When was the last time you had a check up? Have you been to the dentist lately? How are you feeling?

I always thought this “campaign” was a good idea, an annual wake-up call for people to remind each other (not just women reminding men) to take care of themselves and see a doctor or some kind of health practitioner.

According to the press release from the Borough President’s office, men are 70% less likely than women to visit a doctor. So that’s why it’s “take your man.” Another disturbing factoid: blacks and hispanics are 10% less likely than whites to have a primary care provider.

On October 6th, Borough President Marty Markowitz will launch his annual “Take Your Man to the Doctor” campaign with a press conference at Borough hall.

Participating hospitals, clinics and health professionals are offering free health screening for blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, diabetes, glucose, glaucoma, HIV, podiatry and free flu shots.

So if you’ve been putting it off…