It’s no secret that many men don’t enjoy going to the doctor. Studies have shown when it comes to their health, men trail the opposite sex in nearly every category.
On June 18, Wishard Health Services hopes to change this trend and help men receive the medical attention they need. Wishard and several community organizations will be partnering for the annual Men’s Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Blackburn Health Center, 2700 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St.
“A lot of men don’t receive regular health checks for a variety of reasons,” said Dr. Delise Webber, a physician at Blackburn Health Center. “This Father’s Day weekend we encourage men to come out and get the important care they need to stay healthy.”
Health care professionals will be on hand to answer questions and provide free mini-physical exams for men during the fair. Free health screenings will also be offered including blood pressure, body mass index, diabetes, prostate cancer, eye health, cholesterol, dental and HIV and STD screenings.
Dr. Webber said even if men have visited a doctor recently, the event offers a chance to follow up on blood pressure, cholesterol and prostate readings. She said if the readings raise a red flag, referrals and follow up appointments can be arranged immediately.
The Blackburn Health Center, one of 10 Wishard health centers, provides health care services for the community in primary care, family planning and social and dental services.
For more information about the health fair, call Milton Flowers at (317) 931-4306.
