Dr. Sauers was recently awarded the Physical Education and Screening Grant under the Franklin Microgrant Program supported by the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation. Only one grant is awarded yearly. Grant monies will be used to expand offerings during Exercise is Medicine Month (October) at OLLU.
The Exercise is Medicine leadership team will work over the summer to organize and launch the S.A.I.N.T.S Challenge program in fall 2025. The S.A.I.N.T.S Challenge will include health and fitness screenings, team-based exercise programs, and prizes. Members of the leadership team include Dr. Sauers, Alyssa Garcia. Karen D’Armata, Lenor Berma, Sara Garza, and Kaitlyn Olivas.