Cleveland, OH
MetroHealth Men’s Health Fair Welcomes All Men to Tri-C and Cleveland Heights for Screenings, Health Education
The MetroHealth System will offer dozens of health screenings, health education and career resources – all at no cost – at its 2024 Men’s Health Fair, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at two locations in Greater Cleveland.
The 2024 Men’s Health Fair will be held at the Alex B. Johnson Center at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) (2900 Community College Ave.) near downtown Cleveland. MetroHealth will simultaneously host the fair at its Cleveland Heights Medical Center (10 Severance Center, Cleveland Heights). Registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome.
This year’s fair will offer health screenings and education focused on cholesterol, diabetes, digestive health, glaucoma/vision, heart health, high blood pressure, kidney health, oral health, prostate health, prostate cancer, urinary tract health, behavioral health, and more.
“Every year, this event saves lives,” said Charles Modlin, MD, MBA, FACS, the health fair’s founder, a practicing urologist and MetroHealth’s Vice President & Chief Health Equity Officer. “Sometimes men struggle with putting their health first, but our message to all men is that your health matters. Every person – regardless of their skin color, where they live or their economic circumstances – deserves a chance at a long, healthy life.”
At last year’s Men’s Health Fair, for example, MetroHealth performed lab work for hundreds of attendees to identify potentially life-threatening health conditions. In fact, 37% of those screened had high cholesterol; 76% had high blood sugar levels; and 13% had abnormal PSA levels, indicating an elevated risk of prostate cancer. These individuals were provided an opportunity to connect with a MetroHealth provider for follow-up care.
The Men’s Health Fair is part of the health system’s bold, community-centered agenda to expand healthcare access, advance health equity and ultimately eliminate the glaring gap in life expectancies in Greater Cleveland and beyond. Research has demonstrated that people of color, including African American, Hispanic, Native American and other populations fare worse than others in virtually every health outcome, including heart disease, asthma, diabetes, mental illness and much more.
“We are on a mission to end inequality in healthcare,” MetroHealth President & CEO Airica Steed, Ed.D, RN, MBA, FACHE. “We are committed to doing more than putting a dent in healthcare disparities. We intend to eradicate them. We have a responsibility to ensure our communities our seen and our communities are heard.”
Dr. Steed added, “Wives, sisters, mothers, aunts, cousins, grandmothers and girlfriends, please encourage the men in your life to attend this life-changing event and make their health a priority. It takes all of us working together to build a healthier community.”
The 2024 Men’s Health Fair will be the first time MetroHealth has partnered with another like-minded organization to host the event. Tri-C is a natural collaborator given the organizations’ deepening partnership and their shared commitment to equity.
“Academic access and academic success for our students depends on their health,” said Tri-C President Michael Baston, Ed.D, J.D. “There is no reason that any member of our community should go without regular checkups and routine tests. There is no reason that any member of our community should suffer from treatable conditions or have their quality of life or length of life diminished by a lack of medical care.”
Shuttle will be available for attendees needing transportation to Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus from the MetroHealth Buckeye Health Center and The MetroHealth Glick Center. Service will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To request the shuttle service, call 216-778-7066.
This year’s event is made possible thanks to the support of KeyBank, premier sponsor; Saint Luke’s Foundation, premier sponsor; FirstEnergy Foundation, community partner; and Cognizant, community partner.
Changes are happening with the Cleveland Cavaliers as the head coaching search will begin shortly following the firing of J.B. Bickerstaff. According to President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman, there should be no expectation of a major change in the backcourt though.
Just one day after the Bickerstaff news, Altman took to the podium at the practice facility in Independence. When asked about the potential of splitting up Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, his response seemed pretty clear.
“I don’t see why we should,” asserted Altman.
The good news for the Cavaliers is that things appear to be headed in the right direction in terms of retaining Donovan Mitchell long-term. This should ultimately be priority number one because Mitchell is a true superstar in a star driven league. The chances of winning big games significantly increases when Mitchell is on the floor.
As for his backcourt counterpart, Darius Garland, he is the one receiving backlash due to a down season. This past season, Garland averaged 18 points per game, 6.5 assists per game and shot 44.6 percent from the field. From three-point range, his average was 37.1 percent and from the free throw line, he made 83.4 percent.
Ultimately, these were still good numbers but not what fans have come to expect of Garland. Here are his numbers from the two prior seasons.
While Garland’s production dropped this past season, it appeared like his confidence was shaken. Not only that, but he was lacking aggressiveness and the desire to drive to the basket. So what could be the root cause of a difficult year for him?
I would argue that the broken jaw was the main issue. Back on December 14th, the Cleveland Cavaliers were playing the Celtics in Boston. As Garland tried to drive at Kristaps Porzingis, the two collided and Garland sustained a fracture in his jaw.
Recovering from this injury was difficult because Garland’s mouth was wired shut for four weeks. He was then confined to a liquid diet and lost 12 pounds. That might not sound like a lot, but that is significant for an athlete.
When Garland’s jaw was finally healed and he was able to return to the court, he certainly looked more lean from a spectators vantage point. Garland worked hard during the season and reportedly gained ten of those pounds back. While he focused on his health, Garland’s scoring presence took a hit.
Prior to the injury, he was averaging 20.7 points per game, which is much closer to what he had been doing the two seasons prior. Taking a step back and evaluating the struggles Garland had to physically power through during the middle of the season, should help put things in perspective.
Athletes at all levels are invested in taking care of their bodies. For professional athletes, if they don’t take care of themselves, then that could be the difference between making money or not. Since entering the NBA, Garland has been working to add weight and muscle due to having a naturally leaner build. In the matter of one month, he lost weight and muscle quickly. That can mess with an athletes’ psyche. Perhaps feeling weaker and a concern about re-injury resulted in the lack of aggressiveness.
Now that the offseason is underway for the Cavaliers, Garland has an opportunity to first add some more weight and muscle and then regain his confidence as a shooter. Physically getting right could get his mind right. The aggressiveness and desire to drive to the lane may return in 2024.
Garland’s star-power is certainly not gone because he showed a flash back to 2022 All-Star Garland against the Boston Celtics in game four of this past series. Without Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen and the Cavs down 2-1 in the series, Garland tried to carry the team to a win. Despite falling just short 109-102, the 24-year-old point guard had 30 points and seven assists.
Clearly Koby Altman and the front office believes that player is still in there and that the Cavs can get consistent performances out of him in the future. As long as Mitchell does return to Cleveland and no team presents an outlandish offer for Garland to the Cavaliers, we should all expect to see this backcourt at least one more time. A confident and aggressive Garland paired with Donovan Mitchell under new leadership could be quite entertaining.
For those complaining about two smaller guards and that not being a championship winning formula, a little patience will be key. Altman expressed on Friday that he believes the data says otherwise.
If things fall apart this coming season, then perhaps next offseason the front office can explore dealing Garland. At minimum, if he can improve in 2024-25, then he can elevate his trade value.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly expected to offer All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell a significant contract extension when they meet in three weeks.
Speaking on the Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst broke down what will be on the agenda when Mitchell and the Cavs meet, including a likely $200 million contract offer:
“I will say this. In three weeks, the Cavs are going to meet with Donovan Mitchell. In that meeting there’s probably going to be three things that are on the agenda. One, they’re going to offer him a $200 million extension. Very kindly, with a lot of smiles and hope. Two, you’d like to think that the new head coach would be hired by that time and would have for him an idea of how he wants to play. How it would affect him and how it would affect the other players.
“And three, a concept of what they’re going to do for the roster this offseason. Big focus on that will be Darius Garland. While Darius Garland has not asked for a trade, the Darius Garland-Donovan Mitchell tandem—while I don’t think there’s any personal issues there, I don’t think that there’s any personal animus…maybe the new head coach will have an idea. Like, ‘Look, this is how we’re going to play.’”
After going 48-34 and reaching the second round of the playoffs this season, the Cavaliers fired head coach J.B. Bickerstaff this week. Given Mitchell’s status as the Cavs’ best player, the organization’s choice for its next head coach could have a significant impact on his decision of whether to re-sign.
Windhorst reported that while Mitchell did not ask for Bickerstaff to be fired, the Cavaliers “believe their chances of re-signing Donovan Mitchell are increased” thanks to the coaching change.
Cleveland acquired Mitchell from the Utah Jazz in a blockbuster trade prior to the 2022-23 season, sending Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, Ochai Agbaji, three first-round picks and two pick swaps to Utah.
Mitchell was already a three-time All-Star when he arrived, and he has continued his excellent play with the Cavs.
Last season, Mitchell averaged a career-high 28.3 points to go along with 4.4 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 3.6 three-pointers made and 1.5 steals per game en route to finishing sixth in the NBA MVP voting.
This season, Spida averaged 26.6 points, 3.3 three-pointers made and a career-high 6.1 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 steals per contest, and he was named an All-Star for the fifth consecutive season.
Also, Mitchell led the Cavaliers to their first playoff series win of any kind since 2018 and their first playoff series win without LeBron James on the roster since 1993.
While Mitchell has seemingly been a good fit in Cleveland, the Cavaliers traded for him knowing there was a possibility they could lose him after the 2024-25 season.
Mitchell has just one year remaining on his contract, and if he declines to sign an extension, the Cavaliers will face the tough decision of whether to enter the 2024-25 season with him on an expiring contract or to attempt to trade him.
With a core of Mitchell, Garland, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Caris LeVert and Max Strus, the Cavs have a chance to be a top team in the Eastern Conference for many years to come, but that will depend heavily on Mitchell’s willingness to make a long-term commitment.
Summer is here and the weather is heating up. That means it’s time to make a splash with some outdoor water fun. Looking for a family-friendly spot to cool off? Head to some of these water parks, pools, splash pads and beaches in the greater Cleveland/Akron area.
Looking for even more summer fun? Check out our complete Summer Fun Directory.
Water Parks
Baylor Beach Park
8777 Manchester Ave. SW, Navarre
330-767-3031, baylorbeachpark.com
Castaway Bay
2001 Cleveland Road, Sandusky
419-627-2106, castawaybay.com
Cedar Point Shores
1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky
419-627-2350, cedarpoint.com
Clay’s Park
12951 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence
330-854-6691, clayspark.com
Clearwater Park at Akron/Canton Jellystone Park
12712 Hoover Ave. NW, Uniontown
330-877-9800, akroncantonjellystone.com
Great Wolf Lodge
4600 Milan Road, Sandusky
800-641-9653, greatwolf.com
Kalahari Resort
7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky
844-389-6837, kalahariresorts.com
Pioneer Waterland
10661 Kile Road, Chardon
440-285-0910, pioneerwaterland.com
Twinsburg Water Park
10260 1/2 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg
330-963-8710, mytwinsburg.com
Waldameer Water World
220 Peninsula Drive, Erie, Pa.
814-838-3591, waldameer.com
Water Works Family Aquatic Center
2025 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls
330-971-8433, cityofcf.com
Watering Hole Safari & Water Park
1530 S. Danbury Road, Port Clinton
419-732-6671, wateringholeatmonsoon.com
Pools, Swimming & Splash Parks
Beachwood Family Aquatic Center
25125 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood
216-292-1973, beachwoodohio.com
Crocker Park Splash Pad
Located in West Park
Crocker Park Boulevard, Westlake
crockerpark.com
Cuyahoga Falls Wading Pools
Lions Park, Linden Park, and Oak Park
cityofcf.com
Eagle Park Splash Pad
14730 N. Springdale Ave., Middlefield
440-632-5248, middlefieldohio.com
Falls River Square Interactive Fountains
2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls
330-971-8225, cityofcf.com
Hinckley Reservation — Ledge Pool
1151 Ledge Road, Hinckley
330-239-2911, clevelandmetroparks.com
Kiwanis-Moore Park
35 W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora
330-562-6131, auroraoh.com
Knights Field Park Sprayground
701 Rebecca St., Wooster
330-262-8468, woosteroh.com
Lyndhurst Spray Park
Brainard Park, 1840 Brainard Road, Lyndhurst
440-442-5844, lyndhurstohio.gov
Morton Park Splash Pad
22301 Morton Ave., Fairview Park
440-356-4444, fairviewparkrec.com
Morton Pool & Spraypark
9325 Rosemary Lane, Mentor
440-257-5719, cityofmentor.com
Orlando Spray Park
30100 Twin Lakes Drive, Wickliffe
440-943-7100, cityofwickliffe.com
Sprayground at Richmond Heights Community Park
27285 Highland Road, Richmond Heights
216-383-6313, richmondheightsohio.org
Quarry Splash Park
Quarry Park South, South Euclid
216-381-7674, cityofsoutheuclid.com
Veterans Way Park Splash Pad
55 Veterans Way, Hudson
330-653-5201, hudson.oh.us
Walsh Spray Park
7221 Bellflower Road, Mentor
440-974-5720, cityofmentor.com
Water Works Family Aquatic Center
2025 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls
330-971-8433, cityofcf.com
YMCA
Various locations
ymca.net
Beaches
Edgewater Beach
Lakefront Reservation, Cleveland
216-635-3200, clevelandmetroparks.com
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park Beach
301 Huntington Beach Drive, Fairport Harbor
440-256-2118, fairportharbor.org
Geneva State Park Beach
4499 Padanarum Road, Geneva
440-466-8400, ohiodnr.gov
Headlands Beach State Park
9601 Headlands Road, Mentor
440-466-8400, ohiodnr.gov
Huntington Beach
Lake Road, Bay Village
216-635-3200, clevelandmetroparks.com
Shores & Islands Ohio
125 E. Water St., Sandusky
419-625-2984, shoresandislands.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks & Watercraft
Operates 74 state parks throughout Ohio
866-OHIOPARKS, ohiodnr.gov
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