Formed by a Congressional health education program, Men’s Health Month is observed across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances and other health education and outreach activities. Men’s Health Month is dedicated to enriching men’s health and wellness through a broad spectrum of national screening and educational campaigns.
Men’s Health Week (June 13-19) is celebrated the week of Father’s Day and serves as a time to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men.
Friday, June 17, “Wear Blue Day,” in honor of men’s health and well-being. Learn more and get involved with the wear blue campaign, visit www.menshealthnetwork.org/wearblue for more information. Support the campaign, print and hang “wear blue” posters, available at www.menshealthnetwork.org/posters
June is an opportunity for healthcare providers, public policy makers, the media and individuals an opportunity to draw attention to this need for the men in our lives. Great Plains QIN works to emphasize the importance of preventive care and early detection and treatment of disease. For more information on our efforts and to get involved, visit our Web site.