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Free African American Men’s Conference Returns To Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va.  – Gerald Tyler, 62, attended last year’s African-American Men’s Health Forum and is excited about attending this year’s April 19 event.  “I thank God I’m in good health,” said Tyler.  “I want to continue living,” he said, “by being proactive.” 
      Tyler said that health screenings could provide “important early indicators of things that might be going south.” 
      The American Cancer Society agrees and as a result has collaborated with many local community organizations to offer the third annual health forum targeted at understanding African American men's health.  The African American Men's Health Forum is a daylong event to help men understand and take proactive roles in African American men's health topics, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.  This year's conference will be from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel in Norfolk, Va.  Registration and health screenings will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with the program continuing throughout the afternoon. 

Posted April 9, 2008

 
      The free conference provides information and interactive sessions with a variety of speakers, including local cancer experts and physicians.  Scheduled to speak at the conference are Dr. Howard Duncan, Dr. Otis Brawley, Dr. Torino Jennings, Dr. Mark Fleming, Dr. Victor Archie, Ed Sykes and Arthur J. Johnson, USN, Rear Admiral.  The highlight of the day will be a free luncheon, headlined by National Football League great Bruce Smith, formerly of the Washington Redskins and the Buffalo Bills.  In addition, 94.1-FM’s Midday Personality, Mark Rawlison will serve as the guest emcee for the event.
      Various men’s health screenings will be available at the event at no cost to eligible men.  Men’s health information from local public health programs will also be available at the forum.   
      The conference is free, but advance registration is appreciated.  To register to attend, call the American Cancer Society at (757) 493-7999 or register online at www.cancerhealthforums.org.  

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