Discussions at several black barbershops around South Bend centered around health education on Saturday.

For the seventh year in a row, the Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative had on-the-spot screenings to help African American men better understand cardiovascular diseases.

The process took five to 10 minutes and patients were able to get their weight, blood pressure, and glucose levels checked.

If the results were less than ideal, volunteers were able to provide referral information for follow ups.

Kintae Lark, owner of Inspiration Barbershop, said, "Barbers used to be called 'barber surgeons.' From blood pressure checks to getting teeth pulled, it all took place in a barbershop historically."

"So, I think it's appropriate in 2017 that we continue on with the tradition as well as allow resources for our clients," Lark added.

The statewide initiative took place in 15 cities on Saturday.

Volunteers said they expected to screen 200 people stopping at one of their six locations.