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Health

Athlete from Nigeria receiving an eye exam as observers look on.
In the News

Special Olympics Leadership Discusses Health Disparities on SiriusXM

During the last weekend of October 2019, Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics and Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Special Olympics Chief Health Officer joined Torin Ellis, host of Career Mix on SiriusXM’s Urban View channel.
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Athletes and coaches pose in front of the open water swim course.
Athletes

2019 Trinidad & Tobago Beach Games

Over 175 athletes, coaches, and volunteers descended on Last Cuevas Beach in Trinidad for the 4th annual Special Olympics Beach Games.
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Dr. Timothy Shriver speaking behind a podium at a CDC engagement.
In the News

Special Olympics Chairman Addresses Public Health Leaders at CDC

Dr. Timothy Shriver represented Special Olympics at the CDC Public Health Grand Rounds in Atlanta on 15 October—a monthly scientific presentation featuring the important work that CDC is doing in the United States and around the world to protect people and save lives.
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Athletes

Proper Hand Washing Techniques

With the outbreak of the coronavirus, Special Olympics wants you to stay safe. Washing your hands properly is just one way to help do that.
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A young girl is washing her hands from a water jug and young children are around watching her.
Community Impact

Special Olympics is Leaving No One Behind

As the world rallies around Global Handwashing Day, it is important to bring awareness to those who face barriers and challenges around hygiene and handwashing.
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A group of panelists in a group photo
In the News

Special Olympics Champions Inclusive Health at UNGA Panel

Universal Health Advocates Commit to Ensure Children and Persons with Disabilities—The Mission Billion in Universal Health Coverage—Are Not Left Behind
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Press Releases

Special Olympics Joins Panel Discussion at UNGA to Champion Inclusive Health

Universal Health Advocates Commit to Ensure Children and Persons with Disabilities – The Mission Billion in Universal Health Coverage – Are Not Left Behind
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A health professional leans in to listen to a young girl’s heart through a stethoscope.
In the News

MinuteClinic Provides Discounted Care to Special Olympics Athletes

To make it easier for Special Olympics athletes to access lower cost, high-quality care, MinuteClinic is working with Special Olympics to provide sports physicals at a discounted rate.
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A male athlete has his teeth cleaned by a dental technician. He is listening to music on his headphones.
Community Impact

Smiling Brighter, Thanks to Smile Generation Serve Day

Millions of Americans are without access to basic dental care. Moreover, an alarming percentage of people with disabilities are unaware of the condition of their oral health.
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Press Releases

WXXI Spearheads National Expansion of Move To Include to Promote Inclusion in Five New Communities

Communities in Indianapolis, Oregon, Southwest Florida, Syracuse and Iowa
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