Two Men’s Health Forums planned for fall

This fall, education events in two of our communities are delving into health concerns for men as they age. There is free admission and free parking for both events.
In Welland, a Men’s Health Forum, Sept. 22, at the Welland Lion’s Club, 6:30 p.m., on prostate treatment and sexual dysfunction will be led by Dr. Tom Song, Welland Urologist. Dr. Song has presented on these topics in the past to capacity crowds.

These issues have an impact on men as well as on their families, and it is important that men are aware of screening tests and treatments available. Thanks go to Sanofi Aventis and GlaxoSmithKline for their sponsorship to make this health forum possible and to help support Welland Hospital Foundation in raising funds for urology equipment.
In St. Catharines, a Men’s Health Forum Oct. 21, at Club Roma, 6 p.m., will have a different focus from previous years, this time covering osteoporosis and the aging male. For the past several years, speakers at this annual education evening have focused on prostate cancer, and this year, organizer Dr. Dianne Heritz, St. Catharines Urologist, and the Blue Ribbon Committee thought it was time for a change.

“We were delighted when local Endocrinologist Dr. Brenda Rempel agreed to give a presentation on osteoporosis,” Dr. Heritz says. “This disease has high rates in women, but it certainly impacts men as well and can be very debilitating. Our session will target what men need to know and whether they are at risk.”
In addition, the evening will focus on physical changes as to men’s health as they age, and speaker Dr. Michael Greenspan, Director of the Sexual Medicine Clinic at Hamilton General Hospital, will cover a wide range of issues on this topic.

See details on these Men’s Health Forums and other upcoming Niagara Health events

Dr. Heritz is also part of the organizing committee for the annual Blue Ribbon Gala, coming up Saturday, Sept. 19, at the St. Catharines Golf and Country Club. This annual event has raised $400,000 for the Walker Family Cancer Centre targeting prostate cancer treatment. For more info or tickets, call Donna Genge 905-934-6150 or Judy Casselman 905-685-1627. «