Warren Jones Champions Men’s Health at Mississippi State Capitol

Minority Health • September 3, 2025
Warren Jones Champions Men’s Health at Mississippi State Capitol

Our epidemiologist, Warren Jones, continues to make us proud! He was a featured speaker at the Prostate Cancer Awareness Month press conference at the Mississippi State Capitol. He shared insights on the importance of knowing your family history and getting screened early. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men, and Black men are more than twice as likely to die from it compared to their white counterparts. Men, don’t wait! Go get checked. Talk with your doctor about prostate cancer screening today!

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