
06/21/2023
June is National Men's Health Awareness Month. The purpose is simple: to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among both men and boys. This month is about encouraging men to focus on their health by eating right, exercising, and preventing disease.
Although men face certain health problems specific to their bodies (prostate cancer, for example), most health issues men and women face (heart disease, diabetes, etc.) are the same. Yet men are more reluctant to go to the doctor (studies show women go to the doctor twice as much as men).
We want to heighten men’s awareness of preventable health problems while increasing and prolonging their quality of life. We encourage men and boys to establish partnerships with trusted medical professionals, avoid unsafe/risky behaviors, care for their mental and physical health, and participate in regular/recommended health screenings. Schedule an appointment today with our Rural Health clinic.