The 10th Annual Men’s Health Forum is scheduled for March 6, 2010 at the University of South Florida. For a variety of reasons, including lack of insurance, awareness, access to doctors, etc., there is an growing number of men in our community without access to health care services. The Men’s Health Forum is a partnership among area hospitals, health care organizations, churches, community organizations, and businesses to respond to the health care needs of medically underserved men (those who are uninsured, underinsured, or without a regular health care provider).

• Body Mass Index - St. Joseph’s Hospital; University Community Hospital
• Glucose / Sugar - MediTech Medical Centers; St. Joseph’s Hospital; Tampa General Hospital; Florida A&M University (FAMU) - College of Pharmacy
• Hearing - University of South Florida (USF) Audiology Clinic
• Blood Pressure - University Community Hospital; MediTech Medical Centers; FAMU
• HIV/AIDS - Tampa Care Clinic; Tampa Family Health Center
• Prostate Cancer – Moffitt Cancer Center; St. Joseph’s Hospital (Must register in advance)
• Skin Cancer - Moffitt Cancer Center - Mole Patrol
• Cholesterol - Tampa General Hospital; MediTech Medical Centers, St. Joseph’s Hospital; FAMU
• Vision/Eyes - USF Health

The Men’s Health Forum provides medically underserved men with a complete health care experience. Information and education is available on a range of health-related topics, such as prostate cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, tips for leading healthy lifestyles, stroke, sexual health, high blood pressure, and more. 

In past years, attendees have also had the opportunity to receive wellness check-ups (i.e. blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.) and other testing for diseases, such as prostate and colorectal cancers and HIV/AIDS.

All services are provided to participants at no cost. We are able to provide this free community resource as a result of financial and in-kind donations from local and nationally-recognized groups, organizations, as well as the tireless support from an army of volunteers

The Men’s Health Forum began its history in 2000 as the African American Men’s Health Forum (AAMHF). The Forum was a result of the community’s desire to reduce the gap in health outcomes for this segment of our community. Recognizing that this gap in health outcomes also impact many other communities, the 2010 Men’s Health Forum will expand the focus to include all underserved men, and all activities will be offered in English and Spanish.