The 2nd Annual Men’s Health Expo, held Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta, drew more than 300 people to a day of informative seminars, free health screenings, a showcase of health and wellness products and services, and more. The annual community event is in recognition of National Men’s Health Week, a national movement to heighten awareness of preventable health problems.
“We look forward to highlighting the importance of health and wellness education for men through community outreach events like our annual Expo,” said Roger Vernier, Chairman of the Board, Men’s Health & Wellness Center. “Events like this, our ongoing educational programs and interactive web resources, engage men and encourage them to make better lifestyle choices.”
This year’s Expo screened men on several key indicators for maintaining overall health: blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, PSA, lung function, bone density, skin health, body mass index and others. Dr. Nikhil L. Shah, Founder and President of the Men’s Health & Wellness Center and Section Chief, Urological Surgery at Saint Joseph’s Hospital introduced the Expo with his presentation ‘What Makes Men’s Health Different.” Other presenters included Gregg Orloff, PhD, Warren Jacobs, MD and Nicholas Chronos, MD.
“I never knew there were so many ways I could influence my health for the better,” said Dennis Rose, an Expo conference attendee. “I’ve learned a lot here today and I’m glad to have a resource dedicated to helping men take more control of our health and live better as we age.”
Nineteen corporate sponsors joined the Men’s Health & Wellness Center to sponsor the 2009 community event including Abbott Laboratories, Aflac, Coloplast, Pfizer and Saint Joseph’s Hospital.
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Questions about the Men’s Health & Wellness Center and its Men’s Health Expo may be directed to Renee Sevy, LMSW, Executive Director of the Men’s Health and Wellness Center. She may be reached at 678.843.5670 or rsevy@menshealthga.org.
Background
About the Men’s Health & Wellness Center
The Men’s Health & Wellness Center, opened in 2007, provides men, and those who love them, with education and support for lifestyle changes to prevent disease and improve the quality of life.
With initial funding from Saint Joseph’s Mercy Foundation, Nikhil L. Shah, DO, M.P.H. founded, and serves as President of, the Men’s Health & Wellness Center. An independent nonprofit organization, the Center offers comprehensive, coordinated programs and services that feature individual consultation and group classes on disease prevention, nutrition, exercise and stress reduction. The Center also provides extensive online resources including educational forums, pod casts and health articles, a newsletter and community outreach events.
“We have brought together professionals from the health care community – the best of the best,” says Dr. Shah. “We are proud to offer men a truly comprehensive approach to healthy living and well being.”
About Dr. Shah
As director of Saint Joseph's minimally invasive and robotic urology program, Dr. Nikhil L. Shah currently serves as a researcher and clinician. He acts as a proctor for robotic surgery and has traveled internationally to present papers and teach robotic surgery. In addition, he has played an active role in medical leadership and policy related issues with the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Urologic Association (AUA). He continues to remain active and currently serves on the AMA’s Coding and Reimbursement Committee.
Throughout his training, Dr. Shah developed patient and spouse prostate cancer support groups in Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan. In addition, he has received federal funding to investigate patient and spouse interactions and satisfaction with prostate cancer treatment. He is continuing his clinical research efforts at Saint Josephs and maintains an active role in local, national and international medical relief organizations for underserved people.
Dr. Shah is a gifted speaker and a published author. He is available for presentations on topics related to men’s health and robotic surgery.
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