The Friday Five – Men’s Health Month
Follow and join the conversation with #MensHealthMonth, #FitFathersDay and #ShowUsYourBlue.
June is Men’s Health Month and the purpose is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This week’s Friday Five shares what men can do to improve their health, preventative measures they can take and events in which to participate during Men’s Health Month.
Preventive Health Tips for Men
ACCESS Community Health Network (@ACCESSHealth) reports that on average, women live seven years longer than men and, according to Harvard Health, the reason for the gap is because men are less likely to visit a doctor on a regular basis, are more likely to engage in risky behavior, and/or are more likely to drink alcohol or use tobacco. The top causes of health issues for men arise from heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression and strokes and many of these problems can be prevented through a healthy lifestyle and regular check-ups with a medical provider.
According to @HarvardHealth, men are less likely to visit the doctor, resulting in a shorter life expectancy than women. This month for #MensHealthMonth encourage the men in your life to take these steps to live a healthier life. https://t.co/ZHvZo12g60 pic.twitter.com/1UHEOdWj2Q
— ACCESS Comm. Health (@ACCESSHealth) June 10, 2021
Men’s Health, Gender Equity, & the COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar
Register today for this excellent webinar taking place Thursday, June 17th at 12:00 pm ET.
Please join Men’s Health Network, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), and the Office of Regional Health Operations for the Men’s Health, Gender Equity, & the COVID-19 Pandemic webinar on June 17th at 12:00 (noon). https://t.co/CRtUthUCS0#MensHealthMonth pic.twitter.com/YyvEKRsF3O
— Men’s Health Network (@MensHlthNetwork) June 10, 2021
8th Annual Fit Father’s Day Celebration
This year’s annual Fit Father’s Day Celebration will be a hybrid edition (virtual & onsite) presented by GMC. Join in Sunday June 20 from 10am – 12am EDT on Facebook Live or register at Evenbrite for a family workout, wellness remarks, boxing, yoga, zumba and more! Hosted by Fit Fathers founder, Kimatni D. Rawlins. Follow them on IG @FitFathers.
Join @FitFathers on Father’s Day for their family fun wellness celebration and interactive workout both online at FB Live and onsite in Silver Spring, MD from 10 am-12 pm ET. Register at https://t.co/UU6bZto0Br#FitFathersDay #FitFathers #FathersDay2021 #MensHealthMonth pic.twitter.com/5SIM5HN5Eb
— Men’s Health Network (@MensHlthNetwork) June 10, 2021
Be #VaccineReady and More this Year for Men’s Health Month
Throughout June, Men’s Health Month aims to encourage boys and men to take charge of their overall health by implementing healthy living decisions. This year, as the country has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial that men get regular checkups and be aware of the risks for their age, ethnicity, and lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14.9% of men aged 18 and over are in fair or poor health. During Men’s Health Month, we urge men to take steps to enrich their health and wellness through proper screenings and care.
June is Men’s Health Month! OMH encourages boys, men, and their families to practice healthy living by exercising regularly, eating healthy, and getting the #COVID19 vaccine when the time comes. Learn more: https://t.co/eLr2bYX3fo #VaccineReady #MensHealthMonth pic.twitter.com/hCHrrO35Cq
— Minority Health (@MinorityHealth) June 1, 2021
Wear BLUE Day 2021: Friday, June 18th
Whether it is your friend, brother, dad, boyfriend, spouse, or boss, show them you care about them and their health by wearing blue. If Friday of Men’s Health Week doesn’t work for you then pick any other day of the year and start a fun Wear BLUE day at work.
Friday, June 18, we ask you to #WearBlueForMen #WearBlue4Men to show your support for raising awareness about men & boys’ health issues. Show us your ‘fit using #ShowUsYourBlue!https://t.co/CO6y1CkTzo pic.twitter.com/GRa3K1QxTO
— Men’s Health Network (@MensHlthNetwork) June 8, 2021
BONUS Item: Three Patient Engagement Strategies To Engage Men In Their Health
Given that male patients are often unengaged in their health, Men’s Health Month provides a platform to help men make healthy behavior changes. Stericycle Communication Solutions (@StericycleComms) offers three patient engagement strategies to engage men in their health.
Did you know that men die on average five years earlier than women? June is Men’s Health Month which means it’s the perfect opportunity to engage men in their care. Three Patient Engagement Strategies to Engage Men in Their Health https://t.co/ctUFyNLSjn
— Stericycle Communication Solutions (@StericycleComms) June 3, 2021
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