Mailman School Young Men's Health Clinic

Young men of color are the least likely of all Americans to have health insurance and to see a doctor regularly. And yet this group is especially vulnerable to heart disease, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases and other health problems. To address the medical needs of young men in northern Manhattan, our Department of Population and Family Health established the Young Men's Clinic, which offers high quality, "male friendly" health services for men 13 to 35 years of age. The YMC also offers referrals to educational, employment, and other community services.

This video features an interview with Bruce Armstrong DSW, director and founder of the Men's Health Initiative and a Mailman School faculty member; and Alwyn Cohall, MD, director of the Mailman's Harlem Health Promotion Center. Drs. Armstrong and Cohall discuss how the kinds of care and services offered by the Young Men's Clinic not only impact men's health but improve the overall health of families

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