Halifax Health, B-CU and the Florida Department of Health to Present 2nd Annual Men’s Health Summit

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – (November 6, 2017) –

WHAT:                                  

2^nd Annual Men’s Health Summit   

WHEN:                                 

Saturday, November 11, 2017

8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

WHERE:                               

Bethune-Cookman University Center for Civic Engagement

740 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach                                                           

DETAILS:                             

Halifax Health, Bethune-Cookman University and the Florida Department of Health have partnered to host this event, which will feature the following speakers and topics:

• Les Williams, M.D., Halifax Health – Primary Care Ormond Beach, “Health Is More Than Your Mind”

• Mark Spivey, M.A., LCSW, health and wellness behavioral therapist, “I Can’t Take It Anymore”

• City of Daytona Beach Deputy Chief Jakari Young, “PD or ER – The Right Choice”

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Open to both men and women, the summit will also include breakout sessions covering a variety of health-related topics and a panel discussion on post-traumatic stress disorder.  In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to “Know Your Numbers” by having their vitals taken during the event by students in Bethune-Cookman University’s master of public health program. 

There is no charge to attend this event.  A complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served. 

For more information about the 2^nd Annual Men’s Health Summit, call 386.425.4224.

Halifax Health

Recognized by The Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of healthcare services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, community hospital, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, primary care walk-in clinics, a walk-in clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric community clinic, three children’s medical practices, a home healthcare agency, and an exclusive provider organization.  Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Emergency Department, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born as early as 28 weeks.  For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.

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