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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
In this challenging economy, people are working well beyond the typical retirement age. This group of males is at higher risk for prostate cancer and other prostate disease. As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, September is the perfect time to encourage preventive health care for the good of your employees and the continued productivity of your business.
Common Facts about Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers for men in the United States. Medical experts don’t know exactly what causes prostate cancer but have found that some factors increase the risk, such as:
Make September the month to bring more awareness to your employees, men and women alike, by recommending the following steps to better health:
Common Facts about Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers for men in the United States. Medical experts don’t know exactly what causes prostate cancer but have found that some factors increase the risk, such as:
- Age – about two-thirds of prostate cancer are diagnosed in men age 65 and older.
- Family history – having a father or brother with the disease more than doubles the risk of prostate cancer according to the American Cancer Society. It’s even higher when there are multiple family members affected.
- Race – prostate cancer occurs about 60% more often in African American men than in white American men.
- Diet – research suggests higher dietary fat may be a contributing factor.
- Lifestyle – sedentary lifestyle may also be a factor.
Make September the month to bring more awareness to your employees, men and women alike, by recommending the following steps to better health:
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Use their preventive health care benefits for annual check-ups and other preventive care.
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Male employees over the age of 50 should get their annual prostate exam (PSA/DRE) as recommended by Health Net preventive guidelines.
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Men of all ages should perform a monthly self-exam.
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Eat a diet low in fat, high in fiber and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fish.
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Maintain an optimal weight and stay active with regular exercise.
Annual Fee Schedule for the EAP Health and Wellness Corporate Program
Peace Plan: The cost of your annual membership is $1,800.00. This includes receiving our quarterly newsletter, and a Cayenne Wellness Center professional presenting a health and wellness seminar twice a year to your employees at your office. With the Peace Plan, we will provide your employees emotional support for a wide range of personal and work-related problems that may otherwise interfere with their daily lives. A total of twelve sessions are available to your staff, either at our Glendale office or at yours.
Joy Plan: The cost of your annual membership is $3,240.00 (a 10% savings) and would include all of the above, offering 24 (instead of 12) psychotherapy sessions to your staff, either at our Glendale office or at yours.
Happiness Plan: The cost of your annual membership is $4,860.00 (a 10% savings) and would include all of the above, offering 36 psychotherapy sessions to your staff, either at our Glendale office or at yours.
Joy Plan: The cost of your annual membership is $3,240.00 (a 10% savings) and would include all of the above, offering 24 (instead of 12) psychotherapy sessions to your staff, either at our Glendale office or at yours.
Happiness Plan: The cost of your annual membership is $4,860.00 (a 10% savings) and would include all of the above, offering 36 psychotherapy sessions to your staff, either at our Glendale office or at yours.
¹ Each plan consists of a minimum number of sessions available throughout the year. Contact us if you wish to purchase more sessions for your employees.
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Cayenne Wellness Center and Children’s Foundation (a non profit organization) mission statement reads:
Cayenne Wellness Center is dedicated to health promotion and disease prevention in children, adolescents, their families and the general population. The mission of Cayenne Wellness Center is to improve the nutritional and mental health of the public. We achieve this mission through education, research, and public awareness initiatives and community outreach programs that promote good nutrition and mental health. We practice the science of helping people make changes in their lifestyle to improve their overall health and and quality of life emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
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Cayenne Wellness Center and Children’s Foundation (a non profit organization) mission statement reads:
Cayenne Wellness Center is dedicated to health promotion and disease prevention in children, adolescents, their families and the general population. The mission of Cayenne Wellness Center is to improve the nutritional and mental health of the public. We achieve this mission through education, research, and public awareness initiatives and community outreach programs that promote good nutrition and mental health. We practice the science of helping people make changes in their lifestyle to improve their overall health and and quality of life emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
