Southern Illinois Men’s Health Conference, Saturday, March 26, 2011
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Schedule
7:00 – 8:30 Blood Screenings
7:00 – 8:30 Continental Breakfast
7:00 – 11:45 Health Screenings and Exhibits Available
7:00 – 8:30 Registration and breakfast
8:30 – 9:20 Breakout Session I
9:20 – 9:35 BREAK
9:35 – 10:25 Breakout Session II
10:25 – 10:40 BREAK
10:40 – 11:30 Breakout Session III
11:45 – 1:30 Lunch, Keynote, and Door Prizes
Blood Screening
Blood Screening is provided by the Laboratory at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
You must fast for 10-12 hours before participating, but you may drink water.
The test screens for the following:
Anemia
Total Cholesterol
HDL and LDL Cholesterol
Blood Sugar
Triglycerides
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Assessment
PSA (Prostate-specific antigen)
Health Screenings
Vision
Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
Foot Problems
Height, Weight and Physical Fitness
Hearing
Dental
Skin Cancer Screening
The information provided through the Southern Illinois Men’s Health Conference is a public service. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical care or consultation with your healthcare provider and does not represent an endorsement by Women for Health and Wellness, Inc. or any of the Southern Illinois Men’s Health Conference sponsors.
BREAKOUT SESSION I
8:30 - 9:20
What’s Up with My Prostate?
Sam Stokes, III, M.D., F.A.C.S., Stokes Institute of Urology
Another look at prostate and other urological issues men face and how they can stay healthy.
Be Heart Smart
Cesar Coello, M.D., Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants
We all know diet and exercise are essential to good heart health. But what else do you need to do to make sure this vital muscle stays strong?
CrossFit 101
Randy Greer
CrossFit is the latest fitness craze sweeping the nation. Learn what you need to know about it and how to get started without killing yourself in the process.
PTSD: Beyond the Battlefield
Chrissy Wendel, SIUC
Troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are suffereing from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It’s a condition that’s plaguing our armed forces, but it’ not just war that creates this condition.
The Silent Killer, No Butts about It
Zahoor Makhdoom, M.D., Southern Illinois G.I. Specialist, LLC
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. It is called the silent disease since symptoms don’t always develop until it is too difficult to cure.
Screenings and Exhibits
Devote an entire session to the screenings and exhibits
BREAKOUT SESSION II
9:35 - 10:25
Eat This, Not That & Save Money, Too!
Sharon Peterson, Ph.D., R.D., Assistant Professor, Owner, Southern Illinois Nutrition Therapy
Is it possible to find anything healthy at grocery stores these days? What about healthy choices at restaurants? …and then there’s the COST of healthy foods! Dr. Peterson will challenge our thinking on these topics and will provide practical strategies for eating healthy while saving money.
You Need a Plan, Man
Joel W. Sambursky & John M. Forbes, Forbes Financial Group
the saying goes, “the future is now”. If you’re not saving for your own retirement or your kids’ college education, it’s not too late. When you’re finished here, you’ll have a better plan to make sure you’re financially healthy.
I Ain’t As Good As I Once Was
John Thomas “J.T.” Davis, M.D. and Pamela B. Hunter, P.T., M.S., O.C.S.
Let’s face it, we’re all getting older. We can’t run as fast as we did in our youth. That pickup basketball game hurts a lot more the next morning. Here’s some advice on growing old gracefully, staying active, and preventing injuries when you do get out there. This session will also focus on rotator cuff injuries, etc.
Menopause, Really?
Erik Cornett, R.Ph., Owner, NaturalMed Apothecary, Inc. and Todd Smith, M.D.
This panel discussion will discuss male menopause, low testosterone, and erectile dysfunction.
Say What?
Paula Harris, Au.D., CCC-A, Midwest ENT Clinic
Hearing loss may seem inevitable as we age. What can we do to help slow the process? What options do we have once thigs start going silent?
Screenings and Exhibits
Devote an entire session to the screenings and exhibits
BREAKOUT SESSION III
10:40 - 11:30
Understanding PAD
Robert Miller, M.D., Heartland Regional Medical Center
About 8 million Americans are living with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). It becomes more common as we get older. Dr. Miller will talk about the warning signs and treatment options.
Let’s Flex
Phil Anton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, SIUC & Chris Georgantas, Aquatics Coordinator, JALC
No we don’t want you to pose for us. You go to the gym. You lift weights. You hit the treadmill. But are you doing any flexibility training? Our experts will get you pumped up about adding it to your rourtine.
Playing the Pain Game
Steven A. Roodman, M.D., Heartland Regional Medical Center
For some of us, pain is an everyday part of life. How you deal with it has a big impact on your health.
Where there’s a Will…Estate Planning 101
Bhavik Patel, Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard, P.C.
No one wants to think about their demise, but it’s important to have a will in place so your family isn’t burdened after your death.
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
Ken Wallace, Executive Coach
Stress is a part of our daily lives. But letting the little nuisances get to us can be a hazard to our health. This discussion will focus on keeping a positive attitude and living a healthier life.
Control Diabetes, Don’t Let it Control You
Gail Peterman, L.D., R.D., C.D.E.
More than 12 million men in this country have diabetes. Millions of others don’t even realize they have the disease. In this session you’ll learn about controlling your condition and get tips on living a healthier life.
Screenings and Exhibits
Devote an entire session to the screenings and exhibits
We encourage you to choose one Breakout Session to devote to screenings and exhibits.
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE
Health: What’s in It for Me?
J. Kevin Dorsey, M.D., Ph.D., Dean and Provost of the SIU School of Medicine
