Albany fathers receive the gift of health - WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, Sports

Albany fathers receive the gift of health

Posted: Updated:

  • More WALB News10 HeadlinesMore News Headlines

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:49:49 GMT
    Thursday night an Oklahoma tornado victim making her way to Florida stopped in Valdosta after she heard on the radio the American Red Cross was fundraising in the streets. Red Cross volunteers set up
    Thursday night an Oklahoma tornado victim making her way to Florida stopped in Valdosta after she heard on the radio the American Red Cross was fundraising in the streets.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:39:20 GMT
    Budget cuts in Smithville are leaving some city workers unemployed and residents with less police protection. The city laid off three of the city's four police officers. Only the chief remains on the
    The City of Smithville laid off three of the city's four police officers. Only the chief remains on the job. All this is because of budget cuts.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:35:06 GMT
    Thursday's outlook calls for 13 to 20 named storms, 7 to 11 that strengthen into hurricanes and 3 to 6 that become major hurricanes. The prediction by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    Thursday's outlook calls for 13 to 20 named storms, 7 to 11 that strengthen into hurricanes and 3 to 6 that become major hurricanes.
    •   

By Delivrine Registre - bio | email

ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Hundreds of men in Albany put themselves first Saturday morning and took time for their health.

One day before Father's Day, about 500 men took part in the eighth annual Men's Health Fair at Phoebe's Healthworks.

Blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings were just some of the health screening that were available to them.

But organizers say it takes regular visits with a primary care physician to make sure they stay healthy.

"People started lining up at 6:30 this morning knowing it starts at 8:00. When Darrell asked what do they were doing there so early, what did they think they were giving away, the man answered you are giving away life," said President of 100 Black Men, Sanford Hillsman.

"It's one thing to get a screening, but it is so important that these men have doctors," said Phoebe Community Benefits Coordinator, Darrell Sabbs.

Those at the conference were able to kick back and relax in one of several message chairs. There were also comedians on hand today to bring home this year's theme: "a stroke is no joke."

Feedback


©2009 WALB News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.