthy On and Off the Ice

Trust the care your favorite Orlando Solar Bears players depend on. AdventHealth’s athletic trainer is in the locker room and on the ice keeping players healthy and injury-free.

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Meet the Medical Team Backing Your Solar Bears

John Ruder, MD

John Ruder, MD

Dr. John Ruder is a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician specializing in all facets of sports-related injury prevention and treatment. Dr. Ruder treats sports injuries of the shoulder and knee and has a particular interest in hip preservation.

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

Jason Epstein, MD

Jason Epstein, MD

Dr. Epstein is a board-certified physician specializing in sports medicine. His areas of expertise include physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. In addition, he is skilled in the management of sports-related concussions.

Sports Medicine

Madison Dininny, MAT, LAT, ATC

Madison Dininny, MAT, LAT, ATC

Madison Dininny is the head athletic trainer with the Solar Bears. Before her first full-time hockey job, Dininny studied at the University of South Florida where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences and the University of Central Florida, where she received a Master's Degree in Athletic Training. As a graduate student at UCF, Dininny interned in athletic training with the Solar Bears.

Share Your Love for the Solar Bears

Orlando Solar Bears player on the ice.
Orlando Solar Bears players standing in a circle formation on the ice.
Fans posing with the Solar Bears mascot.
Orlando Solar Bears player on the ice.
Orlando Solar Bears mascot with fan
Orlando Solar Bears hockey arena.