Men's Health in the Media
2011 Kickoff to Men’s Health Scores Big
NEWS
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Information Contact:Heide Harrell, APR
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2011 Kickoff to Men’s Health Scores Big
More than 200 men receive free prostate screenings
LITTLE ROCK (Sept. 27, 2011) – In observance of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Arkansas Urology provided free prostate screenings to more than 200 men at the seventh annual Kickoff to Men’s Health at Arkansas Urology’s Little Rock campus.At this year’s event, 225 men were screened for prostate cancer. Of those, 34 were found to have elevated PSA test results and/or abnormal DREs, and 92 others tested positive for BPH (enlarged prostate that causes painful and annoying symptoms). Many of these men have scheduled follow-up appointments with their primary-care physicians or urologists.“In the past seven years, Arkansas Urology has screened more than 1,000 Arkansans during this event,” said Dr. Tim Langford, president of Arkansas Urology. “Our number one goal with this event is to continue to educate and have a positive impact on men’s health outcomes in central Arkansas.”
Kidney Stones News Segment
Your kidneys filter chemicals for your body by removing wastes and excess fluids from the blood. Healthy kidneys maintain your body’s proper chemical balance, but certain chemicals can build up in the kidneys and form a “stone,” which may stay in the kidney or move into the urinary tract. If the stones continue to grow, they can cause intense pain as they travel through the urinary tract and out of the body.
Learn more about Kidney Stones
Prostate Cancer News Segment
“Prostate Cancer is diagnosed every 2.5 minutes in the United States, but the good news is it is one of the most treatable cancers there is.”
Testosterone News Segment
Testosterone controls everything in the male body from sex drive to bone density. Millions of American men suffer from a condition called low-t, or low testosterone. View the video on the right for more information.
Enlarged Prostate News Segments
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, also known as BPH, is a common problem in older men. If left untreated, it may result in damage to the urinary tract, the bladder, and even the kidneys. View the video on the right for more information.
Learn more about B.P.H.
Arkansas Urology on Good Morning Arkansas
Little Rock radio personality Bob Lapine shares his prostate cancer experience and Arkansas Urology's Dr. Keith Mooney talks about prostate cancer awareness. Lapine received a free prostate cancer screening at Arkansas Urology's Kickoff to Men's Health event and was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Watch him tell his story on Good Morning Arkansas.
Learn more about prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer News Segment
"Because prostate cancer is often a slow developing condition, which can easily be treated, education is key to helping more men survive it." View this clip for some further insight on the matter and contact Arkansas Urology with any questions you may have.
Learn more about prostate cancer
Erectile Dysfunction News Segment
“Doctors want men to know that erectile dysfunction is not just about your sex life, it can also be a red flag to more serious health problems.”