Newswise — Kent State University and Cleveland Clinic have announced a multiyear partnership in which Cleveland Clinic becomes the o fficial h ealthcare p rovider for Kent State Athletics . Cleveland Clinic will serve as the medical services provider to support Kent State student-athlete health and wellness . It will provide a variety of multidisciplinary services , includ ing physicians, athletic training, physical therapy, behavioral health services, sports performance services, medical scheduling and insurance processing.
“Our student-athletes deserve the best support possible for their health and fitness, and there is no better partner to deliver this support than Cleveland Clinic,” Kent State President Todd Diacon said. “Cleveland Clinic has been an outstanding partner in support of our nursing and public health programs, Brain Health Research Institute , respiratory therapy students at our Ashtabula Campus, grant-funded research projects and much more. We look forward to continuing to grow this valuable partnership.
” Kent State’s relationship with Cleveland Clinic extends to its alumni. Cleveland Clinic employs more than 2,300 Kent State graduates. About half of the Kent State alumni who work for the internationally renowned healthcare system are graduates of the university’s College of Nursing.
With this new partnership, Dr. Lutul Farrow , executive director of Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine, will serve as the head team physician and Kent State Athletic.