Dr. Garvin to oversee medical coverage at swim trials









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Kevin Garvin, M.D.

UNMC will have a chance to shine when the Olympic Swim Trials come to town on June 29.

Kevin Garvin, M.D., chairman of the UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, has been chosen to oversee medical coverage for the trials, which will be held at the Qwest Center Omaha.

Dr. Garvin is a member of the Omaha Sports Commission (OSC) and was selected by Harold Cliff, chief operating officer for the 2008 Olympic Trials, to head the medical coverage.

“It’s going to be an exciting week for Omaha, and we are proud to be able to participate in an event of this caliber,” Dr. Garvin said. “There are many high profile events happening in Omaha this year, but this is by far the most unique.”

Several people from UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, have volunteered to offer medical and other support services during the trials.

The health care staff will be on-site throughout the event to assist athletes and coaches with any ailments that may develop.

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