Gwen Moore Recognizes Men's Health Month
Washington, DC,
June 26, 2012
This month, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released this statement acknowledging Men's Health Month.
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Gwen Moore Recognizes Men’s Health Month Washington, D.C. – This month, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released this statement acknowledging Men’s Health Month: “Men’s Health Month is a time to raise awareness and prevention efforts around diseases and injuries that affect men and boys. One such disease is prostate cancer. “Prostate cancer will infect one in six men in their lifetimes. African Americans fare much worse, leading both the incidence and death rates. This disease affects husbands, fathers, brothers, cousins and friends. As a nation, we must do all we can to prevent this disease and improve the overall health of men. As a Congress, we must continue to fund vital prostate cancer research. “I stand in strong support of President Obama’s health care law – the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Through the ACA, Americans can receive free preventative screenings, have coverage for pre-existing conditions and have access to many other health-related advances. Regular doctor’s visits, early treatment and preventative measures can make a huge difference in health outcomes. I urge men and boys to use June to learn more about how the ACA opens doors to leading a healthier life. “This month and every month I encourage men and boys to make their health a priority.” To read more about Men’s Health Month visit www.menshealthmonth.org. ### For “Moore” News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook
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