Menstuff® lists here a description of various heatlh workshops and conferences.
Gender-Specific Medicine (1st World Congress on) A new view of the biology of sex/gender differences and aging. Congress Aims: This is the first international congress in the new discipline of gender-specific medicine, which is the science of how biological sex/gender impacts normal function and the experience of disease. The aim of the congress is to invite an international group of experts in this field to provide the audience with an overview of the latest information in all the subspecialties of medicine.
The Congress has the following objectives:
1. to survey the latest information about gender-specific medicine in
all the subspecialties of medicine
2. to show the relevance of current gender-specific science to
patient care
3. to foster communication and collaboration between the members of
the faculty and audience, drawn from all of the world
4. to provide a critical mass of abstracts/information culled from
the proceedings of the Congress for publication in the indexed
journal, GENDER MEDICINE, so that this information is available
online and in print worldwide
5. to announce the formation of the Association for Gender-Specific
Medicine
6. to create the foundation of a body of knowledge for the future
construction of a system of optimal practice of gender-specific
medicine in all the subspecialties of medicine
Congress Target Audience:
1. health care practitioners
2. academic medical center faculty
3. medical researchers
English is the official language of the Congress. Estrel Hotel, Berlin, Germany. Address: Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin, Germany www.gendermedicine.com or gender@gendermedicine.com (2/23-26/06)
A Healthy Spirit: Healing the Bodies and Minds of Men. Robert Bly, Andrew Weil, John Lee, Sam Keen and more. This event is more than a conference - it is going to be a gathering and will create 'community' among all exhibitors and attendees. In addition to the educational sessions and workshops, also offered are experiential and community-building events, such as:
For Men And The Women Who Work With Them! This national conference will cover a wide range of topics that are essential to the well-being of men, featuring coverage of physical health issues, emotional growth, relationships, spirituality, addiction, anger management, depression, and fathers and sons.
Conference Description: Participants will have the opportunity to learn in-depth information about topics related to Men's health and well-being. A wide range of topics will be presented, including physical health issues, emotional growth, relationships, spirituality, addiction, anger management, depression and issues related to childhood growth and father and son relationships. Find more information at www.dualdiagnosisevents.com/mens07
Irritable Male Syndrome, Larrian Gillespie, M.D. and Jed Diamond, author of the Irritable Male Syndrome: Managing the four Key Causes of Male Depression and Aggression (due out later this year) are offering a tele-seminar to give you the most up-to-date news and insights that can help you NOW. Dr. Gillespie is an expert on sexual medicine and gender health issues. She is the first woman to have graduated from the U.C.L.A. Medical school program in Urology. In this exciting seminar you will learn:
Tele-seminar, Tues, 1/27/04 from12:00 -1:00 p.m. Pacific Standrd Time. $49.95 and you receive a FREE CD of the seminar. To participate in this tele-seminar go to tinyurl.com/34oa7 There are limited openings to allow adequate time for questions.If you have questions contact E-Mail.
Leaping upon the Mountains: A Men's Abuse Recovery Weekend, Mike Lew, M.Ed. and Thom Harrigan, L.I.C.S.W. The weekend is for non-offending adult male survivors of sexual child abuse, rape, physical violence, emotional abuse, abandonment and/or neglect. It will provide a variety of healing activites. If there are sufficient numbers, there will be a special track for survivors of clergy abuse.Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center, Pennsylvania.. 7 pm Friday dinner - Sunday lunch. $310. For further information and registration materials, contact Kirkridge or Janet Lewis, Registrar, 610.588.1793 or kirkridge@fast.net or www.nextstepcounseling.org (5/9-11/03)
Men in Counseling: Treating the externalization process effecting change, Charlie Donaldson, Randy Flood. A new appraoch to therapy for men can emphasize men's ability to change, letting go of strictures of rigid male socialization that have led them to externalize their depression in sexual addiction, workaholism and substance abuse. We can help them to understand the anxieties associated with being male in an aggressive society, and help them to adopt a new vision of what life can be like. This is an exciting day in which we explore how we can re-socialize men, empowering them to create more fulfilling lives and more respectful relationships. $135. Men's Resource Center at Fountain Hill, 616.456.1178 or 616.355.3000 Grand Rapids (3/12/04), Detroit (3/26/04)
Men's Health, 1st National Conference. An emerging health issue is the poor health of men, including lack of access to insurance and health care. Speakers include Dr. David Satcher (former Surgeon General), ABC's Dr. Tim Johnson, APHA's Executive Director Dr. Georges Benjamin, Dr. Jean Bonhomme (founder, National Black Men's Health Network), Dr. Wanda Jones (Office of Women's Health), and others. Conference registration is now available. Register today at: outreach.psu.edu/C&I/MensHealth/default.asp?WhichPage=Registration Arlington, VA. (5/20-22/04)
Men's Health & Healing Retreat, Rob Eppes, LMT, NCTMB. Additional dates often added when enrollments fill. Limit of 10 men per retreat. Features: "A PROMISE of Wellness" Personal Insight Course, Backrubs 101 Affirming Touch workshop,Group Body Image Intensive, and "Egyptian Anointing" body honoring ritual. Abuse survivors (not perpetrators) encouraged to attend this safe place of personal exploration & affirmation. Delaware. 10am-3pm, $100 222 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809 or 302 588-6543 or robeppes@comcast.net or www.demassagece.com (10/23/05)
Men's Health Days, Prostate PSA & DRE screenings, J.C. Robinson, M.D., Regional Cancer Center, San Pablo Campus, for appointsment call 800.206.9355 (9/20/02)
Men's Health Forum, 2004, Seymore Applebaum, Senator Dr. Wilber Keon, Dr. Block, Dr. Silverman. The Toronto Men's Health Network (www.menshealthnetwork.ca) and the Men's Health Planning Team are pleased to present the Men's Health Forum 2004. The Keynote Speaker is Senato - Dr. Wilbert Keon - Cardiologist. He will speak on Men's Heart Health. Also presenting are Dr. Block and Dr. Silverman from Toronto's community health centres. Displays from community organization promoting health will also be available. This is a FREE community event taking place at Toronto's Metro Hall - 55 John St. Room 308/9. The event is on June 14, 2004 and it begins at 6:30 - 9pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.Contact information: 416.892.8500 or E-mail: newapple@rogers.com (6/14/04)
Men's Health Symposium Nashville
,
TN (9/28/06); Baltimore
,
MD (11/2/06)
Men's Health Week and International Men's Health Week (US/CAN/UK/NSW) - Week before Father's Day) The purpose is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This week gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. www.menshealthweek.org or info@menshealthweek.org Menstuff® celebrates International Men's Health Week as part of International Men's Month, by discussing a different issue related to the men's health each day at "Today" on our home page and includes our pick of Book of the Day.
Men's Wellness. Three non-profit organizations, Q-LAND, LoveTribe, & Spirit Hawk have teamed up with some of the most talented artists, healers, & leaders in the Portland area to kick off summer with an array of creative and fun men's wellness programs. For more information, John at 503.223.8822 or events@qland.org or website: qland.org RSVP at lovetribe.org/menspirit (During June - See calendar)
National Conference on Men's Health (First) A Conference to explore the critical health issues facing men, sponsored by Penn State Outreach, The College of Health and Human Development and Penn State College of Medicine and in partnership with the Men's Health Network, the International Society for Men's Health (ISMH) and the World Congress on Men's Health (WCMH). There will be a Clinical Track, Psychosocial/Behavioral Factors Track, Injury and Safety Track and Community Health Initiatives Track. www.oureach.psu.edu/c&i/menshealth/default.asp?WhichPage=About or www.mensconferences.com Arlington, VA (5/20-24/04)
Prostate Cancer: Dealing With the Issues, Mark C. Scholz, MD. Prostate Cancer Research Institute's (PCRI) Regional Conference in Los Angeles for men recently diagnosed with PC, family members & healthcare professionals. Covering PC101, Treatment Options, Erectile Dysfunction, Incontinence, and Couples Session. FREE PSA tests for all men. CME/CEU available. Register online at www.pcri.org or by calling PCRI at 310.743.2117. USC Health Sciences Campus, Mayer Auditorium. 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM. $15 incl parking & lunch. Contact Diana Garnand at 310.743.2117 or dgarnand@pcri.org or www.prostate-cancer.org (10/9/04)
The PSA Era is Over. Thomas Stamey, MD from Stanford University Medical School will presenting the latest clinical research on PSA testing for prostate cancer. Dr Stamey is considered to be the "father" of PSA prostate cancer testing. He know feels that PSA testing is no longer valid for the diagnosis of this epidemic disease. Joing us for an informative evening of cutting edge cancer information. Reservations are required please call 415.675.5661 or email to kamalik@sbcglobal.net Ft Mason Center, Landmark Building C, Room 370-C, San Francisco, CA 7-9pm, $10. Sponsored by the Prostate Awareness Foundation. www.prostateawarenessfoundation.org (4/4/05)
The Strong, Silent Type: Men's Mental Health and Illness. Men’s mental health has been described as a “silent crisis.” Why is it that men are less likely to acknowledge mental health problems and seek help? Do these experiences vary and connect across cultures and other groups in society? How can we improve the way we recognize and treat mental health issues for men? Is it just a “guy thing”? Join us in breaking the silence during a lively discussion with experts in the field of men’s health. The expert speakers featured at the Café are: Phillip Banks, Health Initiative for Men, Dr. Blye Frank, Professor, Division of Medical Education, Dalhousie University and Dr. John Oliffe, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia. Contact Zena Sharman, 604.827.3284 or E-Mail Steamworks, 375 Water St., Vancouver, BC, Canada. Free. 5-7pm, (6/12/08)
Time Out for
Men's Health™. provides free
PSA (prostate specific antigen), cholesterol, blood pressure, blood
sugar, testosterone and body mass index screenings for men, as well
as access to a health educator and literature related to men's health
and well-being. Time Out for Men's Health is sponsored by the Men's
Health Network. Visit the Time Out for Men's Health web site to learn
more: www.menshealthnetwork.org/timeout
Free health screenings for men age 40 and older are available at
Target, 950 Arcadia Crossing, in Phoenix, Arizona from 10a-5p or
until 100 are screened (7/6/02)
Second World Congress on Men's Health. A partnership of organisations based in Vienna is organising the Second World Congress on Men's Health, to be hosted in the City-Hall of Vienna, Austria. The aim of the Congress is to promote the health of men by: Creating awareness for the medical scientific community; Addressing current issues around men's health; Providing a platform for the medical community, men's health organizations, and the pharmaceutical industry. Vienna. office@wcmh.info or +43 1 40400-2292 (10/25-27/02)
You Are Not Alone: A Weekend of Recovery For Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Tom Barth, MaryAnn Akers-Chamberlain, Dale English, Howard Fradkin, Mikele Rauch, David Lisak, John F. Crowe, Marc Gilmartin, Bill Burmester, Gadi Zohar, Randy Marinez. To provide an opportunity to experience a safe environment in which you can discover you are not alone, to co-create and experience safety with other survivors as you explore further aspects of your healing journey, to share inner pain and strength and hope with others who have been there, to give a voice to your experience as a survivor, a safe place to let go, open up, and practice asking for the support you need and a safe place to experience a sense of community and joy. Livingston, NY 800-738-4181 (9/13-15/02)
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