DOH-Seminole Observes Men’s Health Month in June
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Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) observes Men’s Health Month in June to encourage men to implement healthy living decisions. Men should get regular checkups and be aware of their age and lifestyle risks.
Men’s Wellness Summit
In honor of Men’s Health Month, DOH-Seminole is hosting a Men’s Wellness Summit for boys and men of all age and their families on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at:
Florida Department of Health in Seminole County
400 West Airport Blvd.
Sanford, Florida, 32773
There will be a panel discussion about important men health topics as well as health screenings including STD/HIV testing, metabolic panel, lipid panel, thyroid panel, A1C tests, blood pressure checks, glucose checks, tuberculosis (TB) tests, hepatitis A and hepatitis B immunizations, and health and wellness resources. Free haircuts and lunch will be available.
Visit Seminole.FloridaHealth.gov or call 407-920-6226 to register.
Screening Tests
“As both a dad and a physician, I invest attention and energy into being as healthy as possible,” said State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo. “This Men’s Health Month, I encourage Florida’s men to prioritize their health, stay physically active, and increase consumption of disease-fighting vegetables and fruits in their diets. Our families are better off when we stay healthier.”
Screening tests are one of the most important things men can do for their health to help them live longer lives. Screening tests can help doctors detect diseases earlier, often before there are symptoms and when they are easier to treat.
DOH-Seminole encourages men to talk to their health care provider about:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure and high cholesterol, which are risk factors for heart disease
- Prostate, colorectal, and skin cancers
- HIV and sexually transmitted infections
To learn more about optimizing your health through healthy habits, such as exercise and nutrition, visit Healthier You, Florida’s one-stop shop for resources that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Contact DOH-Seminole at 407-920-6226 for more information on the Men’s Wellness Summit and available resources and services that can improve your health and wellbeing.
About the Florida Department of Health
The Department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
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