Healthy Communities

ABSTRACT - Healthy Communities The Healthy Community 1-year effort from Special Olympics Kentucky supports state programs in working towards meeting the 6 criteria to become a designed Special Olympics "Healthy Community". These criteria help states ensure on-going health and wellness efforts for athletes, support successful healthcare provider referrals, and assist programs in becoming financially self-sufficient in order to best serve the Special Olympics athletes across the state. Kentucky''s effort is focused on the development of a medical referral and follow-up process for athletes identified as high risk from health screening opportunities. Additional health coaching resources will be developed to assist athletes with addressing these high risk conditions, specifically supporting athletes with diabetes.