Category: Press Releases

DUBLIN, June 9, 2022 – A recent survey of 1,517 U.S. men ages 18-80 commissioned by Men’s Health magazine publisher Hearst media company found that less than half of men surveyed rated their physical (40%), mental (42%) and sexual (35%) health as excellent or very good.1 Lack of knowledge around sexual and mental health was particularly significant. Over half of all men surveyed...

Awareness period focuses onhealth disparities affecting men and boys year-round   WASHINGTON – Starting today, June 1st, communities across the globe are bringing men’s health center stage as we kick-off Men’s Health Month 2022, an annual awareness period dedicated to education and activities on the health and wellness of men and boys. Men’s Health Month...

COVID-19 Concerns in 2020 Must Not Reduce Prostate Cancer Screenings September 1, 2020   WASHINGTON, D.C. — Men’s Health Network (MHN) continues its push to raise prostate health awareness for men of all ages during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September.   This year, concerns about COVID-19 have reduced screening rates, raising the specter of...

July 20, 2020        On behalf of Men’s Health Network’s staff, volunteers and advisors we join all Americans in mourning the loss of Georgia’s Congressmen and “The Conscience of the U.S. Congress”, John Lewis who died from pancreatic cancer at age 80 on July 17, 2020 after a long, storied and exemplary record...

Awareness Period Celebrated 26thAnniversary of Men’s Health Week, and was key to helping fight the spread of COVID-19 July 1, 2020   WASHINGTON – Men’s Health Month, the annual awareness period dedicated to the health and wellness of men and boys, came to a close this week after a successful 30 days that reached millions...

#ShowUsYourBlue on Wear BLUE Day, Friday, June 19, 2020 June 18, 2020   Blue looks good on you! Men’s Health Network (MHN) is calling on everyone to Wear BLUE on Wear BLUE Day, Friday, June 19, to raise awareness about the importance of male health. Studies show that men live sicker and die 5 years...

Awareness period is key to fighting the spread of COVID-19 June 1, 2020    WASHINGTON – June 1 kicks off the 2020 Men’s Health Month, an annual awareness period solely dedicated to education and activities on the health and wellness of men and boys. Communities around the nation are recognizing Men’s Health Month and Men’s...

March 29, 2020    WASHINGTON – Men’s Health Network (MHN) wishes to acknowledge with sadness the recent passing of Senator Dr. Tom Coburn (R-Oklahoma) following a long and brave battle with cancer.  Sen. Coburn, during his long and accomplished tenure representing the Great State of Oklahoma in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S....

WASHINGTON, DC (November 13, 2019) – Men’s Health Network (MHN), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness of men’s health issues, released the following statement regarding HR 3, the House’s drug pricing package: While it is encouraging that legislators are working to lower health care costs, it’s imperative that the means of...

Despite Years of Progress, Male Life Expectancy Declines for the 3rd Year, Increase of Suicide and Drug Overdose to Blame   WASHINGTON – The Congressional Men’s Health Caucus in partnership with Men’s Health Network joined a coalition of representatives from leading health, advocacy, and government organizations to hold a briefing on Capitol Hill June 19...