The Philadelphia Eagles have announced a new multi-year partnership with Edwards Lifesciences, a company known for its work in structural heart innovation. The collaboration aims to promote heart health among residents of Philadelphia.
As part of the agreement, Edwards Lifesciences will serve as the team’s Official Medical Technology Partner. The two organizations are launching “Off the Sidelines,” a program designed to raise awareness about heart valve failure and encourage people aged 50 and older to attend free heart screenings.
The first screening event is scheduled for Saturday, December 6 at Lincoln Financial Field. It will include an educational presentation on heart valve health and feature participation from an Eagles Legend. Research indicates that early screening is important for identifying heart valve disease. More information can be found at OffTheSidelines.com.
Edwards Lifesciences will also become the Presenting Partner of the Eagles Legends platform, which highlights former players’ achievements both during and after their football careers.
“We are thrilled to partner with Edwards Lifesciences to help promote heart-healthy habits in our community,” said Brian Napoli, Senior Vice President, Corporate Partnerships, Philadelphia Eagles. “Edwards has earned recognition as a leading innovator in structural heart disease through its unwavering dedication to helping people live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. We look forward to working with them in a variety of ways that support heart health for those in the Greater Philadelphia region.”
The partnership will focus on increasing awareness and access to care throughout the community, including underserved groups.
“The majority of those with heart valve disease go undiagnosed or untreated, with underserved communities facing the greatest barriers,” said Dan Lippis, Corporate Vice President and General Manager, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Edwards Lifesciences. “We hope to raise greater awareness of heart valve failure in partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles by offering free screenings and education to take heart valve health off the sidelines.”