Team Neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers Dr. David O. Okonkwo, Receives NFLPS’ Top Research Award Indianapolis, IN (February 27, 2025) – The NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) awarded the Arthur C. Rettig Award for Academic Excellence to David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD, the team neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers for his research presented at the […]
Former Cleveland Browns’ Senior Vice President of Player Health & Development Joe Sheehan Named Outstanding NFL Athletic Trainer of the Year Indianapolis, IN (February 26, 2025)– The NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) hosted an awards ceremony at its annual Scientific Meeting during the NFL Scouting Combine where it honored Joe Sheehan of the Cleveland Browns with […]
Ravens Head Team Orthopedist Dr. Leigh Ann Curl Named Outstanding NFL Team Physician of the Year Indianapolis, IN (February 26, 2025) – The NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) congratulates Dr. Leigh Ann Curl, head team orthopedic surgeon for the Baltimore Ravens for being awarded the prestigious Jerry “Hawk” Rhea Award. Dr. Curl was recognized as an […]
Dr. Jim Ellis Honored by NFL Physicians and Athletic Trainers at Awards Ceremony Indianapolis, IN (Feb 26, 2025) – The NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) and the Professional Football Athletic Trainers (PFATS) honored Dr. Jim Ellis, the Medical Director for Emergency Preparedness for the NFL, with the Presidents’ Award for his decades of dedicated service to […]
NEW ORLEANS — Feb. 13, 2025 — Medical personnel from the National Football League, NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS), Ochsner Health and University Medical Center New Orleans LCMC Health and the larger New Orleans sports medicine community convened for the third annual NFL Health and Safety Super Bowl Summit on Friday, February 7, 2025, ahead of Super Bowl LIX […]
For years, News 5 has reported on the shortage of professionals entering the healthcare field. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the United States will face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036. With challenges ahead, there are efforts to attract more people to the profession and introduce them to specialties […]
Bellin Health and the Green Bay Packers have teamed up to provide life-saving resources at several area high schools. The Packers are excited about this strong partnership, which is made possible through the NFL Foundation. Several schools in Wisconsin and upper Michigan are receiving a grant to provide CPR and AED training. The overall grant […]
Ahead of Sunday’s Chiefs-Chargers game, the NFL, in partnership with the Chiefs, gave a behind-the-scenes health and safety tour showcasing the Kansas City Chiefs’ medical efforts at Arrowhead Stadium. Communication and preparedness are essential for the medical team, who stay ready to respond to any emergency that could happen. Another critical piece of preparation is […]
Injuries are a part of the game, but at every game, the NFL’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Allen Sills, said there are around 30 medical staff keeping an eye on players. “Each team will have orthopedic surgeons, internal medical doctors, athletic trainers, chiropractors, nutritionists, behavioral health,” said Sills. “A whole variety of people.” All of […]
As Rachel Gardenhire sat near the bench at a Miami University men’s basketball game and watched a player go down on the court with an injury, she sprang into action as an assistant athletic trainer. She ran onto the court to help assess the injury and provide care. Yet, it also served as a switch […]