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The Gridiron Greats Pro Bono Medical Program
- Increase solutions for players who apply to GGAF for assistance
- Expand GGAF assistance programs across the US. This will allow us to help more players in a more cost effective way as well as those who cannot travel far distances.
- Help change a life
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The Gridiron Greats have teamed up with OAA Orthopaedic Specialists, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush — GGAF's Official Ortho Specialists in Chicago, and Laser Spine Institute to expand its humanitarian efforts to address the need for a health care footprint in each NFL Market. This expanded effort will enable the organization to have as many solutions for all players who apply to the GGAF for assistance. According to US NEWS and WORLD REPORT - Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is Ranked the #1 Orthopedic Practice in Illinois and #12 in the US.
If you are a player in need of assistance or a medical facility who wants to apply to our medical program please contact us at (847)509-3086.
Medical Provider Application Process
- Contact Gridiron Greats with following documentation:
- Name(s) / CV of all medical staff who will directly care for athletes
- Name/credentials of all medical providers and institutions
- Copies of malpractice and liability insurance of each provider and institution
- Information will be passed to Gridiron Greats Medical Advisory Board
- Medical Advisory Board will meet monthly to evaluate applications
- Further documentation may be requested
- Board visits facility (at facility's expense) to interview staff
- Review policies and procedures for treatment
- Medical Advisory Team will provide recommendations to Medical Board
- The entire process to take less than 45 days approval
- Vincent Hudson - GGAF Chairman of Medical Committee will get back to the applicants
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