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Affiliations and Favorite Sites

I am affiliated with several professional organizations ranging from athletic training and sports medicine to public health and men's health. I also included some wonderful and helpful "favorites" that I have found useful over the years. Please take some time to explore these organizations and the great work they are doing in health and health care!

Men's Health Initiative, Inc. (MHI)

Men’s Health Initiative, Inc. is a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy behaviors among our fathers, sons, brothers, and other loved ones while advancing the academic and scientific fields of men’s health.

 

Integris Healthcare Men's Health University (Oklahoma)

The INTEGRIS Men’s Health University (Men-U) is a nationally recognized leading best practice in the area of men’s health programs. Men-U staff also serve on the American Public Health Association’s Men’s Health Caucus, which addresses a wide range of men’s health topics, needs, and emerging trends and issues. 

Men-U was created in 2004 and offers a series of events that take place throughout the year designed to educate men and their families on the importance of men taking charge of their own health. 

National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. Founded in 1950, the NATA has grown to more than 35,000 members worldwide today. The majority of certified athletic trainers choose to be members of the NATA – to support their profession, and to receive a broad array of membership benefits.

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Founded in 1978, the NSCA has been serving its members by bridging the gap between science and application. As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, we support and disseminate research-based knowledge and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness.

American Public Health Association (APHA)

APHA champions the health of all people and all communities. We strengthen the public health profession. We speak out for public health issues and policies backed by science. We are the only organization that influences federal policy, has a 140-plus year perspective and brings together members from all fields of public health.

 

Our Mission
Improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status

 

Our Vision
Create the healthiest nation in one generation

 

Our Values
Our values reflect the beliefs of our members from all disciplines of public health and over 40 countries.

Men's Health Caucus (MHC)

The mission of the Men’s Health Caucus (MHC), as an officially recognized special interest area of the American Public Health Association, is to bring together academic, federal, state and local health departments, private and non-profit organizations with a common interest in improving and the health and well-being of men, boys and their families. The MHC coordinates a diverse, multidisciplinary, and coordinated approach and group to better tackle public health issues within our communities.

Men's Health Network, Inc. (MHN)

Men's Health Network (MHN) is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to reach men, boys, and their families where they live, work, play, and pray with health awareness and disease prevention messages and tools, screening programs, educational materials, advocacy opportunities, and patient navigation.

Testicular Cancer Society

The Testicular Cancer Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to raise awareness for the most common form of cancer in men age 15-35. We are dedicated to increasing awareness and education about the disease and providing support for fighters, survivors and caregivers.

If you are looking for an introduction to testicular cancer, were just diagnosed with testicular cancer or need a greater understanding of testicular cancer we hope you find what you are looking for. However, if there is anything else that you need please contact us and we will be happy to help you. As we continue to grow we are soliciting participation from testicular cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. We are interested in learning of the needs you had during your ordeal with testicular cancer. Our focus is then going to be on meeting those needs. As testicular cancer survivors ourselves, it is important for this organization to be formed by present survivors for future survivors.


If you are fighting testicular cancer and could use some help or if you would like to get involved you can also email Mike Craycraft or call 513-696-9827.

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