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Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative

FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR:

Body Mass Index
Blood Pressure
Blood Glucose

Health Education & Resources Also Provided

2025 IBBHI Form

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Black-owned barbershops represent a cultural institution that regularly attract a large number of Black men, providing them an environment of trust. This creates an opportunity to educate them about chronic diseases.
The Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males (ICSSBM), along with hundreds of volunteers, sponsors, local commissions and community partners will be coordinating the Annual Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative for its tenth year. The goal is to enlighten African American men to better understand the potential risk factors in their health through screening and education.
Recent figures from the Indiana Department of Health show African American men have the highest mortality rate of any group in Indiana.
African American men also suffer from prostate cancer at a higher level in Indiana than any other racial or ethnic group.

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Many feel that what they don’t know won’t hurt them; however, the truth is what you don’t know CAN kill you when it comes to your health.

Each Community on their scheduled Saturday will offer all customers free health screenings for blood glucose and blood pressure, as well as additional informational handouts on healthy lifestyles and exercise. By providing these free screenings, we not only let the participants know their health risks but also provide the resource material to get proper medical attention to address them.

2025 IBBHI Interest Form