Educating Men on Early Detection at Community Events
To spread prostate cancer awareness throughout the county, PHEN’s ambassadors participate in many grassroots community events to share resources and information. Ambassador Mr. Jerry Womack of Charlotte, North Carolina participated in three separate events this past October to discuss PHEN’s mission, the importance of early detection, and more.
The Wellness Walk
On October 14, 2023, Mr. Womack participated in the Annual African American Male Wellness Walk in Charlotte, NC. The goal of the walk is to raise awareness of preventable medical conditions. Approximately 700 people attended the Wellness Walk.
Mr. Womack was part of the PHEN Passion Walking Team. He had a table at the event where he passed out 125 PHEN packets to attendees. Additionally, he spoke on early prostate cancer detection and how consistent PSA screenings can save lives.
Congregational Health Promoter Program Meeting
On October 26, 2023, Mr. Jerry Womack was a keynote speaker and presented at the Congregational Health Promoter Program Monthly Meeting hosted by Novant Health. Mr. Womack’s presentation delved into PHEN’s advocacy and its mission as well as the need to increase early detection screening. He shared videos on early detection and understanding the prostate.
An important point mentioned is the outcomes of late detection and how it impacts the individual patient and his family. Mr. Womack shared his screen and showed attendees the PHEN website and online portals.
Welcome to Wellness Event
Mr. Womack also attended the Welcome to Wellness event hosted by Parker Wellness Group in Huntersville, North Carolina on October 26th. Mr. Womack had a vendor table and passed out PHEN flyers to attendees. This event focused on whole health, the importance of incorporating a healthy lifestyle, and how early detection helps people better manage their health.
This event had 100 guests, and the PHEN Ambassador provided them with information on early prostate cancer detection. Mr. Womack answered attendees’ questions involving how often and where to get prostate cancer screenings as well as the next steps to take after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Mr. Jerry Womack’s commitment to spreading prostate cancer awareness has made a significant difference in educating men at risk of this disease.
