Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in men ages 15-35 years, but men of all ages can be at risk. In the U.S., over 8,500 cases are diagnosed each year, and almost 400 males die of testicular cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, the average age of diagnosis is about age 33. Get checked out today! http://www.testicularcancerawarenessmonth.com/  

Yes Means Test! If you are sexually active, get tested regularly!  https://youtu.be/FjFyaScG9os

If you can move, you can do this challenge. Use your own Step tracker or Fit Bit. Every week you will report your total amount of steps to the administrator and you will be notified of your progress and progress of others. Registration is $5 Active Duty, $15 for all others and you will receive a prize. For more questions please email Vicky.lee@usmc-mccs.org  

World No Tobacco Day is a national observance of the affects of tobacco on tobacco users and those around them. Every year WHO (World Health Organization) and partners mark World No Tobacco Day in May, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. Tobacco kills nearly six million people each year, of which more than 600,000 are non-smokers dying from breathing second-hand smoke. If you need help quitting, please call 466-6467!

For the month of June we are promoting men's health. Mayo Clinic Top Men’s Health Threats: 1. Heart disease 2. Cancer 3. Unintentional Injury Prevention Thankfully, most men's health threats are largely preventable. Make healthy lifestyle choices, such as eating a healthy diet and including physical activity in your daily routine. It's also important to manage risky behavior, such as drinking too much, smoking and engaging in casual sex. Of course, commonsense precautions, such as using safety ladders and wearing…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. Health Promotion will be at the MCX on October 19th from 1000-1300 in support of this campaign! Call 466-6467 for more information.