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Follow on Google News | Metro Atlanta Men Are Encouraged To Be a CHAMP at the Foundation's Annual Health Summit September 7Midtown Urology, a local Urology private practice, will be hosting its annual Community Health and Men's Promotion Summit (CHAMPS) at the Georgia World Congress Center on September 7, 2013 from 10 am to 3 pm in Building A, 411/412.
By: Community Health and Men's Promotion Summit “I probably would have had a stroke by now and could have died. My blood pressure was sky high. I’m now on medication to control my blood pressure and I’m eating better and walking. CHAMPS saved my life.” Ralph, 51 years old “This is a good awareness arrangement that could save a person’s life. It should be continued with vigilance. Thank you!” Carl, 47 years old. “I come back to CHAMPS every year for my annual physical because this is where I’m most comfortable. Thank you all for what you do for the community.” Buddy, 52 years old. These are just a sample of the powerful words from men who have attended past events hosted by the Community Health and Men’s Promotion Summit (CHAMPS). As the case is every year, CHAMPS is planning for another successful, crucial community event and continues to work address men’s health disparities, particularly, the underserved. Metro Atlanta men can learn to improve their health by attending the Annual Community Health and Men’s Promotion Summit (CHAMPS) on Saturday, September 7, 2013. CHAMPS will provide men with a variety of free health screenings ranging from prostate cancer to diabetes to cholesterol. It will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Building A Room 411/412. Men will receive free screenings for prostate and colorectal cancer, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, vision and dental. Physicians and other health professionals will also check cholesterol levels and assess risks for heart problems. There will also be informational exhibits, educational seminars, physician consultations. CHAMPS is designed to encourage men-who traditionally do not make regular health maintenance a priority-to address their health needs and make healthy lifestyle choices. “Although men are living longer today than they did in the previous century, many are still dying prematurely from preventable and treatable illnesses at an average age six years earlier than women,” said Dr. James Bennett of Midtown Urology, and one of the founders of CHAMPS. Last year, CHAMPS provided health screenings for more than 500 men from the metro Atlanta area. CHAMPS has become an invaluable resource to the community especially in the wake of the recent controversy surrounding prostate cancer screening. CHAMPS is a collaborative project with a consortium of private and public entities interested in addressing men's health concerns by raising awareness of the importance of early detection and disease treatment. These include the Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority; Abbvie Pharmaceuticals; The presenting sponsors for this year's CHAMPS are Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority and Abbvie Pharmaceuticals. Additional sponsors include QDX Pathology, American Medical Systems, Slate Pharmaceuticals, Please contact CHAMPS at 404-881-0966 ext. 117 or champs.health@ You can also register as an exhibitor, provider/screener, or volunteer for the event on our website at www.champsga.org. About CHAMPS The Community Health and Men’s Promotion Summit (CHAMPS) is a nonprofit organization that works to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and prevention concerning health issues for men, especially prostate cancer. The organization’ *Source: American Cancer Society’s “Cancer Facts and Figures 2013” report End
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