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Urology of Central PA is currently filling positions for the Administrative Director, Clinical Director, Nursing, Administrative and technical positions for their urology specific ambulatory surgery center which is currently under construction with plans to be operational by Spring/Summer of 2018.

Dr. Lewis Harpster of Urology of Central Pennsylvania will share the latest treatment options for erectile dysfunction and bladder leakage at a free Men’s Health Seminar on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.

Join other prostate cancer patients, survivors and their families for support and education at this Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting.

Prostate Cancer survivor Mike Rotz and country music singer and ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk spokesman Jimmy Charles spoke with Nancy and Newman today on BOB 94.9 FM. Jimmy performed his hit, “Superman” on air. The song was written for prostate cancer patients and survivors and is the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk anthem.

UCPA was proud to see prostate cancer survivor Mike Rotz and country music singer and ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk spokesman Jimmy Charles, on abc27’s morning show on September 21. They spoke about prostate cancer and the importance of screenings, as well as the upcoming ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk, which is happening September 22, at 5:30 p.m., on City Island in Harrisburg. Everyone is welcome at the event! For more information, please visit www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org/harrisburg.

Click here to see Mike Rotz and Jimmy Charles on abc27’s morning show.

Dr. Owens and Jim Williams Discuss Prostate Cancer Awareness with abc27’s Amy Kehm. Since 1 in 7 men will get prostate cancer, it is important for men to be screened beginning at age 50 or earlier if there is a family history of the disease.

They also discussed the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk – Harrisburg coming up on Friday, September 22, at 5 p.m. The event has drawn 500 attendees in years past and this year organizers expect 600+.

Urology of Central Pennsylvania is very proud to announce that Dr. Thomas Clements has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Medical Society as one of Pennsylvania’s Top Physicians Under 40.

Urology of Central PA is proud to partner with Geisinger Holy Spirit to provide free health screenings on Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Screenings will be held at Geisinger Holy Spirit in their auditorium.

All screenings are FREE and no appointment is needed.

The following screenings will be offered at the event:

• • Blood Pressure
• • Body Mass Index (BMI)
• • Bone Density
• • Cholesterol and Glucose by fingerstick
• • Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
  Blood testing for men; a physician from Urology of Central PA will 
  be onsite for exams.
• • Sleep assessment

For questions, please email HSGACommEdweb@geisinger.edu or call 717-763-2427.

Click here to download Free Health Screening Event flyer.

Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting
Thursday, August 17, 2017
6 – 8 p.m.

Whether newly diagnosed and just learning about prostate cancer or a long-term survivor, this prostate cancer education session will provide the support and education you and your loved ones need.

Speaker Terri-Lee Christiana of Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology will share about caregivers’ needs regarding communication, financial resources, and more.

All prostate cancer survivors and their family members are welcome!

Register to attend by calling 717-724-0380.