Healthy Athletes | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt2 | Ep.595

Taylor Combs, Director of Health & Wellness with Special Olympics Illinois joins Award-winning Podcast Host and Health Messenger Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's Inclusive Health Series Season 2:Part 2 as we cover all things Healthy Athletes and the largest health program for people with intellectual disabilities!

We breakdown the 8 disciplines, MedFest, Lions Club Opening Eyes, Healthy Hearing, Special Smiles, Health Promotion, Strong Minds, Physical Therapy FunFitness, Fit Feet, and we get into the Benefits for Athletes to attend our free medical screenings and education so Special Olympics athletes can be their best on and off the playing field. Plus we sit down with Hearing Hearing Clinical Director Jenn Ragusa, Recorded Live From 2024 Summer Games!

Episode 595 ShowNotes & Links:

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About the Podcast Host:

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

 

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