Dorrigo Multipurpose Committee
Aim
To improve and maintain the health knowledge and quality of life of the Dorrigo Plateau community, by providing and promoting participation in health and lifestyle related information sessions.
Objectives
1 Identify health issues of concern/interest to all age groups in the community.
2 Develop, co-ordinate and present an appropriate health promotion program that reflects these issues.
3 Identify expressed community needs and concerns through consultation and provide feedback.
4 Promote the Dorrigo M.P.S. and the NCAHS.
Focus and Planned activities for 2009
International Mens Health Week 15th to 21st June 2009
DORRIGO MULTIPURPOSE COMMITTEE
IS HOSTING A
MENS HEALTH FORUM AT DORRIGO RSL
WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2009 6.00 PM TO 9.00 PM
A light supper will be served at 7.30pm.
6.00 - 6.30pm Registration & welcome.
6.30- ongoing Health checks
o cholesterol /blood sugars/ blood pressure
o hearing tests
o skin cancer checks
6.30 7.00 pm Heart Disease and physical fitness.
7.00 7.30pm Prostate health and prostate cancer.
7.30 - 7.45 pm Supper.
7.45 8.15pm Alcohol and health.
8.15 - 8.30pm Improving sleep patterns.
8.30 - 8.45pm Working towards retirement.
8.45 9.00 pm Open panel and discussion for future forums.
9.00 pm Closure.
A small group discussion for female partners will be held between 6.00 pm and 6.30 pm
Gold coin donation at the door.
Members
Mrs Cherril Johnstone, Chair - 02 66571091
Mrs Dawn Bates
Mr Bob Denner
Ms Leah Munro
Mrs Marilyn Oppermann
Ms Joyce Whelan
Ms Anne Smith
Mrs Louise Stanton
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