2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships Medical Sponsor
As the official medical sponsor of the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Spokane (Jan. 13-24), Group Health is providing medical care to approximately 700 elite athletes, coaches and officials who make the championships a reality.
Medical Directors:
Ed Reisman, MD, is a past competitive pairs figure skater who has volunteered many hours as the team doctor for U.S. Figure Skating at competitions around the world.
Alisa Hideg, MD, is a past amateur ice skater and hockey skater who also volunteered as a team doctor at the 2007 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
What does it take to be a medical sponsor? More than 70 providers
| Group Health Providers
11 Physicians
1 Physician assistant
5 Medical residents
1 Medical student
5 Nurses
15 Physical therapists
3 Medical assistants
2 Medical venue coordinators
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Community Providers
12 Athletic trainer students from Whitworth College
2 Students from Eastern Washington University
2 Athletic training coordinators
5 Chiropractors
6 Massage therapists
1 Orthopedic specialist (on-call)
1 Dentist (on-call) |
On call 24/7
There is always one doctor, one trainer, one physical therapist and one student with their teacher waiting by the ice during the 18-hour daily skating schedule.
1,400 hours of medical staff time is required to ensure coverage at each venue and at the athletes’ hotel.
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