Lakisha R. Sturgis, RN, BSN, MPH, CPHQ, Director of Community Care Management of Population Health at Temple University Health System, was interviewed by PHL17 previewing the Black Men’s Wellness Day Event, in collaboration with African American Male Wellness Agency, which will offer free biometric health screenings for participants on June 7.
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