David Gergen Stages Come Back
Today, Pro Player Health Alliance (PPHA) announced that former NFL Legend, Ron Wolfley will be joining the “Tackle Sleep Apnea” campaign for their January public screening and sleep apnea awareness event. Ron Wolfley is a local radio host on KTAR and the current Arizona Cardinals’ color analyst. Dr. Allan Bernstein, DDS., Dr. Roger Briggs, DDS., and Dr. Archie Roberts, MD., are teaming up with the PPHA, The Living Heart Foundation (LHF), the American Legion and Former NFL and NBA Legends, to take part in a sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease awareness event on January 10, 2013 that is open to the public at The Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. The event is part of the national “Tackle Sleep Apnea” campaign and will be yet another stop, in a series of stops across the nation. The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has been a huge help in the PPHA “Tackling Sleep Apnea” campaign.
“These events are extremely successful,” David Gergen, President of the PPHA said. “We are incredibly grateful that we are able to spread awareness to so many people.”
Typical events range in size of 100 to 300 people, so it is important to register early. As part of the event, former NFL legends Roy Green, Derek Kennard, Dave Krieg, Mark Walczak, and Ron Wolfley will share their experiences with sleep apnea and treatment. Additionally, NBA Legend Truck Robinson is the first NBA super star to jump on board with PPHA. In addition, they will be signing autographs and photo opportunities will be available, for anyone in attendance. It is fantastic to see these NFL and NBA Legends give back to the community to increase awareness of sleep apnea in the nation. In addition to the former NFL and NBA Legends that will be in attendance, there will be a surprise guest. The guest is a current Arizona Cardinal superstar. So stay tuned for that announcement coming soon.
Additionally, the LHF will be doing free health screenings, blood pressure testing, and BMI testing for Phoenix and Scottsdale firemen and policemen at no cost to the participants.
“I heard about the campaign and wanted to become involved in efforts to get the word out about what sleep apnea can do to you,” Walczak said. “I lost my best friend Junior Seau from the effects of this condition and I am trying to spread awareness, to save lives.”
To pre-register for the upcoming event, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4799861515?ref=ecount.
For more information about PPHA or the “Tackle Sleep Apnea” campaign, visit http://proplayersleep.org.
About Pro Player Health Alliance
The Pro Players Health Alliance (PPHA) is an organization dedicated to helping former NFL players, through providing testing and treatment options for those who suffer from sleep apnea. In addition, the PPHA is dedicated to integrating education and raising sleep apnea awareness, in a fun and memorable way. In addition to the campaign, the PPHA is dedicated to testing and getting people treated who suffer from sleep apnea. The PPHA was created by David Gergen, President of Gergen’s Orthodontic Lab, Rani Ben-David, President of Sleep Group Solutions, and Former NFL legends.
About David Gergen
David Gergen, CDT and President of Pro Player Health Alliance, has been a nationally respected dental lab technician for over 25 years. He received the award for “The Finest Orthodontic Technician in the Country” given by Columbus Dental in 1986. He also has been appointed chair of the dental wing of the Sleep and Breathing Academy a national interdisciplinary academy dedicated to sleep training and education with over 60,000 members. David rolled out of bed on September 12, 1981 and had his career “ah ha” moment. He knew he was going to be an orthodontic technician and he knew he was going to help people all over the country to help treat their sleep disorders in partnership with their dentists. He has worked for some of the pioneers in the orthodontic and sleep dentistry fields. He was the personal technician for the likes of Dr. Robert Ricketts, Dr. Ronald Roth, Dr. A. Paul Serrano, Dr. Clark Jones, Dr. Harold Gelb, Dr. Joseph R. Cohen, Dr. Rodney Willey, Dr. Allan Bernstein, and Dr. Thien Pham. One of his proudest achievements is receiving The National Leadership award for Arizona Small Businessman of the Year in 2004.
About Dr. Allan Bernstein
Allan K. Bernstein, D.D.S., focuses his practice exclusively on orofacial pain disorders (TMD), and obstructive sleep apnea/snoring. He has been in practice in the Phoenix Valley since 1978. Dr. Bernstein received his dental training at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and completed his dental internship at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He continues to enhance and refine his clinical expertise through ongoing training and professional involvement in TMD, as well as the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with the use of oral appliances, an area he expanded his practice to include since 1986. Dr. Bernstein is board certified by the American Board of Orofacial Pain, the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and served as a member of the Academy’s Board of Directors.
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