The District of Columbia was nearly shut down by traffic due to the excitement of the NBA All-Star game and activities held February 8 through 12, 2001. But that did not stop the nearly 300 men and a few women who came to HUH, including those who arrived just minutes before the end of the free Know Your Score health screenings. The event is designed to encourage men to take charge of their health by becoming informed about screening measures related to their health, especially those revealing glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and prostate scores. The program uses a wallet-size score card to record health scores, explain tests and scores.
Men can keep track, stay informed and continue dialogue with health care providers.
Know Your Score is a tool to help men get a grip on the illnesses that shorten the lives of so many. The best stories are those about our physicians and our staff and what they do for and in our local and global communities. There is so much to tell that often we simply run out of space. We keep trying to get the word out to everyone about the importance of taking care of self and just as importantly, about taking care of each other. All that is in this issue and more.