Florida State University students and faculty provided health and wellness screenings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at The Arc Big Bend in Madison, Fla. on Sept. 23. This was in partnership with Special Olympics Northwest Florida. The hearing screenings focused on identifying potential hearing concerns and connecting participants with follow-up resources when needed.
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FSU Partners With Special Olympics Florida to Expand Access to Health Screenings
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CONTINUE READINGSCSD Professor Creates Hands-On Healthcare Learning for USSTRIDE Students
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CONTINUE READINGDr. Zhe He Elected as Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics
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CONTINUE READINGPh.D. Recipient Dr. Sun Young Park Publishes on Gut Health Advertisement on TikTok
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CONTINUE READINGiSchool’s Dr. Zhe He Joins $3.9M Multidisciplinary NIH Project to Revolutionize Cardiac Care
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