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20sepAll DayFeaturedWear Blue DaySupport Men's Mental Health Awareness
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On the 3rd Friday of every month, people are wearing blue for men's mental health awareness! We want to stimulate the conversation, "You Ok,
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On the 3rd Friday of every month, people are wearing blue for men’s mental health awareness! We want to stimulate the conversation, “You Ok, Bro?” face-to-face and in social posts.Take selfies and post on your social media platforms with the hashtags #YouOKBro, #WearBlueDay and #MensMentalHealthAwareness.
Support “Wear Blue Day” – buy “Wear Blue” items from the Men’s Health Network Store!
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sepNational Cholesterol Education MonthNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center
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Cholesterol Almost 2 in 5 adults in the United States have
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Cholesterol
Almost 2 in 5 adults in the United States have high cholesterol (total blood cholesterol ≥ 200 mg/dL).1 Too much cholesterol puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the United States.
High cholesterol has no signs or symptoms, so the only way to know whether you have it is to get your cholesterol checked. Talk to your health care team about how you can manage your cholesterol levels and lower your risk.
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sepProstate Cancer Awareness MonthAwareness and Research
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September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Looking for ways to support prostate cancer awareness and research? Here are some ways you can support Prostate Cancer Awareness Month all year
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September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Looking for ways to support prostate cancer awareness and research? Here are some ways you can support Prostate Cancer Awareness Month all year long.
1. Sign up for a local 5K or 10K
Ask people to pledge you per mile to help fund lifesaving cancer research!
If you register your fundraising page at https://join.pcf.org/community and we’ll send you a PCF shirt to wear at the race!
2. Spread awareness in your workplace!
We’ll send you up to 50 free copies of our guide “Things Every Man Should Know” about Prostate Cancer – provides quick stats and information about prostate cancer.
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3. Set up a PCF fundraising page
Honor a person or family that has been impacted by prostate cancer. This September is a great time to let someone from your life know that you care or that remember them. Ask friends, family, colleagues to join you in supporting this important personal cause.
4. Donate $25 or more here and get 10 awareness pins
Show your support of prostate cancer awareness and research with light blue prostate cancer pins. Share with friends and family.
5. Send an eCard
Honor a family member or friend during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. While supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation and our mission, you can express your appreciation or sympathy by making a meaningful gift.
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sepProstate Health Month (All prostate health issues.)Learn more about prostate health issues
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Prostate Health Month Prostate Health Month (September) provides an opportunity to create awareness around the health issues that are associated with a man’s prostate: BPH, prostatitis, and prostate cancer. September is also known asÂ
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Prostate Health Month
Prostate Health Month (September) provides an opportunity to create awareness around the health issues that are associated
with a man’s prostate: BPH, prostatitis, and prostate cancer.
September is also known as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
A number of professional and advocacy organizations conduct activities around prostate health and prostate cancer during this month. Among those are the Urology Care Foundation, which is affiliated with the American Urological Association.
Men’s Health Network provides various forms of support for community, faith-based, and clinic-based outreach and education activities and ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer conducts run/walk programs in several cities.
This site also provides a variety of resources to help your awareness activities be successful, including brochures, posters, and fact sheets that you can download at no cost.
If you want advice or help in developing your activities, contact us or call 202-543-6461 x 101.
Learn more about prostate health issues here:
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sepLeukemia and Lymphoma Awareness MonthLeukemia Society of America
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is at
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is at the forefront of the fight to cure blood cancer.
We are the largest nonprofit dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers. Since 1949, we’ve invested more than $1.6 billion in groundbreaking research, pioneering many of today’s most innovative approaches.
LLS is a global leader in the fight against blood cancer.
The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Research
We are the largest nonprofit funder of blood cancer research, investing more than $1.6 billion in the most pioneering science worldwide since 1949.
Education & Support
We are the leading source of free education and support for blood cancer patients and families. We provide personalized, one-on-one support, including assistance with identifying and enrolling in a clinical trial.
Policy & Advocacy
With our nationwide grassroots network of more than 50,000 active online volunteers, we drive policy changes that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care.
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sepNational Sickle Cell Awareness MonthSickle Cell Disease Association of America
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sepOvarian Cancer Awareness MonthNational Ovarian Cancer Resource Center
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SEPTEMBER IS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH JOIN WITH THE AACR TO FIND BETTER WAYS TO PREVENT AND TREAT OVARIAN CANCER
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SEPTEMBER IS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
JOIN WITH THE AACR TO FIND BETTER WAYS TO PREVENT AND TREAT OVARIAN CANCER
Ovarian cancer encompasses cancers of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the primary peritoneum, which is the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers the abdominal organs. Taken together, this group is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States.
These cancers often go undetected until they’ve reached advanced stages. They may not cause early signs or symptoms, and it is difficult to screen for the disease, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Ovarian cancer is rare – about 1.3 percent of women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer at some point in their life, according to data from the NCI’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program. An estimated 19,710 women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 13,270 are expected to die from the disease in 2023.
But because it often goes untreated until the disease has advanced, the survival rate is low, with a five-year relative survival rate of 50.8 percent.
There are three types of ovarian cancer in adults. Ovarian epithelial cancer begins in the tissue covering the ovary, lining the fallopian tube, or the peritoneum. Ovarian germ cell tumors start in the egg or germ cells. Ovarian low malignant potential tumors begin in the tissue covering the ovary, and are characterized by abnormal cells that may become cancer, but usually do not.
Risk factors for developing ovarian cancer include family history and the presence of inherited gene mutations. There are tests that can detect mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which increase the risk of female breast and ovarian cancers and some additional types of cancer. Other risk factors include the use of estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy and the use of fertility drugs.
WHAT THE AACR IS DOING IN OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH
Ovarian Cancer-Focused Seminar Series
In October 2023, the AACR will present the AACR Special Conference: Ovarian Cancer in Boston, Massachusetts. The AACR is committed to supporting the ovarian cancer workforce and ovarian cancer patients. This meeting will mark the AACR’s sixth Biennial Special Conference on Ovarian Cancer.
In September 2022, the Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer and the AACR presented the Virtual Ovarian Cancer Research Series. The goal of the Seminar Series is to bring together clinicians and researchers from across many disciplines and institutions worldwide to share ideas and advance the field of ovarian cancer research.
Supporting Research Grants
The AACR has recently awarded research grants to investigators pursuing promising research related to gynecologic cancers.
Two scientists received grants for ovarian cancer research in 2022 from the Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers Career Development Award, in Partnership with Pelotonia and the AACR:
- Martina McDermott, PhD, of UCLA, is assessing the potential of the protein CLDN16 as a target in gynecological cancers, a critical step toward testing the clinical efficacy of a CLDN16-based antibody drug conjugate (ADC) in patients with CLDN16-positive ovarian and endometrial cancers.
- Shuang Zhang, PhD, of the Guangzhou Medical University in China, plans to examine the molecular features and the differentiation hierarchy of cancer stem cells in high-grade serous ovarian cancer.
Also in 2022, Ksenija Nesic, PhD, of The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research in Australia and Anna Salvioni, PharmD, PhD, University Cancer Institute Toulouse Oncopole (IUCT Oncopole) in France were awarded AACR-AstraZeneca Ovarian Cancer Research Fellowships.
- Dr. Nesic is using genome-wide CRISPR screens to identify both novel mechanisms of resistance to PARP inhibitors, and targets of PARP inhibitor synergy, in ovarian cancer cell line models with different DNA defects.
- By characterizing populations of T cells in ovarian cancer samples with different homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) status, Dr. Salvioni aims to elucidate how HRD shapes the immune landscape of tumors.
Sung-Min Hwang, PhD, of Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City was awarded an AACR-Bristol Myers Squibb Immuno-oncology Research Fellowship in 2022. Dr. Hwang aims to explore how XBP1 protein signaling operates as a novel transcriptional regulator controlling the expression of factors required for optimal T cell activation, differentiation, and anti-tumor function in ovarian cancer.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please see our page on ovarian cancer, which has information on prevention, screening and treatment of the different types of ovarian cancer.
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sepBaby Safety Awareness MonthJuvenile Product Manufacturers Association
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September is
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September is Baby Safety Month, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). This year, JPMA is helping educate parents and caregivers on the safe selection and use of juvenile products, while encouraging those around us to become safety ambassadors.
Keeping little ones safe
Parents and caregivers have many responsibilities but keeping baby safe and healthy is a number one priority! Whether you are expecting your first baby, adding to your growing family, or are a grandparent, now is an ideal time to put into action some simple steps to keep baby safe. By following the guidelines below, you can ensure you are creating a safe space for your baby to grow, learn and play.
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15sepAll Day21National Farm Safety and Health WeekNational Safety Council
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National Farm Safety and Health Week 2023 No One Can Take Your Place September 17-23, 2023 Logo
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National Farm Safety and Health Week 2023
No One Can Take Your Place
September 17-23, 2023
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2023 NFSHW Logo Black/White (JPG)
Daily Topics of Focus
- Monday, September 18, 2023 – Equipment and Rural Roadway Safety
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023 – Health and Wellness
- Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – Priority Populations
- Thursday, September 21, 2023 – Confined Spaces
- Friday, September 22, 2023 – Brain Health
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The 2019 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous in America with 573 fatalities, or an equivalent of 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week. This annual promotion initiated by the National Safety Council has been proclaimed as such by each sitting U.S. President since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944. National Farm Safety and Health Week is led by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), the agricultural partner of the National Safety Council.
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september 15 (Sunday) - 21 (Saturday)(GMT-04:00)
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octNational Breast Cancer Awareness MonthMale Breast Cancer
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MALE BREAST CANCERÂ FACTS Men, like women, can develop breast cancer.
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MALE BREAST CANCERÂ FACTS
Men, like women, can develop breast cancer.
- Yes, it’s true. Men just like women have breast tissue that can develop abnormal cancerous cells. However, the last several decades have led to significant advances in the treatment and detection of breast cancer. So, whether you are male or female, with early detection, breast cancer can be treatable and beatable.
- Men get breast cancer at significantly lower rates than women. The American Cancer Center (ACS) estimates that 1,720 new cases of male breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2006 and of those, 27 percent are estimated to die from the disease, compared to 19 percent of women with breast cancer.
- Male breast cancer may be less common than other male cancers, but the death rate is significantly higher for male breast cancer than for both prostate (9 percent) and testicular cancer (4 percent).
- Lack of awareness about male breast cancer can be fatal – men with breast cancer often mistake visible lumps for other problems or ignore them until it is too late; embarrassment and social stigma can also contribute to later diagnosis. Cancer found at a later stage may be less likely to be effectively treated.
- Male breast cancer is most common in men between the ages of 60 and 70.
- According to the American Cancer Society, the number of breast cancer cases has been increasing in the last 20 years; this is due, in part, to earlier detection with increased use of mammography.
Please Note: For a free breast self exam guide please click here
A Family Health Tree to help identify breast cancer in your family can be found here.
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octNational Dental Hygiene MonthAmerican Dental Hygienists Association
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October NDHM
Yay Us!
We are experts, influencers, advocates and leaders. As empowered hygienists we in turn empower our patients with the latest advances in oral health. This October, we are celebrating our amazing dental hygiene community. In partnership with Colgate®, our partners in oral care education, we expanded our expertise nationwide to support patients on their journey to oral health and total wellness.
Empowered Minds Want to Know
All month long, we served up education inspiration with a trio of FREE CE webinars. From navigating change to staying empowered to generational awareness, we’re covering trending topics that inspire and energize. Thank you for celebrating empowerment with us! If you missed the events, select recordings are available below for a limited time.
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octNational Depression and Mental Health Month / Depression Screening DayMental Health America
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National Depression Screening Day
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National Depression Screening Day
Whether for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or depression, health screenings provide a quick and easy way to spot the first signs of serious illness and can reach people who might not otherwise seek professional medical advice.
Major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting 6.7% (more than 16 million) of American adults each year.[1]
Like screenings for other illnesses, depression screenings should be a routine part of healthcare.
Why Screen For Depression?
- Clinical depression is a serious medical illness.
- Clinical depression can lead to suicide.
- Sometimes people with depression mistakenly believe that the symptoms of depression are a “normal part of life.”
- Clinical depression affects men and women of all ages, races and socioeconomic groups.
- Only about a third (35.3%) of those suffering from severe depression seek treatment from a mental health professional. [2]
- Depression can co-occur and complicate other medical conditions.
- Screenings are often the first step in getting help.
Who Should Get Screened?
People suffering from depression often experience some of these key symptoms:
- A persistent sad, anxious or “empty” mood
- Sleeping too little, early morning awakening, or sleeping too much
- Reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
- Restlessness or irritability
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions
- Fatigue or loss of energy
- Thoughts of death or suicide
Screenings are not a professional diagnosis. Screenings point out the presence or absence of depressive symptoms and provide a referral for further evaluation if needed. You should see your doctor or a qualified mental health professional if you experience five or more of these symptoms for longer than two weeks or if the symptoms are severe enough to interfere with your daily routine.
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octNational Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month (SIDS)First Candle
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SAVING BABIES. SUPPORTING FAMILIES. First Candle
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SAVING BABIES. SUPPORTING FAMILIES.
First Candle is committed to ending Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths while providing bereavement support to families who have experienced a loss
This has been our role for more than 35 years. In 1994 we partnered with the National Institutes of Health on the Back to Sleep campaign, which led to a reduction in the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by more than 50%.
Despite this, sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), which includes SIDS and accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed (ASSB), remains the leading cause of death for babies one month to one year of age. Due to SUID more than 300 babies every month may not live to see their first birthday. Infant mortality rates in the U.S. are also higher than in the 20 wealthiest nations.
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octHealthy Choice American Heart WalkAmerican Heart Association
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Join us for a Heart Walk in your area Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's
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Join us for a Heart Walk in your area
Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premiere event for raising funds to help save lives from heart disease and stroke.
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Some of our past calendar events are below.
SOUTHERN PLAINS TRIBAL PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD 2020 CONFERENCE
From SPHB: JOIN US for the Tribal Public Health Conference 2020! Our 2020 theme embodies the restorative spirit of courage, healing, and resiliency in our Native people. In our communities, our homes, and individually, we must take ownership over our own stories and write daring new endings!
DATES: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 - 00:00 to Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 00:00
TYPE: Conference
WEAR BLUE FRIDAY
Wear BLUE Day is celebrated every year on the Friday of Men’s Health Week! For 2019, Wear Blue Day is Friday, June 14. Friday of Men’s Health Week has been officially named Wear BLUE Day.
Wear BLUE Day is celebrated by private corporations, government agencies, sports teams, and individuals to show their concern for the health and wellbeing of boys and men. wear_blue_capOrganizations and individuals can host a Wear BLUE day to raise awareness and money for education about men’s need to seek regular checkups, or testicular cancer education, prostate cancer education, or other health issues that affect men. (Cardiovascular disease, skin cancer, lung cancer, diabetes, gout, and more.)
To particiapte, take a photo of yourself, friends, or co-workers wearing blue on June 14 and post to social media using the #ShowUsYourBlue hashtag. Men's Health Network will be busy reposting and interacting with the hashtag throughout the day.
DATES: Friday, June 14, 2019 - 12:00 to 23:00
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CONGRESSIONAL MEN’S HEALTH CAUCUS TO HOLD BRIEFING ON FIRST RESPONDERS FACING HEALTH HAZARDS: 9-11 AND BEYOND
Men's Health Network, the Oncology Nursing Society, and the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters in collaboration with the Congressional Men's Health Caucus, Congressmen Markwayne Mullin (OK) and Donald Payne, Jr. (NJ) will hold the “First Responders Facing Health Hazards: 9-11 and Beyond” briefing on May 16, 2019 in 2103 Rayburn House Office Building. The briefing will inform members of Congress and their staff about the pressing health and safety issues faced by firefighters and other emergency medical services personnel.
WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 2019
12:00 noon – 1:15 p.m. (Lunch will be included)
WHERE: 2103 Rayburn House Office Building
DATES: Thursday, May 16, 2019 - 12:00
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AMERICAN ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2019 ANNUAL MEETING
Join urologists around the globe at the 2019 AUA Annual Meeting in Chicago. The Annual Meeting, in its 114th year, is the largest gathering of urologists in the world, providing unparalleled access to groundbreaking research, new guidelines and the latest advances in urologic medicine. With all the AUA has to offer, it's no wonder Annual Meeting attendees repeatedly report that the knowledge they take from the meeting positively impacts their practices.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
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DATES: Friday, May 3, 2019 - 08:30 to Monday, May 6, 2019 - 12:00
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY 52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE
You are invited to join hundreds of your colleagues in Denver, Colorado to participate in a conference of people interested in suicide prevention, intervention, postvention, and research. This unique event is specifically designed to meet the diverse interests and needs of attendees while creating a powerful opportunity for networking, learning, and moving the field of suicidology forward.
Sheraton Downtown in Denver, CO
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DATES: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 08:30 to Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 12:00
TYPE: Conference
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HISPANIC HEALTH
National Conference On Hispanic Health, organized by the National Hispanic Medical Association will near, Washington, D.C. The conference will focus on inter-professional training of physicians, nurses, and health teams and cover areas like diabetes, cancer, obesity, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, HIV/AIDS, pain management, Zika virus, as well as health professions education, diversity and cultural competence and faculty development, research about Hispanic health and health reform - ACA and medical practice reform.
Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
2799 Richmond Hwy
Arlington, VA 22202
DATES: Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 08:30 to Sunday, April 14, 2019 - 12:00
TYPE: Conference
WEBINAR: PERCEPTIONS OF HPV PREVENTION IN MEN AND BOYS
Human papillomavirus infection is estimated to be the most common sexually transmitted infection. Educational outreach about HPV is often focused on women because having the virus increases their cervical cancer risk. Yet over half of sexually active men in the U.S. will have HPV at some time in their life, increasing their risk of developing certain cancers. This webinar will discuss perceptions and knowledge about HPV prevention in boys and men.
Objectives:
- Educate public health practitioners and other identified audiences about HPV infection in men and boys and the increased risk of developing certain cancers
- Discuss perceptions and knowledge about HPV in men and boys
- Address the need for educational outreach for men and boys to lessen HPV transmission
Outcome:
- Expanded knowledge of the challenges related to HPV transmission and prevention in men and boys
- Increased numbers of informed stakeholders and champions to promote sexual health and mitigate cancer risks in men and boys
Presenters:
- Jean Bonhomme, MD, MPH, Founder, National Black Men's Health Network
- Hannah Balcezak, student researcher, Texas A&M University
- Shane Fernando, PhD, MS, FRSPH, Assistant Professor, UNTHSC Department of Pediatrics
DATES: Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 10:00 to 11:00
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RESTORING FAMILY UNIT SEMINAR
Sept. 9 – 11, 2019 Billings, Montana
A seminar designed to encourage and promote responsible fatherhood and motherhood. Individuals gain a deeper appreciation for the past and an understanding of their true identity, self-worth, and infinite ability to positively influence their children’s lives by creating safe and happy homes.
TNF, CPS workers, court case workers, social services providers, tribal leaders, district and tribal court judges, fathers, mothers, grandparents, and personnel are all encouraged to attend.
Topics include:
- Fathers and mothers as leaders
- Positive ways to build relationships
- Addressing family violence and abuse
Keynote speaker: Albert M. Pooley
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DATES: Monday, September 9, 2019 - 09:00 to Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 18:00
TYPE: Seminar
2019 ANNUAL UROLOGY ADVOCACY SUMMIT
The American Urological Association will host its second Annual Urology Advocacy Summit on March 4-6, 2019, on Capitol Hill in the heart of Washington, D.C. This AUA-led event will continue to expand, strengthen and unify the voice of urology on policy matters impacting our practices and patients by bringing together a broad array of stakeholders, including patient advocates and researchers.
Washington, D.C.
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DATES: Monday, March 4, 2019 - 23:00 to Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - 18:00
TYPE: Conference
PROSTATE CANCER TODAY CONFERENCE
This conference (our 3rd since 2017) will address these questions and many more. Every cancer, every patient, and every caregiver are different. Bring your individual questions and let us help you find practical, meaningful answers.
Cohen Center (FL Gulf Coast University)
Parking Lot Five FGCU Lake Pkwy W
Fort Myers, FL 33965
DATES: Saturday, March 2, 2019 - 08:30 to 18:00
TYPE: Conference
CONGRESSIONAL MEN’S HEALTH CAUCUS TO HOLD BRIEFING ON VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY: MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE ISSUES
Men's Health Network in collaboration with the Congressional Men's Health Caucus, Congressmen Markwayne Mullin (OK) and Donald Payne, Jr. (NJ) will hold the “Veterans and Active Military: Mental Health and Suicide Issues” briefing on January 15 in 2045 Rayburn House Office Building. The briefing will inform members of Congress and their staff about the pressing mental health problems affecting veterans and active military while highlighting the work that key agencies are engaged in.
RSVP is encouraged, but not required.
Please contact Damien Christian at briefing@menshealthnetwork.org or 202-543-6461 x 101 for more information or to RSVP.
WHAT: Veterans and Active Military: Mental Health and Suicide Issues
WHO: Representative Markwayne Mullin; Oklahoma (Confirmed)
Representative Donald Payne, Jr.; New Jersey (Confirmed)
Department of Defense (DoD)
Defense Suicide Prevention Program (DSPO)
Adam K Walsh, PhD, LCSW
DSPO Director of Research and Program Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Keita Franklin, LCSW, PhD
National Director, Suicide Prevention
Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Richard T. McKeon, PhD, MPH
Chief, Suicide Prevention Branch
Veterans Health Council
Maureen Elias, MA
Assistant Director
WHEN: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 12:00 noon – 1:15 p.m. (Lunch will be included)
WHERE: 2045 Rayburn House Office Building
DATES: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 12:00
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AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING AND EXPO
APHA's Annual Meeting and Expo is the largest annual gathering of public health professionals. More than 12,000 people attend, and thousands of new abstracts are presented each year, making APHA 2018 the most influential meeting in public health. Prepare for the meeting by learning specific information for presenters and attendees.
APHA's 2018 Annual Meeting and Expo, Nov. 10-14
Theme: "Creating the Healthiest Nation: Health Equity Now"
Location: San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101
DATES: Saturday, November 10, 2018 - 00:00 to Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 12:00
TYPE: Conference
THE AFFIRMING FATHERHOOD CONFERENCE
Keynote speakers for the Conference include:
- Dr. Michael Thompson, author, psychologist, school consultant, specializing in children and parenting; author or co-author of nine books, including the New York Times bestseller, Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys
- Kenneth Braswell is the Executive Director of Fathers Incorporated (FI), a not-for-profit organization that serves as a leader in the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood. He is also the author of the children’s book “Daddy There’s a Noise Outside”, a book that teaches parents how to speak to their children about protesting injustices in their community. He has also penned "Daddy’s Feeling Blue”, “Daddy’s Family Tree”, “When the Tear Won’t Fall" and “Gentle Warriors”. In addition to writing books, Mr. Braswell is also the creator of two powerful documentaries “Spit’in Anger” and “Dark Hearts”
- And Rick Peckham the Tampa Bay Lightning play by play announcer
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Deborah Austin, (813) 712-6302, daustin@reachupincorporated.org
Michael Morgan, (813) 712-6322, mmorgan@reachupincorporated.org
Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore
700 N Westshore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33609
DATES: Friday, September 21, 2018 - 09:00 to 15:00
TYPE: Conference
HEART-HEALTH & AFIB SCREENING DURING NYCFC VS SOUNDERS FC SOCCER GAME
Join Men's Health Network and its partners CardioSmart and the Heart Rhythm Society for a free health screening including an atrial fibrillation screening. The event happens before the NYCFC vs Sounders FC Soccer Game in Seattle, Washington.
Sunday, July 29 12:30 - 2: 00 PM
Centurylink Field
800 Occidental Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
Event supported by Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer.
DATES: Sunday, July 29, 2018 - 12:30 to 14:30
TYPE: Event
MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH TWITTER CHAT
Join Advocates for Men’s Health, American Public Health Association, Men’s Health Caucus of the APHA, Men’s Health Network, the Office of Minority Health, and Health Equity Analytics Lab for the 2018 Men's Health Month Chat. Use the #MensHealthMonth and #MensMentalHealth hashtags during the chat start from 1-2 p.m. EST on Tuesday, June 19.
DATES: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 14:00
TYPE: Event
MEN’S HEALTH WEEK KICKS OFF TODAY
National Men’s Health Week (NMHW) is charging into its 24th year today as Men’s Health Month continues all June. NMHW is celebrated each year as the week that ends on Father’s Day, June 11-17 this year. The week is celebrated around the globe as International Men’s Health Week.
A key part of the continued momentum is the annual event and social media campaign, including:
- International Men’s Health Week Chat with Men’s Health Network is scheduled for June 14
- Congress joins the celebration with a Congressional Workout, planned for June 14.
- #ShowUsYourBlue campaign: People all over the world take pictures of themselves and others wearing blue to increase awareness for men’s health.
- The #ShowUsYourBlue social media storm is on Wear Blue Friday, June 15, the Friday of Men's Health Week
DATES: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 - 22:45 to Sunday, June 17, 2018 - 23:00
TYPE: Event
CONGRESSIOMAL BRIEFING: OPIOIDS AND MEN IN THE WORK PLACE
What: Men's Health Network in Collaboration with the Congressional Men's Health Caucus will hold the "Opioids and Men in the Work Place How Are Drugs Affecting Men and Employment? What is different about opioids?" briefing
When: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm 2253 Rayburn HOB
Who:
- Jean Bonhomme, MD, MPH Morehouse School of Medicine, Assistant Professor Certified by American Board of Addiction Medicine and American Board of Preventive Medicine. National Black Men's Health Network, Founder.
- Todd Washam, Air Conditioning Contractors of America, Director of Industry Relations
- Duanne Pearson Premier Inc, Director of Federal Affairs
- Andrew Sperling National Alliance on Mental Illness, Director, Legislative and Policy Advocacy
- Damien Christian Men’s Health Network, Strategic Alliances
DATES: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 - 12:15
TYPE: Event
MEN’S HEALTH MONTH IS COMING IN JUNE
June is Men’s Health Month, an annual awareness period solely dedicated to education and activities on the health and wellness of men and boys. Men’s Health Week, a special awareness period recognized by Congress, is also celebrated. Men’s Health Week concludes on Father’s Day, June 11-17 this year. The week is celebrated as International Men’s Health Week around the globe.
To honor the occasion, Men’s Health Network will be offering media interviews with its team of medical advisors and health experts in the fields of mental health, sexual health, and general health and wellness.
For media inquiries or to schedule an interview with a medical expert contact Joshua Garner at communications@menshealthnetwork.org
MORE ON MEN’S HEALTH MONTH
The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury.
Men's Health Network (MHN) is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to reach men, boys, and their families where they live, work, play, and pray with health awareness messages and tools, screening programs, educational materials, advocacy opportunities, and patient navigation. Learn more about MHN and follow them on Twitter @MensHlthNetwork or Facebook.
Established in 2007, the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus strives to set a healthier standard of living for all men and boys. The Caucus promotes awareness of health issues specific to males, advocates for health prevention such as cancer screenings, and promotes legislation that will improve the health of men.
DATES: Friday, June 1, 2018 - 01:00 to Saturday, June 30, 2018 - 23:00
TYPE: Event
CONGRESSIONAL MEN’S HEALTH CAUCUS TO HOLD BRIEFING ON LATEST USPSTF PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING GUIDELINES
Men's Health Network in collaboration with the Congressional Men's Health Caucus and the Prostate Cancer Task Force will hold the “USPSTF Explains the Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines New Guidelines are Final - What do they Mean?” briefing on Thursday, May 17 at 2253 Rayburn House Office Building from 12:00 noon to 1:15 p.m.
The briefing comes just a week after the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued new guidelines urging men to talk to their healthcare providers about when, or if, they need to be screened for prostate cancer using the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening test.
The Task Force is a government supported panel composed of national medical experts whose recommendations influence healthcare providers and both public and private insurance coverage decisions.
RSVP is encouraged, but not required. Please contact Damien Christian at Briefing@menshealthnetwork.org or 202-543-6461 x 101 for more information or to RSVP.
WHAT: USPSTF Explains the Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines New Guidelines are Final - What do they Mean?
WHO:
- Representative Donald Payne, Jr. (Invited) Tenth District, Tennessee
- Representative Markwayne Mullin (Invited) Second District, Oklahoma
- Damien Christian Men’s Health Network, Strategic Alliances
- Alex H. Krist, MD, MPH U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Vice-Chairperson
- Raegan Durant, MD, MPH University of Alabama, Birmingham, School of Medicine Division of Preventive Medicine, Associate Professor
- Nilay M. Gandhi, MD Potomac Urology
- Darrel Sabbs Phoebe Putney Hospital System, Georgia, Community Benefits Coordinator
- Thomas Berger, PhD Veterans Health Council, Executive Director
WHEN: Thursday, May 17, 2018 12:00 noon – 1:15 p.m. (Lunch will be included)
WHERE: 2253 Rayburn House Office Building
DATES: Thursday, May 17, 2018 - 12:00
TYPE: Event
NATIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK
National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health (OWH). Kicking off each year on Mother’s Day, it empowers women 18+ to make their health a priority and encourages them to take the following steps to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases:
- Visit a doctor or nurse for a checkup (well-woman visit) and preventive screenings
- Get active
- Eat healthy
- Pay attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress.
- Avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, texting while driving, and not wearing a seatbelt or bicycle helmet
DATES: Sunday, May 13, 2018 - 03:00 to Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 12:00
TYPE: Event
JOIN THE #BALLCHAT TESTICULAR CANCER AWARENESS TWITTER
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is going out with a bang this April. Be sure to log onto Twitter Thursday, April 26 to join the Testicular Cancer Awareness Month Twitter Chat hosted by Men’s Health Network.
DATES: Thursday, April 26, 2018 - 14:00
TYPE: Event
FIT FATHERS DAY CELEBRATION
WHO: The Fit Fathers Foundation is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization, educates and activates through engaging information on positive health, fitness tips and guidelines, nourishment strategies and overall wellness. Fit Fathers enlightens fathers with platforms for eating whole, nutritional foods and incorporating stimulating activity in their daily regimen, while encouraging them to lead their families to healthier lifestyle habits. Dads who exercise consistently, eat well and energize their physique can live longer and live stronger!
WHAT: 5th Annual Fit Fathers Day Celebration, a D.C. Metro area event that provides dads with the tools needed to engage their family in fitness, positive wellness and healthy living, while honoring the true meaning of fatherhood.
Visit www.FitFathers.com for full details on our health and fitness initiative for fathers and their families. Past partners have included The Washington Auto Show, Whole Foods, Yokohama, Mothers Car Care, Nike, Under Armour, Radio One, Children's National Hospital, Shoe City, City Sports, Nissan, VW, LA Fitness, Men's Health Network, The Marines, Wegmans, and many more. HOST: This year's ambassador will be the Baltimore Ravens Kyle Arrington who is a proud Fit Father of two.
Veterans Plaza Downtown, Silver Spring, MD
DATES: Sunday, June 17, 2018 - 00:45
TYPE: Event
FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMIT ON FATHERHOOD AND THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF BOYS AND MEN
The National Healthy Start Association (NHSA) in partnership with Men’s Health Network (MHN) is pleased to announce the 2018 Annual Summit: Fatherhood and Health and Wellness of Boys and Men. This event is a unique opportunity for researchers, policymakers and community-based practitioners to convene in a two-day Summit to expand, share and grow the fields of working with fathers and men’s health.
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington,
DC 20001, US
DATES: Saturday, March 24, 2018 - 09:00
TYPE: Conference
LINKS BETWEEN OPIOIDS AND DEPRESSION, ANXIETY IN MEN AND BOYS
Men's Health Network in collaboration with the Congressional Men's Health Caucus, Congressmen Markwayne Mullin (OK) and Donald Payne, Jr. (NJ) will hold the “Men’s and Boys’ Mental Health Issues: Gateways to Opioid and Drug Abuse?” briefing on Tuesday, January 30 at 2103 Rayburn House Office Building from 12:00 noon to 1:15 p.m.
Anxiety, fear, delinquency, under-diagnosed depression, PTSD, suicide: All conditions that are associated with boys and men across the lifespan.
What are the causes and solutions, and do these lead to drug and opioid abuse? These issues will be explored by key researchers and practitioners in this timely briefing.
An overview of the latest research in mental health issues in men and boys will be featured, as well as the latest policy recommendations to improve equity in access to services.
RSVP is encouraged, but not required. Please contact Colin Stephenson at Briefing@menshealthnetwork.org or 202-543-6461 x 101 for more information or to RSVP.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 12:00 noon – 1:15 p.m. (Lunch will be included) W
HERE: 2103 Rayburn House Office Building
DATES: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 12:00
TYPE: Event
YOUNG SURVIVOR COALITION NATIONAL SUMMIT
Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. YSC offers resources, connections and outreach so women feel supported, empowered and hopeful.
The National Summit is a conference for young women diagnosed with breast cancer before their 41st birthday, their co-survivors and healthcare providers.
Attendees can expect to connect with 600 young survivors, along with their co-survivors.
February 23 – February 25 Feb 23 at 12 PM to Feb 25 at 2:30 PM Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld 6677 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlando, Florida 32821
DATES: Friday, February 23, 2018 - 00:45 to Sunday, February 25, 2018 - 13:30
TYPE: Conference
15TH ANNUAL "FATHERHOOD IS LEADERSHIP" NATIONAL CONFERENCE
The Native American Fatherhood & Families Association will hold the annual "Fatherhood Is Leadership" National Conference. Nov. 6 - 8, 2018 We-Ko-Pa Resort and Conference Center Fort McDowell, AZ.
For more information, click here.
DATES: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - 00:00 to Thursday, November 1, 2018 - 00:00
TYPE: Conference
CALL FOR PROPOSALS - APHAS 2018 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPO: MEN'S HEALTH CAUCUS
Deadline: Feb. 19, 2018
The Men's Health Caucus of the American Public Health Association invites abstracts from Public Health professionals, students and other individuals in related fields to present results of scientific research, program evaluation, policy analysis, and lessons learned from research or practice during the Public Health Association's 2018 Annual Meeting and Exposition to be held November 10 - November 14 in San Diego, CA.
The Men's Health Caucus strongly encourages the abstract submission of topics related to the overall the APHA theme "Creating the Healthiest Nation: Health Equity Now" as well as focusing on Men's Health. Individuals with local, national and international research experience are encouraged to submit, as well as, new investigators and students.
DATES: Monday, February 19, 2018 - 03:00
TYPE: Event
AMERICAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 2018 CONFERENCE
Don’t miss the American Urological Association’s 2018 Annual Meeting! Last year's meeting welcomed more than 16,000 attendees from more than 100 countries around the world, underscoring the meeting's value to the global urologic community.
This year's meeting will feature more innovative programming and educational offerings than ever before, giving you unparalleled access to groundbreaking research, the latest clinical guidelines and the most advanced technologies in urology!
The Moscone Center
800 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
DATES: Friday, May 18, 2018 - 08:30 to Monday, May 21, 2018 - 18:30
TYPE: Conference
#SALUDTUESDAYS TWITTER CHAT
Join the #SaludTues Tweet Chat on "Making 2018 Healthier For Latinos" Tuesday, January 16 at 1 p.m. EST Follow #SaludTues to participate in the chat!
For more on #SaludTues, click here.
DATES: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 - 13:00
TYPE: Event
FREE HEALTH SCREENING
Join Heart Rhythm Society, CardioSmart, and Men's Health Network Sunday, Dec. 17 at the Jacksonville Jaguars VS Houston Texans for a free health screening, including screenings for blood pressure EKG testing, and chat with medical professionals. Those who attend will have a chance to win signed Jaguars memorabilia.
Sunday, Dec. 17 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Everbank Field Fan Entertainment Zone (outside the stadium)
One EverBank Field Drive Jacksonville, FL
DATES: Sunday, December 17, 2017 - 10:00
TYPE: Event
AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: TACKLING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC IN THE CHICKASAW NATION
Join us for a special webinar hosted by the American Indian and Alaska Native NPA Caucus. Define Your Direction is a comprehensive prescription opioid abuse prevention movement created by the Chickasaw Nation using Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Southern Plains Tribal Health Board funding.
DATE: Thursday, January 25, 2018
TIME: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
MODERATOR: Tom Anderson (Cherokee), Director, Office for Advancement of American Indians in Medicine and Science, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, and Member, American Indian and Alaska Native NPA Caucus
SPEAKER: Miranda Willis, Strategic Prevention Data Analyst/Tribal Liaison, Chickasaw Nation
Click here for abstract and speaker biography.
DATES: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 - 03:00
TYPE: Event
OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH PRESENTS: MEN’S HEALTH COMMUNITY DIALOGUE- LOS ANGELES
Monday, December 04, 2017 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) Founder's Club at Galen Center, USC 3400 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90089
Come join the Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a town hall-style discussion to examine the historical, social, economic, physical and biological factors that contribute to increased rates of premature death among racial and ethnic minority men.
This event will allow men an opportunity to sound off on the social determinants of health they face. The goal for each session is to begin conversations on key areas of health focus for racial and ethnic minority men, due to their disproportionately worse health outcomes compared to other men. The topic areas for discussion include: Access to Services, Mental Health, and Prevention.
DATES: Monday, December 4, 2017 - 04:30
TYPE: Event