NEW YORK – Evernorm Health Services and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have announced today a multi -year partnership to improve community health and vitality, naming Evernorm as an official partner of the NBA health services and the National Basketball Association ( WNBA). The collaboration also makes Evernorm the partner presenting NBA Total Health, a holistic health platform for fans who promotes the connectivity of physical, mental, preventive and community health.
“Thanks to this partnership, the NBA will continue to raise the importance of holistic health, providing fans with tools to take control of their health and their vitality,” said Barbara Bush, vice-president, social responsibility, NBA. “By combining the powerful influence of the NBA with the expertise and health services of Evernorth thanks to enriching programming, this partnership will present the best solutions and leadership, while deepening the presence of the league in the space of well-being.”
“The WNBA partnership with Evernorth is an incredible opportunity to expand the scope of our work out of the field and promote total well-being in our organization,” said Cochie Edison, Director of GRA growth. “We are delighted with this partnership and light on critical issues such as the health of women through our game, which has a meaning for players and fans.”
The Total Health NBA presented by Evernorth is a health and well-being platform that takes advantage of the scope of the NBA and the influence of the voices of the players, alongside expert health organizations, including Evernorm, To inspire fans to take care of their total health. The platform will be officially deposited at the NBA All-Star 2025 in San Francisco with a community promenade which will engage more than 1,000 local participants, including the fans, current and former players and their families to take positive measures on their health trips.
“Our partnership with the NBA is deep. We serve the NBA family by providing services that improve health and well-being, and we are proud that the NBA trusts Evernorth with its health. Now, it is normal for us to collaborate to improve the health and vitality of NBA fans and communities, “said Dr. Glen Stettin, director of innovation, Evernorth Health Services. “Good physical health is correlated with good mental health, and people who prioritize exercise also have stronger mental health and higher overall vitality. We are impatient to jointly help fans of the NBA and their communities to exploit the power of physical activity and mental well-being as key contributors to their overall health and vitality, and inspiring them to take control of their individual health trips. »»
Evernorm’s collaboration with the NBA and WNBA will include holistic health and well-being initiatives during marked events, including the NBA All-Star, the NBA project presented by State Farm and the Emirates NBA Cup , which will offer essential health services such as projections, educational resources and well-being activities. The partnership will come to life with additional extensions, including the media and virtual signaling at NBA games and events.
The WNBA and Evernorm will also collaborate with health initiatives as the League approaches its 2025 season, including a WNBA health summit and a community health initiative at WNBA All-Star, which will be announced to a later date.
For decades, the NBA prioritized the implementation of its platform and its influence to have an impact on communities, in particular by encouraging positive results for health. The NBA players led voices in disoriented conversations on mental health and have established a partnership with leading organizations on nutrition and physical form to promote participation in sports and healthy lifestyles for young people. The participatory nature of the NBA total health platform will educate fans on the impact of various health problems, societal impacts and will provide tools to maintain their own health and well-being.
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Evernorth Health Services creates pharmacy, care and benefits solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We innovate tirelessly to make the prevention, prevention and treatment of disease and disease more accessible to millions of people. Evernorm’s capacities are fueled by our companies, including Express Scripts, Express Scripts® Pharmacy, Acredo, Evicore and Mdlive, as well as the Evernorth Holistic platforms and solutions that advance people and organizations. All Evernorm’s solutions are served and provided by or through affiliated companies by Evernorth Health, a subsidiary in exclusive property of the CIGNA (NYSE: CI) group, or third party partners. Learn more about Evernorth.com.