Before Virta, Pastor Phillip was taking seven prescription medications everyday. He was dealing with joint pain constantly and had trouble standing to lead worship services and bible study. He felt his life was a mess. That is, until he found Virta—a free resource from Concordia Health Plan.

On Virta, Pastor Phillip reduced the need for a medications, lost 270 pounds, regained his energy. Now, people in his congregation look to him for health advice. Something that still makes him laugh.