UNC's Barnes Out of the Hospital

University of North Carolina sophomore swimmer Allison Barnes was released from UNC Hospitals this past Wednesday afternoon.  Barnes was admitted to the hospital on September 9 after collapsing while practicing.  

and had been receiving care there since that time.  Keith and JoEllen Barnes, Allison’s parents, who reside in Bel Air, Md., issued the following official statement on Thursday after their daughter’s release.

Dr. Tom Brickner said Barnes had suffered "an apparent severe hyperthermic episode" during the swimming practice. The statement marked the first time the university has revealed what caused her collapse.

Barnes was pulled from the water that afternoon by coaches, who then called 911, UNC athletics spokesman Steve Kirschner said at the time.

“Allison's mother and I are happy to announce that Allison was released for North Carolina Memorial Hospital on October 8th just over four weeks after being admitted,” said Keith Barnes.  “Allison's rehabilitation will take some time but we're optimistic concerning her overall recovery.  We would like to thank all those who have supported us over this ordeal with special thanks going to the doctors and nurses at the hospital and the constant support of the UNC athletic department and UNC Swim Coach Rich DeSelm.”