Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2015 for the 3rd Annual FWFD Health and Wellness in the Public Safety Arena seminar - "CANCER: a Firefighter's Real Risk. Your Steps to Understanding and Prevention."
Multiple studies, including the recent NIOSH cancer study have repeatedly demonstrated cancer numbers are statistically higher for multiple types of cancers in firefighters compared to the general American population.
- Testicular Cancer (2.20 times greater risk)
- Multiple myeloma (1.53 times greater risk)
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (1.51 times greater risk)
- Skin cancer (1.39 times greater risk)
- Prostate cancer (1.28 times greater risk)
- Brain cancer (1.31 times greater risk)
- Colon cancer (1.21 times greater risk)
- Leukemia (1.14 times greater risk)
(http://www.everyonegoeshome.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/cancer_whitepaper.pdf)
During this free seminar experts will discuss and identify risks associated with cancer in the fire service and standard methods of reducing risk during the course of duty. We will also examine behavioral health issues within Emergency Services.
Saturday, April 11, 2015
8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Public Safety Academy /Ivy Tech South
(7602 Patriot Crossing, Fort Wayne, IN)
Presenters:
Dr. Mark O'Shaughnessy - Parkview Health
A Cardiovascular Specialist and leader in community wellness and prevention, Dr. O'Shaughnessy will present a general introduction to cancers and basic treatment options.
Tim McDonnell - IFD Captain and Director of Indiana Firefighters Cancer Support Network
As a firefighter and cancer survivor, McDonnell will discuss the alarming statistics and status of cancer in the fire service industry - the most dangerous and unrecognized threat to the health and safety of our nation's firefighters.
Dr. Robert Smith - IFD Retired Lieutenant and Psychotherapist
Dr. Smith will examine behavioral health issues commonly identified in emergency services as well as the organizational culture shift recognizing the need for behavioral health programs.
For further information please call 260.427.1102. Click here for a printable seminar flyer.
