Why Do Some Men Avoid the Doctor?

Featuring Dr. Brittany Berk

By Hartford HealthCare, Local Nonprofit

Jul 1, 2026 12:12 pm EDT | Updated Jul 1, 2026 12:16 pm EDT

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Jocelyn Maminta, with Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent’s Medical Center, talks with urologist Dr. Brittany Berk about men's health and how to get the conversation started.

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