Tulane Medicine Teams Up With NFL for Two SUPER WEEK Events!

Are you ready to score a touchdown with your health?  Tulane University School of Medicine, in partnership with NFL Alumni Health, The New Orleans BioInnovation Center, and the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, is hosting two groundbreaking events during Super Week 2025. These events will unite top experts and thought leaders to explore the intersections of health, innovation, and community care. Free registration is now open—don’t miss this opportunity to join the conversation!

Event Highlights

1. NFL Health Symposium

When: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 

Where: Tulane University's Tidewater Building, 1440 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 

Join us for insightful discussions on critical health topics such as mental health screening, cardiovascular care, women's health, and an impactful presentation on fentanyl awareness ("One Pill Can Kill"). This event will feature an impressive lineup of experts, including Dr. Heddwen Brooks and Dr. Gabriella Pridjian, who will address vital issues in women’s health. 

Reception: A networking hour with light refreshments will follow from 5–6 PM. 

This event will be live streamed here: 

https://www.youtube.com/live/kmWwpEprjsw

2. NFL Innovation in Health

When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 

Where: New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC), 1441 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 

Dive into cutting-edge topics like the role of AI in healthcare, brain health, and the innovative concept of "food as medicine." Hear from prominent speakers, including James Zanewicz, JD, LLM of Tulane and the Alliance for AI in Healthcare, and Tulane’s own Michele Longo, MD, and culinary expert and dietician Chef Heather Nace. This event will explore the potential of AI to transform healthcare and how nutrition can optimize performance and wellness.

Reception: After the event, connect with experts and attendees at a reception featuring light refreshments. 

This event will be livestreamed here: https://youtube.com/live/fkoxi2j1dok

Why Attend? 

  1. Learn from top experts in healthcare innovations and community health.2
  2. Explore critical topics like brain health, AI in healthcare, and nutrition as medicine. 
  3. Network with professionals, healthcare leaders, and members of the Tulane and NFL communities. 
  4. Be part of Super Week and contribute to addressing pressing public health challenges. 

Register Now 

Both events are free to attend, and seats are filling fast! Secure your spot today and join us in shaping the future of health and innovation. 

REGISTER FOR FREE NOW: https://nflalumnihealth.org/sb25symposium/

Together, Tulane Medicine and the NFL Alumni Health are making strides toward better health for our players, our kids, and our communities. Be part of this impactful movement—register now and make a difference!