EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 41 MIN
Men's Health Month + Black Men's Wellness Day
from Healthy Chicago Podcast · host Chicago Department of Public Health
June is Men’s Health Month. On this episode, Sam Rene (CDPH Program Manager, syndemic infectious disease bureau) speaks with Dominique Wilson (African American Wellness Agency and National Center for Urban Solutions) and Walter Lindsey (CDPH Database Analyst) about Black men’s health, stigma and myth around men’s health, and how every man can prioritize their mental and physical wellness. Open to the public, Black Men’s Wellness Day is on Saturday, June 20 (7 a.m. – 12 p.m.) at the Bob Pickens Track & Field at 6233 S. Stony Island Ave. This free event brings together Black men, families, and community members for a morning focused on health, connection, and action.Participants can:• Get access to free heart health and other screenings • Connect with local providers and organizations • Take part in a 5K walk/run designed to get people moving together • Enjoy activities for kids, a senior pavilion, live entertainment, and local vendors For more information, and to register for free, click HERE.
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