SLUCare Official Medical Provider of 2016 Gymnastics Championships

SLUCare Physician Group was proud to be the official medical provider for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Gymnastics and the 2016 P&G Gymnastics Championships – Women’s Gymnastics, which were held at Chaifetz Arena from June 23-26.

Orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Scott Kaar worked the floor each day, providing on-the-mat medical expertise and coordinating care for the athletes as needed. SLUCare participated in Countdown to Rio Fan Fest, a pre-show activities designed to welcome gymnastics fans to the SLU campus and build excitement for the competition. SLUCare sponsored a photo booth, where visitors could get crazy for the cameras with costumes and props or strike a pose like an Olympic champion.In addition, SLUCare provided USA-themed paper fans, Additional events included a SLUCare meet-and-greet and autograph signing with former Olympic gold medalists, Shawn Johnson East and Kyla Ross. 

Photos and article with more information available here.