MRJ
Men's Health Initiative
MRJ has initiated the highly successful Men's Health Initiative
modules. "Men's Health Initiative" is an on-going program of MRJ, designed
to help our Brotherhoods provide an important service to our members,
one that speaks specifically to men.
This program provides vital information on men's health issues. Information, preventative care, and early detection can make a tremendous difference. The Talmud instructs us that when a man is in pain, he should visit a physician (B.BK 46b). Through "Men's Health Initiatives" we can fulfill the important mitzvah of saving lives.
Prostate Cancer - The first module in the series deals with Prostate cancer, one of the deadliest diseases among men in America. This module includes informative brochures on the nature and detection of prostate cancer, a PSA/DRE Diary, a Prostate Cancer fact sheet, a list of Prostate Cancer Websites, and a reprint of the article "This Can't Happen To Me," from ACHIM Magazine. Also included are ideas for publicity, programming, and sample letters to the congregation and members of the local brotherhood.
Stress - This second health module deals with stress and stress management. Often referred to as the 'silent killer,' stress affects all of us. Too often the symptoms of stress are ignored, until they result in high blood pressure, heart disease, ulcers, or depression. Learning to manage stress can minimize and perhaps even eliminate its impact. This program offers a variety of techniques and suggestions for controlling stress. Materials of every variety are available in this module. This module contains several helpful and informative pamphlets on heart disease, Jewish ways of handling stress, a reprint of the article, "Plain Talk About ..... Handling Stress," reprinted from ACHIM Magazine, and other useful programmatic and public relations material.
Heart Disease - Our third health module deals with Heart Disease. By far one the leading killers in the United States, heart disease affects millions of people. Easily accessible and user friendly, this module is ideal for programming within the brotherhood or congregation. The third module contains a Heart Disease Fact Sheet, Recommended Websites on Heart Disease, a reprint of the article, "Vulnerable Hearts Face Advice Crisis," reprinted from ACHIM magazine. This kit also contains various slicks and sample letters for publicity and promotion.
