Men’s Health Information Evening in Belmullet

The Erris Community Health Forum, in association with the Erris Primary Care Team and Health Promotion HSE, have prioritised the area of men’s health for the coming year.  While men will look after their cars and put them through the NCT, they are less likely to look after themselves.  Men are reluctant to visit their GPs and, as a result, a number of diseases go undetected.  The sad fact is that an earlier diagnosis would increase the survival rates in a huge number of cases.  With this in mind, a Men’s Health Information Evening will take place in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, on Monday 28th March 2011 at 8.00pm.  The night will involve brief presentations by Paul Gillen (Health Service Executive West), Dr Durkan (Urologist), and a survivor of Prostate Cancer.  This is an opportunity to pick-up pointers in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.  There will be information from the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) and the Marie Keating Foundation - as well as other stands of interest to men.  All are welcome, the event is free and no booking is required.  For further information, contact Teach Ciaran Health Centre, Bangor Erris, at Tel: 097 83146.