Terrebonne General Health Systems Hosts Level Up Men’s Health Day on Saturday, June 6

Terrebonne General Health System is hosting Level Up Men’s Health Day on Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Terrebonne General Drive-Thru Center. This outdoor event will feature free men’s health screenings for heart problems, diabetes, prostate cancer, high blood pressure, and more, education and wellness information, corn hole, axe-throwing, darts, giveaways, and a chance to win a DeWalt Bluetooth speaker.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men are less likely than women to visit a doctor regularly. About 1 in 5 men do not have a regular healthcare provider, and they are significantly more likely than women to skip annual checkups. A Cleveland Clinic survey found that around 60% of men avoid going to the doctor for as long as possible, and many men wait until symptoms become severe before seeking care.

“In an effort to make an impact on these statistics and make it fun and easy to receive health screenings that have the potential to save lives, Terrebonne General is hosting this inaugural men’s health event,” said Phyllis Peoples, President and CEO.

“This is a valuable opportunity for men to come out and take care of themselves, something they do not have a tendency to do,” said Dr. Ugo Ezema, Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist. “I am guilty of it myself, and now I have a primary care provider that I visit regularly,” explained Dr. Ugo.

Grab your husband, brother, father, uncle, male friend, or coworker and come down to the drive-through center to take a step in the right direction of leveling up for those who depend on you!

Appointments are highly encouraged. Email TGWellness@tghealthsystem.com or call 985-850-6217 to register.