Men's Health Network

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The Men's Health Network (MHN) is a U.S. non-profit educational organization comprised of physicians, researchers, other health professionals, and individuals concerned with the state of men’s health set up in 1992. It seeks to address the relative disadvantage experienced by men, who for example, in the United States, the life expectancy for women is about six years longer than for men, men are at greater risk for certain illnesses, and men are also less likely to seek adequate medical attention.

MHN’s Board of Advisors comprises over 700 physicians and mental health experts from around the world including Dr. Robert Tan, Dr. Peter Rumm, Dr. S. J. Giorgianni, Dr. Ken Goldberg, Dr. James Sniechowski, and Dr. Judith Sherven. A database of over 87,000 physicians in the U.S. participating in disease awareness and educational outreach campaigns contributes to Men’s Health Network’s reputation as the leading authority on men’s health.

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[edit] Goals

The primary goal of Men’s Health Network is to improve the health and wellness of men through education campaigns, partnerships with retailers and other private entities, workplace health programs, data collection, and work with health care providers to provide better programs and funding for men's health needs.

Several current objectives of MHN include establishing an Office of Men’s Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, setting up family counseling services, and a crisis hotline for men’s issues. Further initiatives are aimed at serving the needs of veterans, students, and fathers.

MHN defines its role widely, not only addressing issues that solely affect men, but also diabetes, depression, and workplace accidents. Many MHN objectives involve the support of women as health care providers, educators, and family members.

[edit] Networks

The MHN has a presence in every US state, with a network of chapters, affiliates, and health partners. In 1994, MHN provided the impetus for Men's Health Week in the week following Father’s Day, typical events include educational lectures by sports figures, free health screenings, and health fairs. The organization also offers health information online through digital libraries, directories, free screening calendars, and websites such as www.checkmensfacts.com and as over the phone through Men’s Healthline.