ELKINS, WV–On Wednesday, June 14, Davis Medical Center will host a Men’s Health event at the Phil Gainer Community Center in Elkins. This free event will provide valuable health screenings, and a better understanding of key issues specific to men’s health.
“June is Men’s Health Month and a perfect opportunity for Davis Medical Center to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems among men,” said Diana Patella, R.N., Director of Population Health for Davis Health System.
The event begins at 5 p.m. with free health screenings which include:
- Body Mass Index (an indicator of obesity and underweight)
- PSA – Prostate Specific Antigen (indicates prostate cancer, prostatitis, or an enlarged
- prostate)
- Blood Pressure
- Blood Glucose
- Cholesterol
- Cardiac Risk
- Incentive Spirometry (pulmonary lung function)
- Sleep Apnea & CPAP
- Hearing
All results will be provided immediately except for the PSA. Since a blood draw is required for this screening, attendees will receive their results in the mail 7-10 days post event. You do not need to fast for the blood draw.
At 6 p.m. participants will have dinner and hear from health experts on a number of health risks and prevention tips geared specifically to men. Guests will also have the opportunity for a Q&A session with the panel. The speaker line-up features:
- Dr. Phil Chua, DHS, The Healthy Prostate
- Dr. Steve Toney DHS, Do You Know the Top Men’s Health Threats?
- Dr. James Gainer, DHS, When a Heart Attack Isn’t A Heart Attack
- Dr. George Sokos, WVU Medicine, Understanding Congestive Heart Failure
- Dr. Alexandre d’Audiffret, WVU Medicine, Understanding Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Stenosis, and Peripheral Vascular Disease
- James Severino, RDN, LD, CDE, How Nutrition Needs Change as You Age
- Vincent Mullenex, Rph, Sexual Health Meds: Facts & Advice
- Alex Friedman, How Physical Activity Reduces Your Chance of Chronic Disease
The entire event is free and open to the public, however spaces are limited and RSVP is required by calling 304.637.3200. Door prizes include a YETI cooler and Muzzle Loader and will be drawn at the conclusion of the event. You must be present to win.
“Many of the major health risks men face can be prevented and treated with early diagnosis so it’s very important to get the screenings you need. The Men’s Health Seminar provides a convenient venue for key screenings and education. We really hope many men in our community take advantage of this special health event,” said Patella.
