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MHIBC: Free Public Forum

2009.17.11

Let’s Talk About Men’s Health

  • Want to learn how to add 10 more quality years of living to your life?
  • Ever wonder why WOMEN GENERALLY outlive men?
  • Did you know that OSTEOPOROSIS is as prevalent in men as it is in women?
  • Did you know men begin LOSING TESTOSTERONE at the age of 40, and that low testosterone can be responsible for lethargy, poor mental health, and a myriad of other health related issues?
  • Did you know that loss of erections may be associated with silent heart disease?

This is a rare gathering of some of the foremost specialists in the field of men’s health. These presentations are targeted to the healthy male or men unaware of their health status who would like to learn how to improve the quality and length of their lives.

Topics

Men’s Health: A Global PerspectiveDr. Larry Goldenberg

A Review of Men’s Health Issues in BCDr. Elliot Goldner

Good Bone HealthDr. Eric Orwoll

Heart Health: What You Need to KnowDr. Saul Isserow

Testosterone as the Common DenominatorDr. Richard Bebb

What Every Man Should Know About Their Sexual LifeDr. Stacy Elliott

Who should attend?

  • Any males who would like to better manage their own health and understand risks of disease
  • Women interested in the health of men
  • Health practitioners who want to learn how to serve their male clients better

Wednesday, November 18, 2009,
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Paetzold Auditorium
VGH Main Entrance
890 West 12th, Vancouver, BC

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