Men’s Health Month: Prioritize Your Well-being at New Horizon Health Center

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to focus on your health and well-being. At New Horizon Health Center, we’re committed to helping men live longer, healthier lives through preventive care, education, and support.

Many men put their health on the back burner, but regular check-ups and screenings can prevent serious conditions. Health screenings are a key part of staying health, helping to catch diseases early—even before symptoms appear—so that treatment can begin as soon as possible.

Some common men’s health concerns include:

  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Prostate health
  • Mental health

Simple steps to stay healthy include scheduling your annual physical, ask about screenings, prioritize mental health, stay active, and eat well.

New Horizon Health Center has several service lines men can take advantage of which include Adult Medicine, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Eye Clinic, Rheumatology, Podiatry, and Health Education.

Our Health Education Department offers free programs on nutrition, diabetes management, weight control, cholesterol, high blood pressure, and more. We work closely with your provider to empower you to take control of your health.

Recommended Health Screenings for Men

Here is a quick guide to recommended screenings and how often you should get them:

Screening Who needs it How often
Alcohol misuse All adults At routine exams
Blood Pressure All adults Yearly
Depression All adults At routine exams
Type 2 diabetes All men 45+ or younger men with risk factors Yearly
Hepatitis C Those at risk At routine exams
HIV All adults At routine exams
High cholesterol Men 35+ or younger men with risk factors Yearly
Obesity All adults At routine exams
Prostate Cancer Starting at age 45 At routine exams
Colorectal cancer Starting at age 45 Ask your doctor
Vision All adults Every 2-4 years if no risk factors
Counseling If needed As recommended
Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Td/Tdap) booster All adults Td every 10 years; Tdap once after 18
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) Unvaccinated adults 1 or 2 doses
Chickenpox Unvaccinated adults 2 doses
Flu All adults Yearly
Hepatitis A Those at risk 2 doses
Hepatitis B People at risk 3 doses