BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- American Family Care (AFC), the nation's leading provider of urgent care, occupational medicine and accessible primary care, announced today that it has created a new health screening specifically designed for men. Called the "Man Up Checkup", the initiative was developed to address the aversion men have toward visiting their doctor.
The program is being launched in observance of National Men's Health Month. The purpose of Men's Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men. The month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. The month is highlighted by Men's Health Week, which is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year during the week leading up to Father's Day.
Underlining the importance of the effort is a recently released survey by the Cleveland Clinic, which found:
About American Family Care:
Founded by Dr. Bruce Irwin with a single location in 1982, American Family Care has pioneered the concept of non-emergency room urgent care. With its 2013 acquisition of the Doctors Express, AFC has become the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine, with more than 170 clinics and 600 in-network physicians caring for nearly 3 million patients a year. Ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S., AFC's stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient. For more information, visit www.AmericanFamilyCare.com
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The program is being launched in observance of National Men's Health Month. The purpose of Men's Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men. The month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. The month is highlighted by Men's Health Week, which is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year during the week leading up to Father's Day.
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Underlining the importance of the effort is a recently released survey by the Cleveland Clinic, which found:
- Sixty percent of American men don't go for an annual physical.
- Guys would rather talk about sports or their jobs than discuss anything to do with their health.
- Nineteen percent of men admit going to the doctor only so their significant other will stop nagging.
- When asked their biggest concerns, men ranked their family's well-being and financial security over health.
- Epworth Sleepiness Scale
- Pulse
- Oxygen Saturation Levels
- Temperature
- Blood Pressure
- Weight, Height, and Body Mass Index
- Hemoglobin A1c, to screen for diabetes
- Lipid Panel, including cholesterol and more
About American Family Care:
Founded by Dr. Bruce Irwin with a single location in 1982, American Family Care has pioneered the concept of non-emergency room urgent care. With its 2013 acquisition of the Doctors Express, AFC has become the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine, with more than 170 clinics and 600 in-network physicians caring for nearly 3 million patients a year. Ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S., AFC's stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient. For more information, visit www.AmericanFamilyCare.com
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SOURCE American Family Care