COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week is Black Men’s Wellness Week, and to kick off the events, dozens of men and women gathered at the Town of Grace for a worship support Sunday.

The support was a large-electrical power, impactful provider brought to the neighborhood by the African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA).

The agency will be internet hosting distinctive occasions all 7 days extended, featuring a range of free of charge health and fitness screenings.

Company Vice President Kenny Hampton reported the group chose to start this week’s events with the worship service to uplift and energize the neighborhood.

AAMWA hopes to display screen hundreds of gentlemen this 7 days and convey awareness to closing the hole in health care.

“There’s a hole that exists correct now with African American adult men that are leaving right here at 67 a long time aged and our counterparts at 79,” Hampton said. “So while we are performing that, we want to make guaranteed that we are spirit, thoughts, and body, all people factors this 7 days to help affect our gentlemen.”

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