Contact:

Mirna Chamorro

mirna.chamorro@flhealth.gov

(407) 665-3374

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.

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:

DOH-Seminole

400 West Airport Boulevard 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.

“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

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