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Welcome to June!
Hello All:
Welcome to June and the start of summer! Hopefully the sunny, warm, long days will help us to forget about winter and enjoy all Michigan has to offer. During June, we celebrate Juneteenth and acknowledge Men’s Health Month.
On Wednesday, June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth. This date marks the day, in 1865, that federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and to ensure that African Americans, previously enslaved, be freed. Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States.
Also, in June, we acknowledge Men’s Health Month. Men are significantly less like than women to see a doctor. According to Indiana University, only 60% of men get a yearly routine checkup compared to women and 40% of men will not go to a doctor until something is seriously wrong. Please take this opportunity to schedule a physical exam, including a check for prostate cancer as this is the second leading cause of death for men in the United States.
I am proud to work with Kashonia, Priscilla, Malaika and Aya who make up the great agency staff! Each day, I see their commitment to our clients and their families by delivering so many important services. If you are able to donate to the agency, please do, so that we may continue our good work. Thank you, in advance!
I hope that you and yours enjoy a wonderful summer and let’s keep cheering on our Tigers!
Very Best Regards,
Jim Smock
Executive Director
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