After winning a historic bronze medal in the women’s rugby sevens last week, Ariana Ramsey has found a new reason to compete in the Olympics: free medical care.
In a series of TikTok videos, the rugby star shows off his Pap smear, eye exam, New Glasses and Dental appointment All X-ray examinations will also be provided free of charge, courtesy of the Olympic Village.
“Like what?” Ramsay said. TikTok After her eye exam appointment, she said, “You guys have really wowed me.”
According to the Chief Medical Officer, the Village also provides free specialist consultations to athletes in sports medicine, orthopedics, gynaecology, cardiology and physiotherapy. Philippe Le VanThe organizing committee is covering the costs with the help of volunteer medical professionals.
Free village medical services are actually 1932 Los Angeles GamesBut few athletes were aware of the perk until recently: After seeing Ramsey’s videos, fellow Olympians sent him direct messages of surprise, the rugby player said. Sports IllustratedClinic staff thanked her for raising awareness of their services.
One of Ramsey’s videos showcasing volunteer health workers has been viewed more than 3 million times on Instagram.
The United States is the only high-income country without universal health care coverage. study by the Commonwealth Fund; and The United States ranked last overall We are committed to providing accessible, affordable, quality health care, and in 2020, 38% of American adults reported not receiving recommended medical care because it was too costly.
Athletes, including those competing in the Olympics, are no exception: The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee provides health insurance, but individual athletes’ eligibility is determined by each sport’s governing body.
“Some of the most talented athletes under our flag sleep under the roofs of their cars at night, without enough to eat or proper health care.” Report This was revealed by an independent committee appointed by parliament.
The report found that more than 40 percent of U.S. athletes pay out-of-pocket medical expenses, averaging about $9,200 each, and that more than a quarter of athletes say they earn less than $15,000 a year.
“America needs to fix its health care system,” Ramsey said. TikTok“Because as an American girl, I shouldn’t be so surprised by free healthcare.”
