NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION 1-800-NFL-GOAL (1-800-635-4625) OVERVIEW PROGRAMS STATISTICS RESEARCH NEWS EVENTS STAFF CONTACT US: 800-635-4625 • 954-639-4584 nflplayercare@nfl.com NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION SCREENING PROGRAM UPDATE PCF is pleased to announce that its Healthy Body & Mind Screening Program will resume in September 2021. Out of an abundance of caution, new protocols are in place to ensure the safety of all in attendance: no significant others will be screened; maximum 45 attendees per day; all pre-registration paperwork must be completed and submitted prior to confirmation of appointment; no walk-in appointments available. Should you have any questions in advance, please email Dana.Lihan@NFL.com. OVERVIEW The NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF) is an independent organization dedicated to helping retired players improve their quality of life. PCF addresses all aspects of life by providing programs and assistance with medical, emotional, financial, social and community issues. The National Football League recognizes the enormous contributions former players have had in the development and success of America’s favorite sport -- NFL football. To acknowledge and express appreciation for their contributions, the NFL Owners, in partnership with the NFL Players Association, Pro Football Hall of Fame and the NFL Alumni Association, created the NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF) in September 2007. PCF is administered by a board of eight directors. The National Football League, NFL Players Association, Pro Football Hall of Fame and the NFL Alumni Association are each appointed a nominated director. In addition, four outside directors share their expertise in foundation management, mental health, social welfare issues, and healthcare. The Foundation is committed to improving its outreach and impact so that it may better serve retired players. PCF uses a unique case management model that focuses on individualized strategies to help players through challenging times. Through its partnerships and the Foundation’s diverse board membership, it is poised to effectively communicate, understand and serve the needs of those players whose careers contributed to the enormous success of the NFL. PROGRAMS Programs that can offer help. Through charitable grants that support research and offer relief to disadvantaged and distressed retired players, the PCF has enacted a number of programs to improve the quality of life for former players, including: ELIGIBILITY GRANTS SUPPORTED BY PCF GRANTS NOT SUPPORTED BY PCF GRANT GUIDELINES PCF CAREER PROGRAMS NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES ANNUAL REPORT DISASTER RELIEF HEALTHY BODY & MIND SCREENING PROGRAM NFL HEALTHCARE HOTLINE NFL JOINT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM NFL LIFE LINE NFL PLAYER BENEFITS OFFICE BROOKDALE GRIDIRON GREATS ASSISTANCE FUND NFL PLAYER ENGAGEMENT NFL LEGENDS PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES FOUNDATION NFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION THE TRUST PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME PRO FOOTBALL RETIRED PLAYERS ASSOCIATION THE PLAYERS CONGRESS STATISTICS Player Care Foundation puts numbers on the board. Financial Contributions $20.1 Million Players Assisted 1990 Research Distribution $11.4 Million Players Screened 6283 Statistics representative of the Player Care Foundation since its inception in September 2007 2018 Medical Research The NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF) is proud to partner with one of the nation’s premier medical providers ‐ Tulane University School of Medicine ‐ to conduct its Healthy Body and Mind Screening Program. PCF screenings are offered as part of the Foundation’s research programs, which help to advance public awareness and scientific understanding of health issues that affect former NFL players. With consent from players participating in screenings, clinical information is gathered and used for important research initiatives that may lead to advances that improve the lives of NFL retirees. PCF is pleased to share with you published research based on data collected through the NFL Player Care Foundation’s Healthy Body and Mind Screening Program. The abstracts are now included in the most recent American College of Sports Medicine (ACMS) journal and were presented at the ACMS conference in June 2018. The two research topics are: •The Prevalence of Obesity and Diabetes Mellitus in a Former Professional Football Player Populations •The Prevalence of Hypertension in a Population of Former Professional Football Players Official Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine NEWS OCTOBER 09, 2020 October - Power the Polls POWER THE POLLS – Due to the pandemic, many states have made it easier to vote by mail. However, about half of all voters – more than 60 million Americans – are still expected to vote in person at polling locations this year. In recent elections, more than half of all poll workers were older than 60 – an age group that is at the highest risk for COVID-19 infection. Communities that don't have enough poll workers will see longer lines at fewer polling places – making it harder for people to vote. For those of you seeking opportunities to serve your community, and you feel comfortable doing so, we encourage you to apply to serve as a poll worker by clicking here. Once you sign up, you'll get information about how to apply with your local elections office. If your application is selected, you'll receive special training so you’re ready to serve on Election Day. Learn more about the NFL’s voting efforts by visiting NFL.com/Votes. Recent News 10.09.2020 October - Power the Polls 10.09.2020 October - Social Justice Feature 10.09.2020 October - Legends Podcast 09.24.2020 September - The Latest From the Player's Coalition 09.24.2020 September - Gideon's Promise 09.24.2020 September - Life Beyond the Game NEWER OLDER EVENTS PCF is pleased to announce that its Healthy Body & Mind Screening Program will resume in September 2021. Out of an abundance of caution, new protocols are in place to ensure the safety of all in attendance: no significant others will be screened; maximum 45 attendees per day; all pre-registration paperwork must be completed and submitted prior to confirmation of appointment; no walk-in appointments available. Should you have any questions in advance, please email Dana.Lihan@NFL.com. DATE TITLE LOCATION TIME REGISTRATION October 9 Healthy Body & Mind Screening Program Nashville, TN 8AM - 5PM CLOSED November 6 Healthy Body & Mind Screening Program Houston, TX 8AM - 5PM CLOSED December 4 Healthy Body & Mind Screening Program New Orleans, LA 8AM - 5PM REGISTER STAFF Board Of Directors MARY AGEE PCF Board Appointee GEORGE C. BRANCHE, III, MD PCF Board Appointee ANDRE COLLINS NFL Players Association Appointee WILLIE LANIER Professional Football Hall of Fame Appointee OZZIE NEWSOME National Football League Appointee ROMAN OBEN PCF Board Appointee KEN SCHERER PCF Board Appointee AL SMITH NFL Alumni Association Appointee Officers HAROLD HENDERSON President BELINDA LERNER Executive Director DENNIS CURRAN Secretary/Treasurer BRENDAN WILSON Secretary DANA LIHAN Program Director ANDREW JO Assistant Treasurer/Program Manager JASON CANTOR Program Manager NATE RECKNAGEL Clinical and Research Director VALON ALFORD Clinical Program Manager CONTACT 1-800-635-4625 / nflplayercare@nfl.com / PO Box 4746, New York, NY 10163 Let us know why you are contacting us. 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