August 13th 2024.
On August 1st, The African American Male Wellness Agency made a significant announcement through a press release. They revealed that their 5th Annual Black Men's Wellness Day will be held on September 14, 2024, right on the grounds of the prestigious Morehouse College.
The event, reported by The Atlanta Voice, is completely free of charge and is geared towards encouraging Black men to participate in on-site health screenings. These screenings will measure a wide range of vital signs including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and even HIV/STD/STI status. Additionally, there will be screenings for prostate cancer and more.
Keith Dobbins, the coordinator for the African American Male Wellness Agency in Atlanta, emphasized that the ultimate goal of this event is to save the lives of Black men. He explained that by saving the life of one Black man, you are ultimately saving his entire family. And when families are saved, communities thrive. This aligns perfectly with the agency's mission to bring about significant change through the improvement of Black men's health.
The press release also mentioned that Greg Clay, the executive director for the City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office of Constituent Services, will serve as the Honorary Chair for this event. Clay expressed his excitement, stating, "I am extremely honored to lead this annual effort here in Atlanta. As someone who works closely with the city's daily operations, I am thrilled to be a part of this proactive movement that aims to address health disparities and other issues faced by the Black community."
The agency's president, Kenny R. Hampton, also shared his hopes for this event. He emphasized that it is not just a one-time event, but rather a movement towards health equity and empowerment for Black men. Hampton believes that by tackling the health disparities that disproportionately affect Black men, not only are individual lives impacted, but families and communities as a whole are strengthened.
The event's sponsors include well-known companies such as Johnson & Johnson, CareSource, Genentech, Kaiser Permanente, Kroger Delivery, Care Access, and Inside Edge Consulting. These companies have joined forces with the agency to help bring about positive change and promote health equity.
The African American Male Wellness Agency has been making a significant impact since 2004, when they first began holding a 5K walk and run in over 15 cities. This event serves as an awareness campaign to shed light on the health disparities faced by Black men. In the past 20 years, the agency has been dedicated to saving the lives of Black men, bridging the gap in health disparities, and promoting the survival of preventable diseases.
This event is more than just a one-day affair. It is a call to action for communities to come together and make a difference in the lives of Black men. By providing the necessary tools and resources, this event serves as a crucial step towards improving the health and well-being of Black men and ultimately, creating a brighter and healthier future for all.
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