NBRPA’s Acclaimed Health Screening Program Has Also Made Stops in Orlando, Los Angeles, NBA All-Star in Indianapolis, and Coming to the NCAA Women’s Final Four in Cleveland and the NBRPA’s Annual Legends Summer Getaway in Las Vegas
Detroit, Michigan, (Feb. 27, 2024) - The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA), this past weekend brought its acclaimed Health Screening program for former players based in Detroit, Michigan. NBA/WNBA/ABA and Harlem Globetrotter Legends in the Detroit and surrounding area took part in the NBRPA’s Health Screening program at the Pistons Performance Center on Saturday, February 24 and underwent wide-ranging screening procedures, that included blood work, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, and cardiology consultations and more.
The critically acclaimed program, under the supervision of the NBRPA Chief Medical Director Joe Rogowski, focuses on player health, delivered thorough, cost-effective, healthcare to its membership and address many of the medical issues experienced by the NBRPA population, while also educating them on proactive measures that promote a healthy lifestyle.
“We are proud to showcase our Health Screening Program for our members living in and around Detroit and are extremely thankful for the hospitality offered by the Detroit Pistons in providing space at their Pistons Performance Center” said Scott Rochelle, President & CEO, NBRPA. “This crucial program, that last weekend was a major activation at NBA All-Star in Indianapolis - presents an incredible occasion for us to deliver this free service to where our members live and work and we look forward to continuing to bring this invaluable benefit to other markets across the United States, including our annual Legends Summer Getaway in Las Vegas later this year.” Added Rochelle, “In conjunction with the NBRPA Detroit Chapter’s “Dinner For Black Excellence” event this past weekend, and numerous Legends participating, this was a fantastic opportunity for us to gather and bring this robust health program to the Motor City.”
Launched in conjunction with the NBPA in 2016, to deliver valuable, preventive long-term healthcare check-ups to former professional players across the U.S., the Health Screening Program has impacted hundreds of former players by providing preventative testing, including blood work, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms and cardiology consultations.
The NBRPA announced in 2022 that they would begin overseeing the program and brought along Joe Rogowski to head the operation. Rogowski, who served as the NBPA’s Chief Medical Officer for the past decade, was named the NBRPA’s Chief Medical Director in November 2022.
About the National Basketball Retired Players Association
The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) is comprised of former professional basketball players from the NBA, ABA, and WNBA. It is a 501(c) 3 organization with a mission to develop, implement and advocate a wide array of programs to benefit its members, supporters and the community. The NBRPA was founded in 1992 by basketball legends Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, Archie Clark, Dave Cowens and Oscar Robertson. The NBRPA works in direct partnerships with the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association. Legends Care is the charitable initiative of the NBRPA that positively impacts youth and communities through basketball. Scott Rochelle is President and CEO, and the NBRPA Board of Directors includes Chairman of the Board Charles “Choo” Smith, Vice Chairman Shawn Marion, Treasurer Nancy Lieberman, Secretary C.J. Kupec, Spencer Haywood, Eddie Gill, Rushia Brown, Bob Elliott, Mike Bantom, Caron Butler, Clarence “Chucky” Brown and Dave Bing. Learn more at legendsofbasketball.com.
To follow along with the NBRPA, find them on social media at @NBAalumni on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch.
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Media Contacts:
Julio Manteiga, NBRPA, (516) 749-9894, jmanteiga@legendsofbasketball.com