United Way of the National Capital Area Hosts Free Health Screening With Partner Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 18, 2011, United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) and Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States are partnering to provide free health screenings in Washington, DC. This free event, Real Men Get Checked, encourages men – who statistically seek preventive care less frequently than women – to take positive control over their health.

The screenings and counseling will be conducted by registered nurses, doctors and trained volunteers on: diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, glaucoma and eye exams, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and others.

United Way NCA and our member nonprofits are committed to ensuring that participants receive follow-up care through local medical facilities and community health organizations.

Community Partners for this event include The Metropolitan Police Department, DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services and The DC National Guard. Special thanks to Get Checked 4 Life, Inc. which inspired this exciting event.

Real Men Get Checked is taking place Father's Day weekend, and will be a family event. In addition to the valuable health services, there will be a live DJ, a kid's corner with a moon-bounce and fire truck, a children's fitness program, prizes and even free barber services.

To find out more about "Real Men Get Checked," visit http://www.UnitedWayNCA.org/RealMenGetChecked.

Representatives from:

• The Metropolitan Police Department
• DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services
• DC National Guard

PHOTO OPS/INTERVIEWS:      

• Individuals being screened
• Interviews with officials from United Way NCA and Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States

BACKGROUND:      

About United Way NCA

United Way of the National Capital Area is the largest and most enduring social change organization in the Washington Metropolitan Area. We create connections that make a difference, linking donor dollars to worthy causes, companies to community, and neighbors-in-need to vital services. Focusing on the critical areas of Education, Income and Health – the building blocks of a good quality of life – United Way of the National Capital Area not only provides immediate relief of problems affecting area residents, but also works to alleviate the underlying causes. Understanding the interconnectedness of community, we work in collaboration with our member nonprofits, government, area businesses, and community leaders in order to improve lives throughout the region. For more information, visit www.unitedwaynca.org.

SOURCE United Way of the National Capital Area

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