• By Todd Luck
• Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Local Men’s Health Week events to be held June 9-13

Local Men’s Health Week events to be held next week

Forsyth Department of Public Health, 799 N. Highland Avenue, is holding a number of events for Men’s Health Week:

Monday, June 9: Red Cross Blood Drive- The drive will be from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Make an appointment to give at bit.ly/ForsythBloodDrive. Everyone is welcome to come and give the gift of life!

Tuesday, June 10: T-Shirt Tuesday - Wear a blue t-shirt and /or a Men's Health Button in recognition of Men's Health Week.

Wednesday, June 11: Walk it out Wednesday - Join Public Health staff at 11 a.m. in front of Forsyth Public Health for a 1-mile walk around the Health and Human Services Campus.

Thursday, June 12: Talk it our Thursday- Be on the lookout for a Men's Health Video capturing different views on the Men's Health Program and men's health in general on the Forsyth County NC Health and Human Services Facebook page.

Friday, June 13: Men! How Are Your Numbers? Finale Event - A health and wellness resource fair will be held at Forsyth Public Health from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. An educational session with Dr. John Card of Novant Health on high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart health and more will be held at noon. Free blood pressure checks will be available.

Also in June, there will be a series of videos post throughout the month with the stories of local prostate cancer survivors.