Black churches getting hyped for community health

Bishop Michael F. Jones, Friendly Temple Church senior pastor, is inviting men to “Hyped For Health” on June 9, 2024, at his church to “prioritize health and empower yourself.”   Photo courtesy of Friendly Temple Church June is Men’s Health Month and Friendly Temple Baptist Church is partnering with The Empowerment Network (TEN) as hosts of “Hyped For Health: A Men’s Prostate Cancer Awareness and Testing Initiative.” The free event is 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday June 9, 2024, at Friendly Temple Baptist Church, 5515 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Hyped Bishop Michael F. Jones, Sr., Friendly Temple senior pastor, calls Hyped, “a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in prostate cancer prevention and early detection.” A recent Cleveland Clinic survey of more than 500 American men ages 18-70 about their use of healthcare resources found that just 60% of men get annual physicals and 40% only see a doctor when they feel it is essential for a serious medical condition. Bishop Michael F. Jones, Sr., Friendly Temple senior pastor, calls Hyped, “a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in prostate cancer prevention and early detection.” “Take advantage of this chance to prioritize your health and...