Men’s health seminar tonight at TAMC
PRESQUE ISLE — A free community program highlighting men’s health issues is set for the conference center at TAMC’s A.R. Gould Memorial Hospital tonight, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Planned to coincide with National Men’s Health Week June 15-21, the TAMC Men’s Health Seminar will provide men and significant others, who are welcome to join them, the opportunity to hear about key male health issues and to meet and speak with medical providers.
The agenda includes a discussion of symptoms and treatments related to urinary stress incontinence, enlarged prostate, symptoms and side effects of low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, as well as other men’s health concerns.
“We wanted to host an event where men, especially those 40 and older, could come together — with their spouses and partners if they wish — to learn about common health issues,” said TAMC urologist Richard J. Leidinger, M.D. who, along with his colleague Gary A. Wikert, M.D., will present at the seminar. TAMC Urology Services’ Robert V. Hunt, PA-C, will also be present.
“As providers, we find that a good number of men have questions about their own health and well-being that they don’t always ask,” Leidinger said. “By providing this opportunity, we hope to eliminate some of the barriers and open up a dialogue to encourage men who attend to be more aware of, and engaged with, what their bodies are telling them.”
The providers will present information in an informal and approachable way so as to avoid any discomfort related to the subject areas. A meet and greet time will follow presentations to allow participants to ask questions in an informal setting.
Take-home information on a variety of conditions and treatment options will be available. Materials will also be provided for participants to speak about referral options with their primary care providers at their next appointment.
TAMC Urology Services, which is partnering with AMS, an Endo Health Company, to host the Men’s Health Seminar, is the largest and most comprehensive practice of its kind north of Bangor. Leidinger, Wikert and Hunt provide a wide array of services in Presque Isle, as well as at TAMC’s Caribou Health Center and most recently at Northern Maine Medical Center through a new collaborative agreement.
Both Leidinger and Wikert are board certified with the American Board of Urology. Leidinger is also certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Hunt is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants.
