Medford, Oregon

Local Community Leaders & Influencers:

  • Katrina Hedberg, MD, MPH – State Health Officer
  • Mark Orndoff — Director Jackson County Health and Human Service
  • Jackson County Health and Human Services:
    • (541) 774-8209
  • Dr. Jims Shame – Jackson County Health and Human Services; Medical Director
  • Medford City Council:
    • Council President: John C. Falco Jr.— 781-395-1290
    • Council Vice President: Breanna Lungo-Koehn – 781-874-0011
    • Councilor: Richard Caraviello — 781-572-5410
    • Councilor: Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr.—781-395-2287
    • Councilor: Adam Knight—617-966-8888
    • Councilor: Michael J. Marks—781-396-5387
    • Councilor: George A. Scarpelli—781-858-0240

Cancer

  • From 2011-2015, the number of average annual cancer cases in men were 622 in Jackson County, Oregon.
  • Age-adjusted rate: 443.6/per 100,000 (0.443%).

Prostate Cancer

  • From 2011-2015, the number of average annual prostate cancer cases in men were 127 in Jackson County, Oregon.
  • This is an age-adjusted rate of 81.7/per 100,000 (0.081%)

*Testicular Cancer

  • In 2016, 119 case of testicular cancer have been reported in Oregon.
  • Age-adjusted rate: 6.1/per 100,000 (0.006%)
    • United States Cancer Statistics
  • Resources:
    • Providence Cancer Center South Oregon: Providence Health and Services in Oregon is a not-for-profit Catholic network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and affiliated services.
      • 541-732-7000

Heart Disease

  • From 2014-2016, Jackson County recorded a 170.2 heart disease death rate/per 100,000 in men (0.170%).

Stroke

  • Resources:
    • South Oregon Cardiology: provider of various cardiac and vascular services.
      • (541) 930-7222

Diabetes

  • Resources:
    • Asante Diabetes Care Center and Nutrition Services: The center has a diabetes education program focusing on individual counseling, meal planning, home blood sugar monitoring etc.
      •  (541) 789-5906

*Pre-Diabetes

*Suicide

  • In 2017, 630 men in Oregon committed suicide. (Population: 2,052,989)
  • Age-adjusted death rate: 29.34/per 100,000 (0.029%)
  • Resources:
    • Jackson County Suicide Prevention Coalition: a community coalition of students, mental health professionals, concerned parents, nurses and caring volunteers dedicated to reducing suicide in Jackson County.
      • (541) 774-8201

*Obesity

  • In 2017, 28.7% of men in Oregon are obese.
  • “Oregon’s obesity rate is 29.4%
    • Source Citation:  Source: Trust for America’s Health and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The State of Obesity 2018. Washington, D.C.: 2018.
  • Resources:
    • *Oregon Health Authority: Oregon’s state health plan’s one of seven priority areas is the prevention and reduction of obesity in the county.

*state statistics

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Lincoln, Nebraska

Local Community Leaders & Influencers:

  • Lincoln City Council:
    • District 1: James Michael Bowers— jbowers@lincoln.ne.gov
    • District 2: Richard Meginnis – rmeginnis@lincoln.ne.gov
    • District 3: Jane Raybould— jraybould@lincoln.ne.gov
    • District 4: Tammy Ward—tjward@lincoln.ne.gov

Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Heart Disease

  • Resources:
    • Bryan Health provides weight loss surgery, non-surgical weight loss, and LifeTracks Information sessions throughout the year. It also provides a free HeartAware Risk Assessment on its website.
      • (402) 481 111

Stroke

Diabetes

  • Resources:
    • Bryan Health offers Diabetes Treatment & Education Programs. You can schedule your appointment to speak with an educator at (402) 481 6305
    • They offer information on the following
      • Prediabetes
      • Type 2 Diabetes
      • Gestational diabetes

Pre-Diabetes

  • In 2015, 18.6% of men in the Lancaster County reported severe physical inactivity. Physical inactivity and obesity are the most common and significant indicators of diabetes.

*Suicide

  • In 2017, 221 men in Nebraska committed suicide. (Population: 958,131)
  • Age adjusted death rate: 23.67/per 100,000 (0.02%)

*Obesity

*state statistics

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Lake Charles, Louisiana

Local Community Leaders & Influencers:

  • Calcasieu Parish Health Unit – (337) 478-6020
    • 3236 Kirkman Street Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Lake Charles City Council— citycouncil@cityoflc.us; (337) 491-1290
    • District A: Mary Morris
    • District B: Luvertha W. August, Council Vice-President*
    • District C: Rodney Geyen
    • District D: John Ieyoub
    • District E: Stuart Weatherford
    • District F: Johnnie Thibodeaux
    • District G: Mark Eckard, President*

*until July 2019

Cancer

  • Resources:
    • Lake Charles Memorial Health System, Cancer Support – (337) 494-3000
      • 701 Oak Park Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital— (337) 436-2511
    • 524 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601

Prostate Cancer

  • “In Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana from 2012-2016, there were 681 new cases of Prostate Cancer. For every 100,000 men, 127 Prostate Cancer cases were reported.
  • Over those years, there were 77 men who died of Prostate Cancer. For every 100,000 men in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 18 died of Prostate Cancer.”
    • Citation: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. U.S. Cancer Statistics Data Visualizations Tool, based on November 2018 submission data (1999-2016): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute; www.cdc.gov/cancer/dataviz, June 2019.

Testicular Cancer

  • “In Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana from 2012-2016, there were 28 new cases of Testicular Cancer. For every 100,000 men, 6 Testicular Cancer cases were reported. (0.006%)
  • Over those years, there were <16 men who died of Testicular Cancer in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.”
    • Citation: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. U.S. Cancer Statistics Data Visualizations Tool, based on November 2018 submission data (1999-2016): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute; www.cdc.gov/cancer/dataviz, June 2019.

Heart Disease

  • From 2014 – 2016, the heart disease death rate was 339.6 men per 100,00 people in Calcasieu Parish. (0.34%)
    • Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (https://nccd.cdc.gov/DHDSPAtlas/Default.aspx?state=LA)
  • Resources:
    • American Heart Association
      • Patricia Prudhomme – (225) 666-4299
      • Adriana King – (225) 666-4282

Stroke

  • From 2014 – 2016, the stroke death rate was 64.3 men per 100,000 people in Calcasieu Parish. (0.06%)
    • Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (https://nccd.cdc.gov/DHDSPAtlas/Default.aspx?state=LA)

Diabetes

  • Resources:
    • Lake Charles Memorial Health System— Diabetes Education
      • (337) 494-3000

Pre-Diabetes

  • In 2016, 26.9% of men aged 20+ in Calcasieu Parish reported severe physical inactivity. Physical inactivity and obesity are the most common and significant indicators of diabetes.

*Suicide

  • In 2017, 561 men committed suicide in Louisiana. (population: 2,289,446)
  • Age-adjusted Death Rate per 100,000: 24.34

*Obesity

  • In 2017, 36.0% men were diagnosed as being obese in Louisiana.
    • Source: The State of Obesity (https://www.stateofobesity.org/states/LA/)

*state statistics

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Lafayette, Louisiana

Local Community Leaders & Influencers:

  • Joel Robideaux— Mayor-President
    • (337) 291-8300
    • JRobideaux@LafayetteLA.gov
  • Lafayette Parish Public Health Unit— (337) 262-5616
    • 220 W. Willow Street, Bldg. A Lafayette, LA 70501

Cancer

  • Resources:
    • American Cancer Society – (337) 237-3736
    • 1604 W Pinhook Rd Ste 203, Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Cancer Center of Acadiana at Lafayette General Medical Center
    • (337) 289-8400
    • 1211 Coolidge. St., Suite 100 Lafayette, LA
  • Our Lady of Lourdes, Cancer Services & Treatments— (337) 470-2000
    • 4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy. Lafayette, LA 70508

Prostate Cancer

  • “In Lafayette Parish, Louisiana from 2012-2016, there were 825 new cases of Prostate Cancer. For every 100,000 men, 149 Prostate Cancer cases were reported.
  • Over those years, there were 98 men who died of Prostate Cancer. For every 100,000 men in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, 24 died of Prostate Cancer.”
    • Citation: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. U.S. Cancer Statistics Data Visualizations Tool, based on November 2018 submission data (1999-2016): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute; www.cdc.gov/cancer/dataviz, June 2019.

Testicular Cancer

  • “In Lafayette Parish, Louisiana from 2012-2016, there were 26 new cases of Testicular Cancer. For every 100,000 men, 4 Testicular Cancer cases were reported. (0.004%)
  • Over those years, there were <16 men who died of Testicular Cancer in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.”
    • Citation: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. U.S. Cancer Statistics Data Visualizations Tool, based on November 2018 submission data (1999-2016): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute; www.cdc.gov/cancer/dataviz, June 2019.

Heart Disease

  • From 2014 – 2016, the heart disease death rate was 247.6 men per 100,00 people in Lafayette Parish. (0.25%)
    • Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (https://nccd.cdc.gov/DHDSPAtlas/Default.aspx?state=LA)
  • Resources:
    • American Heart Association— (225) 666-4297

Stroke

  • From 2014 – 2016, the stroke death rate was 37.1 men per 100,000 people in Lafayette Parish. (0.04%)
    • Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (https://nccd.cdc.gov/DHDSPAtlas/Default.aspx?state=LA)

Diabetes

  • Resources:
    • Reactive Nutrition, Diabetes Education
      • 4540 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Building D, Suite C240, Lafayette, LA 70508

Pre-Diabetes

  • In 2016, 23.3% of men aged 20+ in Lafayette Parish reported severe physical inactivity. Physical inactivity and obesity are the most common and significant indicators of diabetes.

*Suicide

  • In 2017, 561 men committed suicide in Louisiana. (population: 2,289,446)
  • Age-adjusted Death Rate per 100,000: 24.34 (0.02%)
  • Resources:
    • Vermilion Behavior Health Systems, Suicidal Ideation Treatement Center
      • (888) 927-2126 2520
      • N University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70507
    • Lafayette Educational & Referral Center – (337) 232-4357
  • Lafayette Crisis Line – 232-HELP / 211
    • Lafayette Crisis Hotline – (225) 924-3900

*Obesity

  • In 2017, 36.0% men were diagnosed as being obese in Louisiana.
    • Source: The State of Obesity (https://www.stateofobesity.org/states/LA/)

*state statistics

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Iowa City, Iowa

Local Community Leaders & Influencers:

  • Jim Throgmorton— Mayor
    • (319) 621-9391
    • Jim-throgmorton@iowa-city.org
  • Johnson County Iowa Board of Health
    • Peter D. Wallace MD, MS – Chair
      • (319) 338-7646
    • Michael P. McLaughlin PhD– Vice Chair
      • (319) 624-5176

Cancer

  • From 2011-2015, there was a recorded death rate of 176.2 men /per 100,000 people in Johnson County, Iowa due to cancer. (0.20%)
  • Resources:
    • Mercy Iowa City Support Groups – (319) 358-2767
    • American Cancer Society— (319) 248-5400

Prostate Cancer

  • From 2011-2015, there was a recorded death rate of 17.4 /per 100,000 men in Johnson County, Iowa due to prostate cancer. (0.02%)

Heart Disease

  • Resources:
    • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
      • Heart & Vascular Center— (319) 356-7102
    • Mercy Iowa City
      • Cardiology – (319) 339-3400

Stroke

Diabetes

  • Resources:
    • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
    • Mercy Iowa City
      • Nutrition and Wellness Center— 319-339-3538

Pre-Diabetes

  • In 2015, 16.7% of men in the Johnson County reported severe physical inactivity. Physical inactivity and obesity are the most common and significant indicators of diabetes.

*Suicide

Obesity

*state statistics

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Houston, Texas

Local Community Leaders & Influencers:

  • John Hellerstedt, MD – Commissioner of Health
    • (512) 776-7363
  • Carlos Plasencia, MD, MSPH – Regional Medical Director
    • (713) 767-3000
  • Greta Etnyre, MS, RD, REHS/RS — Deputy Regional Director
  • Houston Health Department: General Information
    • (832) 393-5169
  • Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH – Harris County Public Health; Executive Director
  • Houston City Council:
    • District A: Brenda Stardig— 832-393-3010
    • District B: Jerry Davis – 832-393-3009
    • District C: Ellen Cohen— 832-393-3004
    • District D: Dwight Boykins—832-393-3001
    • District E:  Dave Martin—832-393-3008
    • District F: Steve Le—832-393-3002
    • District G: Greg Travis—832-393-3007
    • District H: Karla Cisneros—832-393-3003
    • District I: Robert Gallegos—832-393-3011
    • District J: Mike Laster—832-393-3015
    • District k: Martha Castex-Tatum —832-393-3016
    • At-Large 1: Mike Knox—832-393-3014
    • At-Large 2: David Robinson—832-393-3013
    • At-Large 3: Michael Kubosh—832-393-3005
    • At-Large 4: Amanda Edwards—832-393-3012
    • At-Large 5: Jack Christie—832-393-3017

Cancer

  • In 2016, there were a reported 7,707 cases of cancer in men in Harris County, Texas.
  • Age-adjusted rate: 414.1/per 100,000 (0.414%) compared to Texas’ 429.9 (0.429%)

Prostate Cancer

  • In 2016, there were a reported 1841 cases of prostate cancer in Harris County, Texas.
  • This is an age-adjusted rate of 94/per 100,000 (0.094%) compared to Texas’ 89.2 (0.089%)

Testicular Cancer

  • In 2016, there were a reported 107 cases of testicular cancer in Harris County, Texas.
  • Age-adjusted rate: 4.4/per 100,000 (0.004%) compared to Texas’ 5.0 (0.005%)
  • Resources:
    • B.I.G Love Cancer Care: a nonprofit, volunteer based organization committed to providing basic necessities and personalized care for cancer kids and their families
      • www.biglovecancercare.org

Heart Disease

  • From 2014-2016, Harris County recorded a 208.9 heart disease death rate/per 100,000 in men (0.208%).

Stroke

  • Resources:
    • Houston Methodist: top ranked hospital in Houston for Cardiology & Heart Surgery by US News & World Report.
      • (832) 667-5694

Diabetes

  • Resources:
    • Houston Methodist Diabetes Associates: assess patients for diabetes prevention and/or complications to create an individualized treatment plan.
      • Estephanie Olivares, HHS Program Coordinator: (713) 441-4451

Pre-Diabetes

*Suicide

  • In 2017, 2,924 men in Texas committed suicide. (Population: 10,930,317)
  • Age-adjusted death rate: 26.90/per 100,000 (0.0269%)
  • Resources:
    • Mental Health America of Greater Houston— focused on shaping mental health of people
      • (713) 523-8963
    • Crisis Intervention— helping people in crisis. Provides suicide prevention counseling
      • (832) 416-1177

*Obesity

  • Resources:
    • Obesity Prevention Program
      • (512) 776-7111

*state statistics

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Des Moines, Iowa

Local Community Leaders & Influencers

  • Gerd W. Clabaugh, MPA–Department of Public Health Director
    • (515) 281-7689
  • Kathy Stone– Division of Behavioral Health Director
    • (515) 281-4417
  • Brenda Dobson— Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention Interim Director
    • (515) 2810-7769

Cancer

  • Resources:
    • Unity Point Health
      • Cancer Support Groups – (515) 241-8505
      • Coffee & Conversation for Adolescents & Young Adults – (515) 868-0977
  • Cancer Care Coordination Program
    • “Education and support, patient advocacy, monitoring symptom management, facilitating multidisciplinary team care, and raising public awareness about cancer.”

Prostate Cancer

  • In 2016, 38.1% of men aged 40+ who had a PSA test within the past two years answered “yes” to having being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Heart Disease

Stroke

Diabetes

  • Resources:
    • Mercy One Diabetes Education Program – (515) 643-5203

Pre-Diabetes

  • In 2015, 19.2% of men in the Lancaster County reported severe physical inactivity. Physical inactivity and obesity are the most common and significant indicators of diabetes.

*Suicide

  • In 2017, 386 men in Iowa committed suicide. (Population: 1,564,733)
  • Age adjusted death rate: 24.37/per 100,000 (0.02%)

Obesity

*state statistics

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Columbia, South Carolina

Local Community Leaders & Influencers:

  • Stephen K. Benjamin— Mayor
    • 803-545-3075
    • Twitter & Instagram: @SteveBenjaminSC
  • South Carolina Board of Health – boardclerk@dhec.sc.gov ;
    • District 1: Vacant
    • District 2: Seema Shrivastava-Patel
    • District 3: Charles M. Joyse II, P.E
    • District 4: Vacant
    • District 5: Rick Lee
    • District 6: David W. Gillespie, MD
    • District 7: Jim Creel Jr.

Cancer

  • Resources:
    • Cancer Horizons – (801) 501-7500; involved@cancerhorizons.com
      • “A free community & resource for cancer patients, their loved ones, and caregivers. An online source for all cancer-related topics including financial resources, clinical trials, support groups, and care giver support.”
    • CanHope Cancer Patient Support – (803) 649-5433
      • “Provides financial, educational, & emotional support for local cancer patients, encouraging them to rally against cancer and maintain good health.”

Prostate Cancer

  • “In Richland County, South Carolina from 2012-2016, there were 1,249 new cases of Prostate Cancer. For every 100,000 men, 137 Prostate Cancer cases were reported.
    Over those years, there were 194 men who died of Prostate Cancer. For every 100,000 men in Richland County, South Carolina, 30 died of Prostate Cancer.”
    • Citation: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. U.S. Cancer Statistics Data Visualizations Tool, based on November 2018 submission data (1999-2016): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute; www.cdc.gov/cancer/dataviz, June 2019.

Testicular Cancer

  • “In Richland County, South Carolina from 2012-2016, there were 35 new cases of Testicular Cancer. For every 100,000 men, 3 Testicular Cancer cases were reported. (0.003%)
    Over those years, there were <16 men who died of Testicular Cancer in Richland County, South Carolina.”
    • Citation: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. U.S. Cancer Statistics Data Visualizations Tool, based on November 2018 submission data (1999-2016): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute; www.cdc.gov/cancer/dataviz, June 2019.

Heart Disease

  • Resources:
    • Mended Hearts Support Group— (803) 434-6072

Stroke

Diabetes

  • Resources:
    • PRISMA Health – 803-434-7027
      • Diabetes Prevention Program
      • Diabetes Education


Pre-Diabetes

  • In 2016, 24.9% of men aged 20+ in Baltimore City reported severe physical inactivity. Physical inactivity and obesity are the most common and significant indicators of diabetes.

*Suicide

  • In 2017, 647 men committed suicide in South Carolina. (population: 2,437,687)
  • Age-adjusted Death Rate per 100,000 men: 26.04 (0.03%)
  • Resources:
    • South Carolina Suicide Prevention Resource Center
    • South Carolina Suicide Hotlines – (803) 790-4357 (HELP)/(803) 733-5408 

*Obesity

*state statistics

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Cleveland, Ohio

Local Community Leaders & Influencers:

  • Cleveland Department of Health – (216) 664-2324
    • Merle R. Gordon – Director
    • Persis Sosiak – Commissioner of Health
  • Cuyahoga County Board of Health
    • Terry Allan – Health Commissioner
    • Claire Boettler, Romona Brazile, & Martha Halko – Prevention & Wellness
    • Heidi Gullet, M.D, MPH – Medical Director
  • Cleveland City Council – (216) 664-2840
    • Ward 1: Joseph T. Jones
    • Ward 2: Kevin L. Bishop
    • Ward 3: Kerry McCormack
    • Ward 4: Kenneth Johnson
    • Ward 5: Phyllis Cleveland
    • Ward 6: Blaine A. Griffin
    • Ward 7: Basheer S. Jones
    • Ward 8: Michael Polensek
    • Ward 9: Kevin Conwell
    • Ward 10: Anthony T. Hairston
    • Ward 11 : Dona Brady
    • Ward 12: Anthony Brancatelli
    • Ward 13: Kevin J. Kelley
    • Ward 14: Jasmin Santana
    • Ward 15: Matt Zone
    • Ward 16: Brian Kazy
    • Ward 17: Martin Keane


Cancer

  • Resources:
    • Cleveland Clinic, Men with Cancer Support Group – Sarah Close (419) 756-2122
      • Location: Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center – Mansfield 
        1125 Aspira Court in the Lower Level Conference Room
        Date: First Monday of the month
        Time: 11 a.m. – Noon
  • The Gathering Place– 216.595.9546
    • Cancer Specific Programs
    • Cancer Survivorship Programs
    • Exercise Classes
    • Grief & Loss
    • Lectures & Workshops
    • Prostate Cancer Programs
    • + more

Prostate Cancer

  • “In Cuyahoga County, Ohio from 2011-2015, there were 4,881 new cases of Prostate Cancer. For every 100,000 men, 132 Prostate Cancer cases were reported. (0.13%)
    Over those years, there were 820 men who died of Prostate Cancer. For every 100,000 men in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 25 died of Prostate Cancer.”
    • Citation: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. U.S. Cancer Statistics Data Visualizations Tool, based on November 2017 submission data (1999-2015): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute; www.cdc.gov/cancer/dataviz, June 2018.
  • From 2011 – 2015, the prostate cancer death rate was 24.5 per 100,000. (0.02%) By race:
    • White: 20.7 per 100,000
    • Black: 39.3 per 100,000

Testicular Cancer

  • “In Cuyahoga County, Ohio from 2011-2015, there were 187 new cases of Testicular Cancer. For every 100,000 men, 7 Testicular Cancer cases were reported. (0.007%)
    Over those years, there were <16 men who died of Testicular Cancer in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.”
    • Citation: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. U.S. Cancer Statistics Data Visualizations Tool, based on November 2017 submission data (1999-2015): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute; www.cdc.gov/cancer/dataviz, June 2018.

Heart Disease

  • From 2014 – 2016, the heart disease death rate was 256.3 men per 100,000 in the Cuyahoga County. (0.30%)
  • Resources:
    • Cleveland Clinic, Hear & Vascular Health & Prevention
      • (800) 659-7822
      • Includes link to: weight management, nutrition strategies, emotional health, & rehabilitation

Stroke

*Diabetes

  • Resources:
    • American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Community Network
    • UH Cleveland Medical Center, Diabetes Self-Management Education – 1-844-722-7192

*Suicide

  • In 2017, 1,413 men committed suicide in Ohio. (population: 5,713,100)
  • Age-adjusted Death rate per 100,000: 24.69 (0.02%)
  • Resources:
    • Cuyahoga County Suicide Prevention Coalition – (216) 623-6888
      • Or text “4Hope” to 741741
    • NAMI Greater Cleveland – (216) 875-7776

*Obesity

*state statistics

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Chicago, Illinois

Local Community Leaders & Influencers:

  • Lori E. Lightfoot— Mayor
    • letterforthemayor@cityofchicago.org
  • Chicago City Council:
Ward Council Member Phone Email
01 La Spata, Daniel    
02 Hopkins, Brian (312) 643-2299 Ward02@cityofchicago.org
03 Dowell, Pat (773) 373-9273 Ward03@cityofchicago.org
04 King, Sophia D. (773) 536-8103 Ward04@cityofchicago.org
05 Hairston, Leslie A. (773) 324-5555 Ward05@cityofchicago.org
06 Sawyer, Roderick T. (773) 635-0006 Ward06@cityofchicago.org
07 Mitchell, Gregory I. (773) 731-7777 7th@gregmitchell7thward.org
08 Harris, Michelle A. (773) 874-3300 Ward08@cityofchicago.org
09 Beale, Anthony (773) 785-1100 Ward09@cityofchicago.org
10 Sadlowski Garza, Susan (773) 768-8138 Ward10@cityofchicago.org
11 Thompson, Patrick D. (773) 254-6677 Ward11@cityofchicago.org
12 Cardenas, George A. (773) 523-8250 Ward12@cityofchicago.org
13 Quinn, Marty (773) 581-8000 Ward13@cityofchicago.org
14 Burke, Edward M. (773) 471-1414 Ward14@cityofchicago.org
15 Lopez, Raymond A. (773) 306-0837 Ward15@cityofchicago.org
16 Coleman, Stephanie D.    
17 Moore, David H. (773) 783-3672 Ward17@cityofchicago.org
18 Curtis, Derrick G. (773) 284-5057 Ward18@cityofchicago.org
19 O’Shea, Matthew J. (773) 238-8766 Ward19@cityofchicago.org
20 Taylor, Jeanette B.    
21 Brookins, Jr., Howard (773) 881-9300 Ward21@cityofchicago.org
22 Rodriguez, Michael D.    
23 Tabares, Silvana (773) 582-4444 Ward23@cityofchicago.org
24 Scott, Jr. Michael (773) 533-2400 Ward24@cityofchicago.org
25 Sigcho-Lopez, Byron    
26 Maldonado, Roberto (773) 395-0143 Ward26@cityofchicago.org
27 Burnett, Jr., Walter (312) 432-1995 Ward27@cityofchicago.org
28 Ervin, Jason C. (773) 533-0900 Ward28@cityofchicago.org
29 Taliaferro, Chris (773) 237-6460 Ward29@cityofchicago.org
30 Reboyras, Ariel (773) 794-3095 Ward30@cityofchicago.org
31 Cardona, Jr., Felix    
32 Waguespack, Scott (773) 248-1330 Ward32@cityofchicago.org
33 Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana    
34 Austin, Carrie M. (773) 928-6961 Ward34@cityofchicago.org
35 Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos (773) 887-3772 Ward35@cityofchicago.org
36 Villegas, Gilbert (773) 745-4636 Ward36@cityofchicago.org
37 Mitts, Emma (773) 379-0960 Ward37@cityofchicago.org
38 Sposato, Nicholas (773) 283-3838 Ward38@cityofchicago.org
39 Nugent, Samantha    
40 Vasquez, Jr., Andres    
41 Napolitano, Anthony V. (773) 631-2241 Ward41@cityofchicago.org
42 Reilly, Brendan (312) 642-4242 Ward42@cityofchicago.org
43 Smith, Michele (773) 348-9500 Ward43@cityofchicago.org
44 Tunney, Thomas (773) 525-6034 Ward44@cityofchicago.org
45 Gardiner, James M.    
46 Cappleman, James (773) 878-4646 Ward46@cityofchicago.org
47 Martin, Matthew J.    
48 Osterman, Harry (773) 784-5277 Ward48@cityofchicago.org
49 Hadden, Maria E.    
50 Silverstein, Debra L. (773) 262-1050 Ward50@cityofchicago.org

Cancer

  • Resources:
    • Gilda’s Club, Free Cancer Support (5 Locations) – 312-464-9900
    • Comprehensive Cancer Care & Research Center – 833-247-5163
    • University of Chicago Medicine, Cancer Resources & Support

Prostate Cancer

  • From 2011 – 2015, the rate of death due to prostate cancer was 23.7 per 100,000 men in Cook County. (0.02%)
  • “In Cook County, Illinois from 2011-2015, there were 15,169 new cases of Prostate Cancer. For every 100,000 men, 119 Prostate Cancer cases were reported.
    Over those years, there were 2,476 men who died of Prostate Cancer. For every 100,000 men in Cook County, Illinois, 24 died of Prostate Cancer”
    • Citation: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. U.S. Cancer Statistics Data Visualizations Tool, based on November 2017 submission data (1999-2015): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute; www.cdc.gov/cancer/dataviz, June 2018.

Testicular Cancer

  • “In Cook County, Illinois from 2011-2015, there were 722 new cases of Testicular Cancer. For every 100,000 men, 5 Testicular Cancer cases were reported.” (0.005%)
    • Citation: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. U.S. Cancer Statistics Data Visualizations Tool, based on November 2017 submission data (1999-2015): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute; www.cdc.gov/cancer/dataviz, June 2018.

Heart Disease

  • Resources
    • AMITA Health, Heart Disease: Prevention & Treatment – (877) 737-4636;

Stroke

Diabetes

  • Resources:
    • AMITA Health Diabetes & Nutrition Education – (773) 665-3828
    • Southside Healthcare Collaborative – 773-702-5668

Pre-Diabetes

  • In 2015, 20.5% of men in the Cook County reported severe physical inactivity. Physical inactivity and obesity are the most common and significant indicators of diabetes.

*Suicide

  • In 2017, 1,150 men committed suicide in Chicago. (population: 6,292,478)
  • Ade-adjusted death rate per 100,000: 17.95 (0.02%)
  • Resources:
    • Community Counseling Centers of Chicago – (773) 769-0205

Obesity

*state statistics

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