Preventive Health – Talking About Men's Health

Illinois Leads the Nation in Men’s Health: A Closer Look at the 2025 Men’s Health Assessment

January 7, 2026January 5, 2026MHN EditorAdvocacy, Disparities, Editorials, Legislative, Policy, Public Policy, Regulatory, Research and ScienceLeave a comment

Illinois is leading the nation in men’s health by becoming one of the only states with a dedicated Men’s Health Section within its Department of Public Health. The newly released Men’s Health Assessment 2025, authored by Andrew Lerch, DPT, PT, provides a comprehensive, data-driven look at the health challenges facing men across the state. This landmark report highlights disparities, identifies priority areas for action, and offers a blueprint for how states can integrate men’s health into public health strategy, policy, and practice.Continue reading

Men’s Health Network Wins Two ADDY Awards: The Choice Is Yours Campaign

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025MHN EditorEducation, Health, Lifestyle, VaccinesLeave a comment

Men’s Health Network’s Choice Is Yours campaign—featuring Dres of the iconic 90s hip-hop group Black Sheep—earned two ADDY Awards for Strategic Communications and Web Video, recognizing its culturally authentic, long-form approach to men’s health education. Centered on a three-hour, in-depth conversation, the campaign emphasizes choice, empathy, and trust, meeting men where they are and empowering them to engage with their health on their own terms.Continue reading

Menopause: A Shared Journey, A Call for Support

November 21, 2025November 20, 2025MHN EditorFamily, Family Issues, Well-beingLeave a comment

Menopause is often characterized by its impact on women’s health, but Menopause is often described as a women’s health issue, but it also affects couple dynamics. During this transition, men can step into the role of caregiver and care partner, offering empathy, encouragement, and practical support.Continue reading

When a Leader’s Diagnosis Becomes a National Wake-Up Call: Prostate Cancer, Awareness, and the Urgent Need for Change

May 28, 2025May 27, 2025MHN EditorAdvocacy, Aging, Disparities, Editorials, Family, Fertility, Health, Legislative, Lifestyle, New Again, Other Cancers, Others, Policy, Prostate, Public Policy, Regulatory, Research and Science, Testicular, Well-beingLeave a comment

Former President Joe Biden’s stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis underscores a national failure in men’s health and preventive care. Men’s Health Network is calling for urgent reform to PSA screening guidelines, improved prostate cancer awareness, and expanded support for men’s healthcare—especially for those over age 70. Prostate cancer is highly treatable when detected early, making timely prostate screenings critical. This moment is a wake-up call to prioritize men’s health policy, close the Lifespan Gender Gap, and increase health education for men.Continue reading