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

12 June 2025

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