Healthy Body and Mind Screening Program

Tulane is the sole provider for the NFL Player Care Foundation’s Healthy Body and Mind Screening Program, supported by the NFL Alumni Association. This free national screening program is open to all former NFL players and includes a series of cardiovascular and prostate screenings and mental health resources and education. The screenings are offered as part of the NFL Player Care 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 gathered is used for important research initiatives that may lead to advances that improve the lives of NFL retirees.

The Healthy Body and Mind Screening May Include the Following:

Blood Test
Coronary Artery Calcium CT Scan
Carotid Artery Plaque Assessment
Electrocardiogram (EKG) Screening
Blood Pressure
Body Measurements
Cardiovascular Medical History, Sleep Apnea Risk Assessment, Prostate, & Sexual
Health Assessment
Mental Health