WakeMed Health & Hospitals is hosting its second Stand By Your Man in 2008 on Tuesday, December 9 at WakeMed North Healthplex from 5 to 8 pm. 

This sequel men's health event is being held in response to overwhelming interest in the screenings and seminars initially offered on November 18.  At the November event, WakeMed completed more than 60 PSA/prostate exams, 80 cholesterol screenings and had 225 participants in the seminars.  The same level of participation is expected for the event scheduled for December 9.

Screenings for him include PSA screening and prostate exam, colon cancer risk assessment, blood pressure and cholesterol. Seminars for him include colon cancer, back surgery and prostate health.  Screenings for her include blood pressure, height/weight/BMI, bone density and breast cancer risk assessment.  Both men and women are also offered complimentary flu shots.

Stand By Your Man

Tuesday, December 9

5—8 pm

WakeMed North Healthplex

10000 Falls of Neuse Rd.

Advance registration is required.  Call 350-STAR today to register.

Stand By Your Man was created in 2006 in response to men's historical hesitation to visit the doctor.  But, Stand By Your Man is a seminar with a twist.  Women are invited to encourage their men to participate in the screenings and attend the health information seminars, while the ladies enjoy complimentary spa treatments, screenings and seminars. 

About WakeMed Health & Hospitals

WakeMed Health & Hospitals, one of the first hospital systems in the country, is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.  The 870-bed system comprises a network of health care facilities throughout Wake and Johnston Counties, including: a Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, a community hospital in Cary, two comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in North Raleigh and Apex, seven outpatient rehabilitation sites, two skilled-nursing and outpatient facilities, a 100+-physician multispecialty practice, and home health services. The system includes two accredited Chest Pain Centers and four Joint Commission-certified Stroke Centers.  WakeMed also provides management services for Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn, NC. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women's and children's services, physical rehab, emergency and trauma, orthopaedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.  WakeMed's team of 7,000 nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of North Carolina using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.  For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.