Gov. Brewer Issues Proclamation for Arizona Men's Health Week - June 10-16, 2013
Online, May 22, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Governor Janice K. Brewer issued a proclamation designating the week leading up to and including Father's Day, as Arizona Men's Health Week - which is a special awareness period to help educate men, boys and their families about the importance of positive health attitudes and preventive health practices.
"On the heels of Father's Day, I am proud to proclaim a week dedicated to educating Arizona men about the importance of proactive, preventative health care," said Governor Brewer. "Good health is a blessing and a virtue, but it is also something we must work daily to maintain. It is never too soon to schedule a doctor appointment, kick a bad habit or begin an exercise routine. During 'Men's Health Week,' I urge all Arizona men to play an active role in their wellbeing - both for the sake of themselves and their families."
In preparation for Arizona Men's Health Week, Men's Health Network (MHN) encourages health care professionals, private industry, faith-based organizations, community groups, insurance companies, and all other interested organizations and individual citizens, to organize and plan for activities and events, which will focus on men's health during the week of June 10-16. For ideas and open resources in both English and Spanish, visit www.menshealthmonth.org.
"We are appreciative of Governor Brewer's recognition of Men's Health Week. Because of its impact on wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters, men's health is truly a family issue." said Ana Fadich, MPH, CHES, MHN Vice President. "We hope that by raising awareness around the health and wellbeing of men and boys around Father's Day, they will be more likely to take action and set a doctor appointment in June."
National Men's Health Week, sponsored by Senator Bob Dole and Congressman Bill Richardson, passed Congress and was signed into law by President Clinton, on May 31, 1994.
Men's Health Week is organized by Men's Health Network (MHN), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to reach men, boys, and their families where they live, work, play, and pray with health prevention messages and tools, screening programs, educational materials, advocacy opportunities, and patient navigation. Learn more about MHN at www.menshealthnetwork.org and follow them on Twitter @MensHlthNetwork.