The Real Face of Men's Health 2025 United States Report
In collaboration with the Movember Institute of Men’s Health, Dr. Griffith and colleagues authored this ground-breaking report that looks at the current status of men’s health in the United States and provides recommendations for policy implementation and action to move towards a more equitable future for all.
Men's Health Caucus of the American Public Health Association: Men and Boy's Health Summit
At the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association in November 2025, Men’s Health scholars from across the US will meet to discuss the state of men and boy’s health through the topic of “Addressing Unmet Needs Through Programs and Policies”.
Global Action on Men's Health
Derek M. Griffith is currently serving as the Chair of Global Action on Men’s Health.
Commission on the Status of Black Men and Boys
On April 16, 2024, the Caucus on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, presented Healthcare in Action: Using Data to Address Disparities. This event highlighted health plans and community organizations addressing disparities in care delivery for Black men and boys by leveraging data and community partnerships.
Brookings – Policy approaches to well-being for diverse communities
On December 15, 2023, the Brookings Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative held a policy-focused conversation on community well-being. Panelists discussed what well-being is, the work they have conducted in a variety of communities on well-being, and the strategies and policy approaches that are important to putting diverse communities on the path to well-being and equity.
White House Minority Health Forum
On April 19, 2024, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy hosted its inaugural White House Minority Health Forum to recognize National Minority Health Month and to highlight progress, discuss challenges, and identify actions that the federal government and private sector can take to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities for racial and ethnic minority communities across the country.
MenCare Changemaker Journey
In collaboration with Global Action on Men’s Health, Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice, and WOW – Women of the World, we are co-leading the Men’s Health & Health for All action track of the global MenCare Changemaker Journey to solve some of the most significant problems facing men, boys, and manhood. This action track will examine solutions for men’s mental and physical health and identify ways health systems can support them. Among the challenges to be addressed: How can we bring needed attention to men’s health while also engaging men as allies for the health of all?
Global Men's Health Equity: Considerations, Challenges and Opportunities
Derek Griffith’s presentation in collaboration with Global Action on Men’s Health, Global Public Health Week Webinar, and the World Federation of Public Health Associations