Vision
The Sports Medicine Department at Colby Community College is committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services that support the success, safety, and well-being of all Trojan student-athletes. The department works hard to deliver high-quality injury prevention and diagnosis, emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play services for all 14 athletic programs at Colby Community College.
The department also strives to remain current with the ever-evolving field of athletic training and sports medicine through continued education, collaboration, and evidence-based practices. In alignment with the mission and values of Colby Community College, the group is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, accountability, respect, service, and student-centered care while helping Trojan student-athletes compete at their highest level academically and athletically.
Mission
The mission of the Sports Medicine Department at Colby Community College is to provide all Trojan student-athletes with the highest standard of healthcare and athletic training services possible. The department is committed to advocating for the overall physical and mental well-being of every student-athlete while emphasizing injury prevention, timely care, safe recovery, and long-term health.
Through collaboration with coaches, physicians, strength and conditioning staff, and college administration, the Sports Medicine Department aims to create a safe and supportive environment that allows student-athletes to thrive both in competition and in the classroom. All care and treatment are provided in accordance with the Board of Certification Standards of Professional Practice, Kansas athletic training licensure requirements, NJCAA guidelines, and the policies and procedures established by the Colby Community College Athletic Department and Sports Medicine staff.
Sports Medicine Team
Head Athletic Trainer: Kipp Nelson — MS, Eastern New Mexico University; BS, Coe College; Wallace Outstanding Athletic Trainer Award recipient; Head Athletic Trainer at Colby Community College since 1999.
Chiropractor/Physician: Dr. Joan Johnson — DC, National University of Health Sciences; BS, National University of Health Sciences; BS, Hood College; Licensed Chiropractor in Kansas and Illinois.
email: joan.johnson@colbycc.edu, phone: 785-460-5502, office located in Thomas Hall.
Student Health Nurse: Chrissy Summers — MSN, Frontier Nursing University; BSN, Kaplan University; ADN, Colby Community College; BS, University of Colorado Boulder; EMT, Front Range Community College; RN, APRN, CNM.
email: studenthealth@colbycc.edu, phone: 785-460-5502, office located in the Union.