Health in Men

Working together to foster men’s health and wellbeing in the community.

Men are becoming increasingly aware of their health needs and are showing a willingness to participate in activities that relate to their health. A collaborative health promoting initiative Health in Men (HIM) – Royal Adelaide Hospital Men’s Health Initiative includes health screening and referral, health education and research (both clinical and social). HIM employs evidence-based practice in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating health promotion activities for and with men. The reference group from RAH and the community includes health professionals and consumers with expertise and interest in men’s health, to ensure the most appropriate delivery of achievable and holistic health outcomes for men.

Significant partnerships have been developed for HIM, including community organisations:

• Andrology Australia
• Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
• Gay Men’s Health (SA)
• Divisions of General Practice
• Emergency services (SAPOL)
• General Practitioners
• University of SA
• Florey Adelaide Male Aging Study
• Prostate (Cancer) Support Awareness Adelaide Group

HIM was launched in March 2003 in conjunction with Clipsal 500, with the support of over 120 guests and community partners and has continued to grow to include a range of activities and programs.

Health in Men Components

• Pit Stop health screening and referral
• Healthy eating for blue collar workers
• Men’s health resource development
• Education and training in men’s health promotion and men’s health screening
• Tool Box meetings - men’s health education sessions
• Men’s health research (eg gay men and prostate cancer)

Tool Box Meetings

Tool Box Program 2009

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