Healthy Athletes Screenings & Schedule

Special Olympics Health programs are made possible by the Golisano Foundation, CDC, and the Lions Club International Foundation. Special Smiles funding is provided by Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation. 

Opening Eyes®: 60-75 mins (not including wait times).  Opening Eyes (sponsored by Lions Club International Foundation) preforms vision evaluations and dispenses free glasses to those athletes who are in need.  For athletes that do not need prescription glasses, they receive a pair of designer sunglasses.  To participate in Opening Eyes athletes must sign-up for an appointment time.  Opening Eyes walk-in appointments are not available at this event.  Use this link to register for an appointment time: https://www.regpack.com/reg/specialolympicswisconsin

When: Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Carroll University, Hastad Hall rooms 140 & 160

Special Smiles®, 5-15 mins (not including wait times).  Special Smiles (funding provided by Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation) performs dental screenings to increase awareness of oral health. At the screening, dentists and hygienists identify oral problems, while athletes are provided with hygiene education, a “goodie bag” with dental care items and fluoride varnish applications. 

When: Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A mobile Special Smiles screening will also be offered at the Softball & Swim venues from 10:30am-2:00pm.
Where: Carroll University, Hastad Lawn, softball & swim venues

Health Promotion: 30-40 mins (not including wait times). The Health Promotion venue includes health screenings to measure Body Mass Index (BMI), Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and Blood  Pressure. A fun and colorful environment will feature interactive, educational and motivational activities to encourage the athletes to improve their nutrition, keep physically active and modify their daily habits to help reduce their risk for disease and improve sport performance. Volunteers will educate athletes on the importance of good eating for healthy bodies and strong bones, physical fitness, and smoking prevention. There will be fun give-a-ways for the athletes!

When: Sunday July 31, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Carroll University, Hastad Hall room 160

Foot Health Education Station: Education on foot and nail care will be provided. Socks in a variety of men’s and woman’s sizes will be given away to athletes that stop by and visit the foot health education station (provided their size is in stock).

When: Sunday July 31, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Carroll University, Hastad Hall

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