'Men's Health is Community Health' Series Holds Second Event at East Hartford Cultural Community Center

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Trinity Health Of New England, UConn Health, My People Community Services, CT Area Health Education Center (AHEC), and the Town of East Hartford are hosting the second “Men’s Health is Community Health” event on Saturday, March 25 at the East Hartford Cultural Community Center, located at 50 Chapman Place, East Hartford.

The event runs from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with seminars beginning at 2:00 p.m. Free parking is available at the East Hartford Cultural Community Center. Masks are optional.

The second in the series, Saturday’s event is free to the public and will provide various health screenings including blood glucose, blood pressure, and oral health. These screenings will be performed by UConn Medical Residents practicing at Saint Francis Hospital. In addition to screenings, attendees are invited to attend a town hall seminar with local physicians. Participating physicians include Y. Paul Moy, M.D., Regional Director of Urology and Men’s Health Institute at Trinity Health Of New England; John Testa, M.D., Primary Care, Trinity Health Of New England; Muhammad Azeem, M.D., Stroke Neurology, Trinity Health Of New England; Anton Alerte, M.D., Associate Dean for Primary Care, UConn School of Medicine; Yousaf Shaikh, M.D., Gastroenterology, Prime Healthcare; and Sankar Niranjan, M.D., Nephrology, Greater Hartford Nephrology.

During the seminar, complimentary lunch will be provided, sponsored by Aetna. There will also be informational tables from local organizations, door prizes, and additional giveaways.

“The Men’s Health Institute at Trinity Health Of New England is committed to providing care and education to all members of our surrounding communities,” said Dr. Moy, Regional Director of Urology and Men’s Health Institute at Trinity Health Of New England. “In conjunction with our partners, we are proud to offer this series of Men’s Health Events to reach the underserved community members and help empower them to take control of their health. Bringing preventative screenings along with education to convenient, non-clinical spaces is an invaluable way to improve health equity in our local communities.”

“I believe these events are a can’t miss for the men in our community and I would love to see as many men in attendance as possible,” said Abdul-Rahmaan I. Muhammad, Executive Director of My People Community Services. “I have witnessed first-hand the impacts of missing out on something as simple as a blood glucose screening, ultimately leading to a life-threatening diabetic event. The potentially life-

saving screenings we are offering are free and may be just what you, your brother, your father, or spouse need to take ownership over their long-term health.”

“We are delighted to partner with My People Community Services and Trinity Health Of New England to bring screenings and health education to Hartford and the surrounding communities through this partnership,” said Dr. Alerte, Associate Dean for Primary Care, UConn School of Medicine. “As future leaders and members of healthcare teams, our Urban Health/AHEC Scholars are passionate about learning with and from the community members we serve.”

“Service is a critical component of the Urban Service Track program and dependent upon relationships with community, healthcare, and faith-based partners,” said Petra Clark-Dufner, Director of CT AHEC based at UConn Health. “We are excited to add My People Community Services as a partner to support efforts by CT AHEC/UConn Health to provide preventative and primary care initiatives to the communities we serve.”

The third Men’s Health Event is scheduled for April 15, 2023, at The First Cathedral in Bloomfield