ARLINGTON, Va., June 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Football Retired Players
Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs
and benefits for retired NFL players, today announced a new
partnership with Virta Health, the leader in transforming health
and vitality by reversing obesity and type 2 diabetes. Virta is
PFRPA's first partner in the weight loss and diabetes space.
The Virta care team—including health coaches, nurse
practitioners and doctors—starts by considering each person's
health goals, dietary preferences and lifestyle to create an
individualized nutrition plan. To help members make and sustain
these changes, Virta provides on-demand support and education
through its easy-to-use app.
Through Virta, tens of thousands of members have achieved
sustained weight loss, improvements in blood sugar and type 2
diabetes reversal, while reducing or even eliminating medications
like insulin and GLP-1s.
"Many retired NFL players struggle with obesity or being
overweight, and many don't have the resources or tools to improve
their health," said Kevin Kumler,
President at Virta. "We are excited to partner with PFRPA to
introduce Virta to its members and help them to take back control
of their health through better nutrition."
Through the partnership, PFRPA and Virta will host educational
webinars for PFRPA members focused on Virta's nutrition-first
approach to weight loss and diabetes reversal. Virta will also
offer free one-year memberships to the first five PFRPA members who
enroll in Virta's solution for weight loss, prediabetes or type 2
diabetes. To apply, visit virtahealth.com/join/pfrpa.
PFRPA Executive Director Joe
Agbasi emphasized the potential of the new alliance with
Virta, and how the two organizations align on promoting successful,
sustainable outcomes for their respective members.
"Working in partnership with Virta, we aim to provide retired
NFL players and their families with guidance on healthy nutrition
and insights that could impact their lives in a positive way,"
Agbasi said. "PFRPA supports Virta's mission of aiding in the
reversal of type 2 diabetes and helping people live the lives they
deserve."
PFRPA focuses on solidifying and preserving the legacy of
retired NFL players by creating and managing new revenue streams,
while developing meaningful health, welfare and educational
programs. The organization currently provides dental and vision
insurance benefits to more than 10,200 retired players and more
than 3,500 players' spouses.
About Pro Football Retired Players Association
(PFRPA)
PFRPA is a champion for retired NFL players,
dedicated to bettering the lives of those who contributed to the
game. PFRPA, the first court-established retired NFL player
organization, through its leadership and dedication, has been on a
mission to solidify and preserve the legacy of retired NFL players.
Through the Greater Good Fund, PFRPA's 501(c)(3) charitable
foundation, PFRPA develops various health and welfare programs,
designed exclusively for retired NFL players. The Football Greats
Alliance, PFRPA's licensing agency, develops
partnerships to drive meaningful revenue for retired NFL players
and provide revenue for the Greater Good Fund to
support all retired players. To date, more than 10,200 retired
players and more than 3,500 players' spouses have enrolled in PFRPA
insurance benefits. For more information about PFRPA, visit
www.pfrpa.com.
About Virta Health
Virta Health is the
leader in obesity and type 2 diabetes reversal and is creating a
new standard of care for people living with chronic diseases. Our
digital, AI-powered approach combines personalized nutrition
science with continuous provider-led support to empower members to
eliminate medications, lose weight and take back their lives. Virta
has earned the trust of the nation's largest organizations,
including Humana, AutoZone and Blue Shield of California. We also deliver industry-leading
cost savings of over $6,000 per
member per year while putting our fees at risk based on health
outcomes. To learn more, visit www.virtahealth.com.
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