We know that the NFL experience is a family experience, both on and off the field. Family members of former players provide unique and important perspectives on the impact of race and health disparities on the lives of their loved ones.
Our research scientists and family advisors lead a discussion about our recent findings on health disparities, the possible implications for former NFL players, share key takeaways and resources to support player health, and answer questions.
Panelists:
Mary Hawkins, PhD, MSc
Family Advisor, Football Players Health Study
Advisor, FEM-FL, Football Players Health Study
Rachel Grashow, PhD, MS
Director of Epidemiological Research Initiatives, Football Players Health Study
Jo Ann Pugh, RN
Family Advisor, Football Players Health Study
Advisor, FEM-FL, Football Players Health Study
Morgan Thomas
Advisor, FEM-FL, Football Players Health Study
Alicia Whittington, PhD, MPH
Assistant Director of Engagement and Health Equity Research
Our research scientists and player advisors discuss the impact of race and health disparities on the lives and health of former NFL players, what it may mean for the former player community, and some key takeaways and resources to support health, in light of these findings.
Speakers:
Nolan Harrison III
Former defensive lineman, Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Washington Redskins
Player Advisor, Football Players Health Study
Harper LeBel
Former long snapper and tight end, Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, and Baltimore Ravens
Player Advisor, Football Players Health Study
Eugene Robinson
Former safety, Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons, and Carolina Panthers
Player Advisor, Football Players Health Study
Julius Thomas
Former tight end, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Miami Dolphins
Player Advisor, Football Players Health Study
Speaker: Camara P. Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, Evelyn Green Davis Fellow, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, Senior Fellow, Satcher Health Leadership Institute and Cardiovascular Research Institute, and Adjunct Associate Professor, Community Health & Preventive Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine ⠀ ⠀
Audience Q&A facilitator: Herman A. Taylor, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine, and Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, and Director of Player Engagement and Education at the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University⠀ ⠀