SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008
THE GENESIS HEART CENTER --- 1236 East Rusholme Street - Davenport, Iowa
Guest Speaker
DR. DAVID ROHLF - FROM THE UROLOGY CENTER
Men of minority background, especially African-American men, face a much greater risk of prostate cancer. Nationally, black men are two times more likely to die of prostate cancer than white men. Yet, black men are significantly less likely to be screened for prostate cancer.This may be party due to the fact that often minority members of the community are less comfortable with, and historically underserved by, the medical establishment. It is our observation that very few efforts have been made to overcome these obstacles and educate minority men about prostate health in the Quad Cities
We carried out a prostate education project. Our impact was that we exceeded our goal of reaching men and their families. We believe we truly connected with men who did not have any prior knowledge of prostate cancer and their risk factors. Many of the men did set up appointments with their doctors for a screening. We are certain that a significant number followed up and got the screening done.
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