The MetroHealth System is set to expand its Men’s Health Fair to two locations on Saturday, providing attendees with a wide range of free health screenings, education and career resources. Taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the fair will be held at both the Alex B. Johnson Center at Cuyahoga Community College Metropolitan Campus and MetroHealth’s Cleveland Heights Medical Center. Walk-ins are welcome, and shuttle services will be available from various locations in Cleveland.
Last year’s fair revealed concerning statistics with high percentages of attendees showing signs of health issues such as high cholesterol, blood sugar levels and abnormal PSA levels indicating an elevated risk of prostate cancer. Those identified with potential health concerns were able to connect with a MetroHealth provider for follow-up care. This year the fair aims to make an even bigger impact on the lives of participants by providing early detection and intervention through a variety of health screenings and education on topics such as cholesterol, diabetes, heart health and more.
Dr. Charles Modlin, a urologist and MetroHealth’s vice president and chief health equity officer emphasized the importance of prioritizing health and recognizing that everyone deserves the opportunity for a long and healthy life. The Men’s Health Fair is just one way MetroHealth is working towards making this goal a reality by providing accessible healthcare resources to men in the community.