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Michael Lutz
Rochester Hills
Hero Story
Dr. Michael Lutz formed the MIU Men’s Health Foundation in 2008 to address health disparities among Michigan men. Specifically, he observed a lack of available healthcare and early detection of treatable diseases for urban men in Michigan. Now in its 13th year, Dr. Lutz’s Men’s Health Foundation has grown to become a leading advocacy organization addressing men’s health disparities, identifying diseases early when many are treatable, and supporting men during treatment.
Data gathered at foundation events confirmed that race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and geographic location are key factors contributing to the lack of available healthcare and disparities in men’s health. For the past 13 years, Dr. Lutz has been committed to providing education, diagnostics, treatment, and support in order to eliminate health disparities among Michigan men and save lives.
Since its inception, Dr. Lutz’s Men’s Health Foundation has provided more than 150,000 free health screenings to 10,000+ Michigan men. Each year his foundation expands its offerings by providing additional services based on need. More than 300 volunteers provide 3,000+ volunteer hours each year to make these Michigan healthcare events possible.
Understanding the importance of data, Dr. Lutz has gathered medical, socioeconomic, behavioral, and genetic data from the start and now has an unmatched database of men’s health information. His data analysis has provided insight into root causes and contributors to health issues for Michigan men, influencers of good health, health attitudes, beliefs, lifestyles, and behaviors. This data has been used in several research publications and shared with the United States Department of Health and Human Services as well as many healthcare providers and organizations in Michigan.
In 2020, all indoor events were cancelled due to COVID. Dr. Lutz knew from past events that a large percentage of attendees received their only healthcare from these events. Realizing that Michigan men needed life-saving health screening more than ever during the pandemic, Dr. Lutz contacted the Detroit Mayor’s office and together they organized a safe, drive-through Men’s Health Event where 880 men received key health screenings. This was the only men’s health screening event in the U.S. last year.
In 2021, the Men’s Health Event returned to Ford Field where 1,100 attendees received free health screenings, education, and resources to improve their health.
97.6 cents of every dollar raised by Dr. Lutz’s Men’s Health Foundation goes directly to programs and services benefiting Michigan men and their families. The Foundation is regularly recognized by the Governor’s office and Michigan businesses for improving the lives of Michigan men and their families.
Michael Lutz
Rochester Hills
Hero Story
Dr. Michael Lutz formed the MIU Men’s Health Foundation in 2008 to address health disparities among Michigan men. Specifically, he observed a lack of available healthcare and early detection of treatable diseases for urban men in Michigan. Now in its 13th year, Dr. Lutz’s Men’s Health Foundation has grown to become a leading advocacy organization addressing men’s health disparities, identifying diseases early when many are treatable, and supporting men during treatment.
Data gathered at foundation events confirmed that race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and geographic location are key factors contributing to the lack of available healthcare and disparities in men’s health. For the past 13 years, Dr. Lutz has been committed to providing education, diagnostics, treatment, and support in order to eliminate health disparities among Michigan men and save lives.
Since its inception, Dr. Lutz’s Men’s Health Foundation has provided more than 150,000 free health screenings to 10,000+ Michigan men. Each year his foundation expands its offerings by providing additional services based on need. More than 300 volunteers provide 3,000+ volunteer hours each year to make these Michigan healthcare events possible.
Understanding the importance of data, Dr. Lutz has gathered medical, socioeconomic, behavioral, and genetic data from the start and now has an unmatched database of men’s health information. His data analysis has provided insight into root causes and contributors to health issues for Michigan men, influencers of good health, health attitudes, beliefs, lifestyles, and behaviors. This data has been used in several research publications and shared with the United States Department of Health and Human Services as well as many healthcare providers and organizations in Michigan.
In 2020, all indoor events were cancelled due to COVID. Dr. Lutz knew from past events that a large percentage of attendees received their only healthcare from these events. Realizing that Michigan men needed life-saving health screening more than ever during the pandemic, Dr. Lutz contacted the Detroit Mayor’s office and together they organized a safe, drive-through Men’s Health Event where 880 men received key health screenings. This was the only men’s health screening event in the U.S. last year.
In 2021, the Men’s Health Event returned to Ford Field where 1,100 attendees received free health screenings, education, and resources to improve their health.
97.6 cents of every dollar raised by Dr. Lutz’s Men’s Health Foundation goes directly to programs and services benefiting Michigan men and their families. The Foundation is regularly recognized by the Governor’s office and Michigan businesses for improving the lives of Michigan men and their families.