Vincent Key, MD, an orthopedic and sports medicine physician, will lead the team of medical providers. Under the agreement, KU Hospital and the University of Kansas physicians will become the official team physicians for the Roya’s and provide onsite first aid services at the stadium on game days.
The Royals will provide onsite visits to the hospital for players, former players, the team mascot and front-office personnel. The two groups will also partner for periodic health awareness events at the stadium.
KU Hospital also has an agreement with the Kansas Speedway to operate the racetrack’s field hospital and provide trauma center care.
Read the report from The Kansas City Star on the partnership.
Read other coverage on team physicians:
– Dr. Steve Lombardo Performs Meniscal Repair Surgery on Lakers’ Matt Barnes
– Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Richard Parker Treats Cleveland Cavaliers Players
– Dr. Tarek O. Souryal Performed Surgery on Dallas Mavericks Player
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