June was Men’s Health Month, and as the month comes to a close, Kaiser Permanente is encouraging men to take care of their health by sharing ways they can take steps to do that.

Oakland Post contributor Brandon Patterson talked to Dr. Kenneth Greene specifically about African American men’s health, what Black men should be mindful of, and how they can stay healthy.

OP: What’s the main problem you see with how Black men think about their health?

KG: People have to really be strident about taking the opportunities to learn about ways that they can improve their health.

But if you live in a food desert or are low-income like many Black people and can’t afford healthier foods, it’s harder to do.