CK Healthy Man

Welcome!    This is a resource of information just for men: health concerns, getting in shape; and much more.
Men's Health Home Page   Everything you need to know about health concerns for today's men - common conditions; sports injuries: how to avoid them, what to do about them; how to prevent top men's health problems. More>   Upcoming Events in November CKHS Community Events To view CKHS community events in November, click here. Weight Loss Surgery Information Sessions November 22 & December 20, 9-11 a.m., Crozer Medical Plaza at Brinton Lake December 9, 6-8 p.m., Crozer-Chester Medical Center To register for a Weight Loss Surgery Seminar, call 610-619-8450. Find more information on CKHS' Bariatric Surgery Program.  Physician Lecture Series Crozer-Keystone offers the Physician Lecture Series at several Delaware County locations. Check back for upcoming Physician Lecture Series events!   For more information or to register, please call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258).   Proud to Be Smoke-Free Crozer-Keystone Health System is completely smoke-free. For more information on what this means for patients, visitors and employees, click here.   PET/CT: Diagnostic Tool for Cancer, Brain Disorders and Heart Disease Learn how this simple, painless and fast diagnostic tool aids physicians in diagnosing many forms of cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's and epilepsy, as well as coronary artery disease. Our new PET/CT Resource Center guides you through the basics, helps you prepare for your testing and answers your questions. Click here or visit http://ckpetscan.crozer.org. To schedule an appointment, call 1-866-5-CK-XRAY (1-866-525-9729) or complete the secure online request form. A representative will contact you to confirm your appointment the next business day.   Subscribe to Crozer-Keystone's eNewsletters Subscribe to Cancer Report To subscribe to Cancer Report, click here. Subscribe to Additional CKHS eNewsletters Crozer-Keystone Health System also publishes the following eNewsletters: Crozer-Keystone eMedicine Healthy Living After 50 Your Healthy Pregnancy Crozer-Keystone Cardiac Care News To subscribe to any of these Crozer-Keystone eNewsletters, click here, provide at least your email address and first name and check the eNewsletter(s) you would like to receive and click the sign up button. Request An Appointment at CKHS, 24/7 NEW! Now you can request an appointment with a Crozer-Keystone Sleep Center specialist by calling 1-888-SLEEP03 (1-888-753-3703) or by submitting a secure online form More>   In addition, you can request an appointment with CKHS cancer specialists by calling 1-866-695-HOPE or submitting a online secure request form;  request a non-invasive cardiac test appointment by calling 1-866-95-PULSE or submitting a secure request form; request an imaging appointment by calling 1-866-5-CK-XRAY or submitting a secure request form; or request an orthopedic appointment by calling 1-877-CK-MOTION or submitting a secure request form  - they're just a click or a phone call away!     View the Webcast: Robotic Assisted Prostatectomy Surgeons from Springfield Hospital demonstrate and discuss the use of robotic surgery in the treatment of prostate cancer in this Webcast. With the FDA-approved da Vinci Surgical System, David Samadi, MD, Chief, Division of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York and Crozer-Keystone consultant, performs a robotic assisted prostatectomy. Dr. James O'Connell assists, and Dr. Frank D'Elia and Dr. Ilya Volfson moderate the event. To view the Webcast, please click on the link below:     Men: Protect Your Health - Call Your Primary Care Physician Today!! When was the last time you met with your primary care physician...or had a screening: cholesterol, blood pressure, PSA, or colonoscopy if you're 50+? The primary care and family physicians at CKHS want you to know about the importance of routine screenings and steps you can take for a healthier lifestyle. Make that appointment for a checkup and screening today! Find out all that CKHS has to offer you to help you on the road to good health. More>   For in-depth information about prostate cancer - prevention, diagnosis and treatment - check out our Prostate Health home page.
Sleep Apnea When you wake up in the morning, do you feel like you didn't have enough sleep? The problem may be sleep apnea. Read more about this potentially serious condition. More>  Find information about Crozer's  Sleep Disorders Center at Taylor Hospital and how it can help you finally conquer your challenges with sleep apnea.