PRESS RELEASES
Official statements and announcements from NFL Alumni Health covering organizational milestones, national partnerships, and health initiatives impacting professional sports alumni and the communities we serve.
PRESS RELEASES

2025

Jan. 29, 2025

NFL Alumni Health, Tulane University, and New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) Partner for Super Week LIX

In an exciting collaboration during Super Bowl Week LIX, the NFL Alumni Association, through its health-focused initiative NFL Alumni Health, is partnering with Tulane School of Medicine, the New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) and the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine to host two impactful events focused on advancing health and wellness. …

2024

April 7, 2024

Study of NFL Alumni Cohort Finds Majority Suffer from Heart Disease Without Knowing It

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) announced the release of data from the HUDDLE study that examined the prevalence of heart disease and associated risk factors among members of the National Football League (NFL) Alumni Association and their families.

2021

Aug. 2, 2021

NFL Alumni Health Partners with CDC to Tackle COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy

NFL Alumni Health announced today that, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it will kick off an outreach and education initiative to help build COVID-19 vaccination confidence. …

Feb. 12, 2021

Listen to NFL Alumni Health Fireside Chat with CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH

Hundreds of National Football League Alumni (NFLA) members joined NFL Alumni Health this week for a special webinar featuring new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, who engaged in a “fireside chat” with NFL Alumni CEO Beasley Reece, to talk about and answer NFLA member questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. …

Feb. 3, 2021

NFL Alumni Health Teams Up with the CDC to Protect Against COVID-19

The National Football League Alumni Association (NFLA) today announced a partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help raise awareness of and advance efforts to protect Americans from COVID-19. …

2020

Nov. 12, 2020

Amid Growing COVID-19 Concerns NFLA’s “Huddle Up: Let’s Talk Obesity” Campaign Inspires More Men To Open Up About Weight and Seek Help

The National Football League Alumni Association (NFLA) launched a new health initiative, Huddle Up: Let’s Talk Obesity, last month. Primarily targeting men, the campaign aims to build awareness and educate fans and former players about obesity, a disease affecting more than 40% of the U.S. population. This week, a new thirty-second Public Service Announcement was made available for members of the media community to view and consider sharing in a public outreach capacity. The spot features NFL Hall-of-Famers, Super Bowl MVPs, Super Bowl Champions and perennial All-Pros including Franco Harris, Steve Young, Ottis Anderson, Jon Runyan and Rocky Bleier. …

Oct. 14, 2020

Former NFL Players Show Interest in Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapies

The National Football League Alumni Association (NFLA) today released a report exploring the interest in and use of regenerative medicine and cell therapies (RMCTs) for conditions of interest to NFLA members. “We are thrilled about the tremendous response we received from our members for this survey,” said Kyle Richardson, board member and Co-Director of Healthcare Initiatives, NFL Alumni Association. …

Sept. 10, 2020

NFL Alumni Partners with Fulcrum Performance Lab and Binah.ai for First-of-its-Kind Stress Study

The National Football League Alumni Association (NFLA) today announced that it will team up with Fulcrum Performance Lab, a full-service health, and human performance organization, to begin a series of studies to determine the mental stress that NFLA members are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the current social climate. Phase 1 of the study, named the Fulcrum Stress Study, will use the data collected to highlight health concerns that have been related to chronic stress. The goal of the study is to better equip members with ways to manage their stress and help improve their long-term health. …

2019

Dec. 5, 2019

NFL Alumni And Fulcrum Performance Partner to Further the Mental and Physical Health of NFLA Members

Dr. Chuck Morris of Fulcrum Performance and NFL Alumni have aligned to deliver the most advanced, state of the art human performance and integrated medicine services available that will enrich the lives of its members. With this partnership, Dr. Morris is now recognized as NFLA’s Health & Human Performance Specialist. …

July 9, 2019

NFL Alumni Partners withDeborah Heart and Lung Center

NFL Alumni (NFLA) announces a partnership with Deborah Heart and Lung Center, to provide quality, cutting-edge cardiac, vascular and pulmonary care to NFLA members. This partnership ensures that former football players and their families, regardless of where they live, can access Deborah’s nationally renowned medical services. …

April 2, 2019

NFL Alumni Creates Partnership with UNC’s Center for the Study of Retired Athletes

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, April 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NFL Alumni (NFLA) today announced a partnership with the University of North Carolina’s Center for the Study of Retired Athletes (CRSA). This partnership will provide NFLA members the opportunity to participate in the CRSA’s ongoing research and clinical programs which are aimed at improving the quality of life for former athletes. …

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