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Olympic Doctor

Who helps the athletes stay on top of their game?

Staying healthy is a huge concern for every athlete competing in the Olympic Games. To help them do that, the Olympic Committee keeps a staff of about 16 medical professionals on hand to help.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jack Taunton described a day in his life in Vancouver, which begins sometime around 5 a.m.

I also spoke to GE Canada Vice President Peter Robertson about some of the new portable devices used for a diagnosis on the go.

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—Daniel Wetter

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