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Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital - Men's Health Initiative
The Men’s Health Initiative is a broad-based collaborative that uses clinical and psychosocial programming to improve the health status of men. Partnerships involve faith-based organizations, civic clubs, city and county governments, local schools and universities, service and health agencies, physicians and media. The initiative is evidence-based and goes beyond traditional screenings. Programs are highly focused on “language†messaging, whereby the audience is approached with concepts that are specific to the group to improve understanding and retention.
What is it?
The Men’s Health Initiative is a broad-based collaborative that uses clinical and psychosocial programming to improve the health status of men. Partnerships involve faith-based organizations, civic clubs, city and county governments, local schools and universities, service and health agencies, physicians and media. The initiative is evidence-based and goes beyond traditional screenings. Programs are highly focused on “language” messaging, whereby the audience is approached with concepts that are specific to the group to improve understanding and retention.
Who is it for?
Underserved, uninsured and underinsured men in Southwest Georgia.
Why do they do it?
The overarching goal is to change the behavior of men in how they access health services and navigate barriers to access.
Impact
Since 1999, the Men’s Health Initiative has reached nearly 8,000 men in the Southwest Georgia region. More than 300 men gained access to care through nontraditional points such as work, church, schools and weekend seminars at a free health clinic.
Contact: Jackie Ryan
Vice President, Corporate Strategy
Telephone: 229-312-7104
E-mail: jryan@ppmh.org
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