AUA IN CONJUNCTION WITH MINDFUL MOVEMENT PRESENT MEN'S HEALTH DAY Wednesday 27th June 2012
According to international reports, on average, men live about 5 years less than their female counterparts • Men have a higher death rate for most of the leading causes of death, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and AIDS • 1 in 2 men will develop cancer in their lifetime • Men make ½ as many physician visits for prevention as women.
With these facts in mind and recognizing that men’s health is at risk, the American University of Antigua (AUA) has organized its first Men’s Health Day on Saturday July 7th, 2012, at the University’s main campus. The Men's Health Day aims to increase the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This day gives the University the opportunity to encourage males in the community to seek regular checkups, medical advice, and early treatment for disease and injury
The lives of thousands of men will continue to be threatened unless immediate action is taken to combat this growing crisis. Therefore, wives with their husbands, fathers with their sons, and all men in general are invited to come and receive free health checks and screenings specific to men’s health. Persons attending will be greeted by students and subsequently taken to various stations to be assessed and screened according to individual needs. Detailed educational information will be provided on Prostate Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and testicular cancer. Local physicians will be on hand to do physical examinations as required. General vitals along with glucose and cholesterol tests may be performed. Fitness and nutritional information will also be provided.
Due to the limited number of screenings that will be offered, all persons are encouraged to collect a registration form from the American University of Antigua, MSJMC, Paradise Fitness, your local Subway restaurant and select Clinics around St. John’s. All registration forms should be submitted by the 4th of July, 2012.
For more information please contact us at MensHealth@auamed.net.
AUA warmly thanks the following organizations for their contributions, that have worked to ensure the goal of improving the health and wellbeing of Antiguan/Barbudan men and their families is achieved: MindMove ANU, American Medical Student Association (AMSA), JCI Antigua, Mount St. John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC), Antigua Diabetes Association, Subway, Paradise Fitness, Touch Therapies, Yoga Antigua, G-Productions, and the AIDS Secretariat. Click here for all News and Specials for
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