The importance of men looking after their own health and wellbeing will form the basis of a Public Information Evening taking place next Monday, November 18th in Kilbride Community Centre from 7.30 pm.
The event ‘Shine a Light on Men’s Health’ will mark International Men’s Health Day. The event will be an opportunity for those in attendance to learn more about men’s health and wellbeing particularly around the issue of urology and prostate cancer.
Among those speaking are Consultant Urologist, Mr Eamon Rogers, a native of Knockcroghery and the current Rose of Roscommon, Rachel Hastings from Ballyforan, a Lecturer at St Angela’s College Sligo. As well as being a farmer, Rachel also moderates the ‘Keeping up with the Hastings’ social media profile.
The panel will be completed by Tommie Kenoy from Kilmore, former chairperson and PRO of Roscommon GAA County Board who is also a retired Garda and a prostate cancer survivor. The event will be moderated by Darragh Kelly, Communications Officer with Roscommon County Council.
The evening will give those in attendance a chance to receive factual information on an important issue and ask questions on how they can keep themselves well and identify any symptoms they should get investigated.
The event is a joint initiative by Healthy Roscommon in conjunction with HSE West and Roscommon LEADER Partnership. Speaking ahead of the event, Aisling Dunne, Roscommon Healthy County Co-Ordinator, remarked: “We like to take every opportunity to shine a light on men’s health. This information evening is a valuable exercise in providing all the necessary support and advice on how men can protect and promote healthy well-being, not only for their own benefit, but for the benefit of communities and societies at large.
“The evening will also feature information stands and advice on nutrition, living healthier lifestyles and how best to live a better life. The event will be a relaxed, informal yet informative evening. I look forward to meeting with everyone who attends on the night”.
Anthony Dockery, SICAP (Social Inclusion Community Activation Project) Co-Coordinator with Roscommon LEADER Partnership (RLP) said the health and well-being of communities is at the heart of RLP’s work: “We are delighted to work with Healthy Roscommon and HSE West in promoting this evening.
“Those attending will be able to share their stories and learn best practice on how best to maintain and support a healthy lifestyle”.
The Information Evening is free and open to all members of the public. Light refreshments will be served with entertainment also on the night by the popular Roscommon Men’s Choir. There will also be information stands with advice and guidance from health and wellbeing groups, farming bodies and community groups.
