The Save a Brother initiative is a new initiative of Kalispell Regional Healthcare. Goals are to promote health awareness for men through outreach activities, distribute educational materials and raise funds to improve men's access and understanding for health screenings. Save a Brother also supports post-operative durable goods that often are not paid for by insurance. All funds raised stay in the local area.Men die, on average, at a significantly younger age than women. In America, the average life expectancy for men is almost five years less than women. The reasons for this difference may include:
Screenings are significantly important for men, especially in the areas of:
