Honoring My Father's Memory In Congress

Statement

Dear Friends,

My father's guidance made me the man I am today. I was fortunate to have a father who impressed upon his children the importance of family and the value of an honest day's work. As a Member of Congress, I've tried to honor my father's memory by championing policies that support working families.

This month, we celebrate both Father's Day and National Men's Health Week, which begins on June 13th and ends on June 19th. These events present a great opportunity for fathers and future fathers to recommit themselves to healthy living.

To support your efforts, I've included links to helpful tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on men's health:

For simple steps men can take each day to improve their health-- such as getting sufficient rest, quitting smoking and managing stress -- see here.
To learn what men can do to lower their risk of cancer, see here.
If you're planning to become a father, learn what men can do to improve their preconception health here.
To learn about the biggest health risks facing men today, see the CDC's men's health stats here.
To test your knowledge of risk factors for conditions or diseases that could affect you, see here.

Healthy living goes a long way towards combatting health risks. However, it's also important to know what resources are available to help you protect yourself:

To find a federally-supported health center that will provide care, even if you don't have health insurance, see here.
If you are living with HIV, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program affords primary health care and other supports for people living with HIV who don't have insurance or are underinsured. To find a Ryan White provider near you, see here.

I wish you a happy and healthy Father's Day, and hope that you'll commit to a healthy lifestyle so that we can all enjoy many more Father's Days to come.

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