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Special Olympics Athletes Gain Health Prevention and Sports Recovery Through Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Screenings

By Susan Wang, March 17, 2025
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Healthy Athletes programs, made possible by the Golisano Foundation, has accomplished a big difference in the lives of Special Olympics athletes—most of whom do not have access to regular health care and in some cases, may not have ever seen a doctor.
Community Impact

Nearly 1,900 Health Screenings Performed in Three Days at Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®

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Over three days, Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®, made possible by the Golisano Foundation, conducted a total of 1,854 health screenings!
Press Releases

Henry Schein donates health care products to support Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® screenings at Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy

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With this donation, the company promotes wellness, prevention, and health education for athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world.
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Celebrating Partnership and Health at the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Ribbon Cutting Ceremony marks the opening of Healthy Athletes screenings at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin.
Community Impact

Inclusive Health Research: For the Athletes, By the Athletes

Dr. Alicia Dixon-Ibarra, Special Olympics Director of Fitness and Health Research, and Special Olympics athlete leaders Kimberly Schickley and Allen Tobin
On this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, host Novie Craven spoke with Dr. Alicia Dixon-Ibarra, Special Olympics Director of Fitness and Health Research, and Special Olympics athlete leaders Kimberly Schickley and Allen Tobin about the importance of inclusive health research.
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Ending Health Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Ending Health Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Health inequality for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) is rampant. As a direct result of being pushed to the back of the line and underserved by the health care system, people with ID are dying up to 20 times sooner than the general population, often from preventable conditions such as constipation or seizures. Enough is enough. “Ending Health Disparities for People with ID” was a virtual event made possible by Special Olympics partner Golisano Foundation and featured global health leaders, including: • Dr. Timothy Shiver, Special Olympics Chairman • Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Special Olympics Chief Health Officer • Kiera Byland, Special Olympics Global Health Messenger • Dr. Peter Hotez, Dean, Baylor College of Medicine National School of Tropical Medicine • Dr. Emily Hotez, Assistant Professor at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA • Dr. Vikram Patel, Professor of Global Health at Harvard Medical School • Hon. Mike Lake, PC, MP for Edmonton-Wetaskiwin • Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiothoracic Surgeon & TV personality • Karen Ryan, Inclusion Activist and parent of a Special Olympics athlete • Aliya Zainab, Special Olympics Pakistan athlete • Dereck Boutilier, Special Olympics Nova Scotia athlete Watch the event in full, then ask your health care provider what THEY are doing to improve the situation for people with ID. Do they treat patients with ID? Why not? Until every population is protected, you too could be at risk. Because health is health – for everyone. #InclusiveHealth
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Challenge Expectations 💯

Challenge Expectations 💯
Through the power of our athletes and our sports, Special Olympics is building a new world of health, unity and empowerment. Let Special Olympics athletes know you’re with them by pledging to support the
Inclusion Works

Cheers for Champions 2025

Thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities—from all around the globe—are preparing to compete and set new personal bests at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. This will be the largest sports and humanitarian event on the planet—and the first World Winter Games in eight years! The action begins March 8.

Join us as we build a future of inclusion and empowerment for people with intellectual disabilities in sports, education, health and leadership. Meet just a few of these extraordinary athletes:
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Healthy Athletes Overview

Healthy Athletes Overview
"I'm just happy to be here... it's interesting how you find things about yourself" - Ben Dornoff, SOMI athlete We're feeling GOOD about the work that the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program and the impact it has on our athletes, promoting wellness and fitness! Discover how nine Healthy Athletes disciplines better the lives of our athletes through health screenings, education, and resources. Together, we can empower every athlete to shine!
Press Releases

Henry Schein Extends Partnership with Special Olympics Until 2025, Promoting Wellness and Health Education for Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities Around the World

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Melville, NY (USA) – May 13, 2024: Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, today announced that it has extended through 2025 its existing partnership with Special Olympics to support health screening and education to and among its athletes at select events around the world.
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