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Below is a partial list of speakers
available from the Men's Health
Network. This list includes
experts in a variety of health and
family related fields, such as
Dr. David Gremillion, an infectious
disease specialist and an expert
on domestic violence and suicide,
Dr. Jean Bonhomme, an expert on
minority health and addictions,
Armin Brott, author of major
health articles and a series of
parenting books for fathers,
Vivia Font, bilingual spokesperson for
the role that women play in
men's health, Malia Blom, expert on
boys’ school performance, and
Betty Gallo, founder of the Dean and
Betty Gallo Prostate Cancer
Center in New Jersey.
Betty Gallo, Theresa
Morrow, Susan Milstein, Vivia Font, and
Armin Brott articulate the message that
women play a critical role in men's health.
In addition to the
speakers listed below, there are over 800
physicians, mental health experts, and other
key thought leaders among the MHN Board of
Advisors, many of whom are available to
speak on men's health or parenting issues.
Among those are Dr. Robert Tan, expert on
men's health and aging, James Sniechowski,
PhD & Judith Sherven, PhD, experts on
relationships.
For more information
about a MHN Speaker, contact:
Men’s Health Network
P.O. Box 75972
Washington, DC 20013
202-543-MHN-1 (6461) x 101
info@menshealthnetwork.org
Scott
Williams
Washington, DC
Men’s Health Network, Vice President
One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC), Budget and
Communication Workgroups
American Journal of Men’s Health,
Contributing Editor
RetireSafe, Board of Directors
American Public Health Association,
Membership Chair, Community Health Planning
and Policy Development Section
Maryland Men’s Health Network, Board of
Directors
Medicare Rx Education Network Partner
Moravian College, Alumni Board
Topics: Men’s Health,
Health Policy, Prevention, Outreach and
Motivation
In his time at Men’s
Health Network, Mr. Williams has been
involved in the execution of various
programs and services as well as identifying and recruiting sponsors for men’s health
education and outreach efforts. Mr. Williams
also leads the development and fundraising
efforts for MHN as well as represents the
network at various national conferences,
regional briefings, Medicaid/Medicare
committees, and Capitol Hill advocating
days. days.
David H. Gremillion,
MD, FACP
Kamogawa City, Japan
Men's Health Network
U. of North Carolina School of Medicine -
Professor of Medicine
Kameda Medical Center - Director, Rotating
Residency Program
Consultant to the Secretary of Labor, OSHA
Blood Borne Task Force
Infectious Diseases Society of America -
Fellow
North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission,
Violence Against Women
Society of Air Force Physicians, 1972-1988
(President, 1987)
Infectious Disease Consultant to the USAF
Surgeon General, 1980-1988
Specialty: Men’s
Health, Infectious Diseases
Topics: Men’s Health,
Infectious Diseases, Domestic Violence,
Suicide
Dr. Gremillion is an
expert on men’s health, infectious diseases,
AIDS, and issues surrounding domestic
violence and suicide. Dr. Gremillion is past
president of the Society of Air Force
Physicians and Special Advisor (infectious
diseases) to the USAF Surgeon General.
Jean Bonhomme, MD,
MPH
Atlanta, Georgia
National Black Men's Health Network - founder
Men's Health Network
Board certified, Public Health and General
Preventive Medicine
Specialty: Minority
Health, AIDS, Social Issues
Topics: Men’s Health,
Minority Health, Addiction
Considered one of the
key thought leaders in men’s health, Dr.
Bonhomme is Founder of the National Black
Men's Health Network and an expert on
minority health, addictions, AIDS, and the
effect that family relationships have on men
and their health.
Betty
Gallo
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Dean and Betty Gallo
Prostate Cancer Center at the Cancer
Institute of New Jersey
- Founder & Director
of Public Outreach & Government
Relations
Women Against Prostate Cancer - Co-founder
National Prostate Cancer Coalition -
Co-founder
Men's Health Network - Board of Advisors
Topics: Role of Women
in Men’s Health, Prostate Cancer in Men’s
Health, Prostate Cancer
Mrs. Gallo's husband,
Congressman Dean Gallo, died of prostate
cancer in 1994. Since that time, she has
been a tireless advocate for men's health,
regular screening, and women's involvement
in men's health.
Armin Brott,
MBA
Oakland, CA
Writer (numerous
articles on health and fathering)
Author of several best-selling books
Syndicated radio show
Men's Health Network - Board of Advisor
Topics: Men’s Health,
Family, Parenting, Fatherhood
Mr. Brott writes
extensively on men's health and family
issues. Hailed by Time Magazine as "the
superdad's superdad," Armin Brott has
written or co-written five critically
acclaimed, groundbreaking books on
fatherhood. His articles have appeared in
The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek,
American Baby, Parenting, Child, Men's
Health, The Washington Post and dozens of
other major publications. He's been a guest
on hundreds of radio and television shows,
including Today, CBS Overnight, Fox News,
and "Politically Incorrect," and his
work on
fatherhood has been featured in such places
as Glamour, Time, The New York Times, The
Chicago Tribune, Newsday, and many others.
He's also the host of "Positive
Parenting,"
a weekly radio program which airs live in
the San Francisco Bay Area.
Robert Tan, MD, MBA,
AGSF
Houston, Texas
OPAL Medical Clinic –
Founder & Director
Men's Health Network - Board of Advisors
Michael DeBakey VAMC – Clinical Director of
Extended Care Service Line Extended Care
Service Line
Baylor College of Medicine – Associate
Professor of Internal Medicine (Geriatrics)
University of Texas – Clinical Associate
Professor of Family Medicine
Specialty: Family
Practice, Men’s Health
Topics: Men’s Health,
Aging, Hormones
Dr. Tan has published
more than 100 peer reviewed scientific
journals and abstracts. He has written 2
books on Men’s Health and is the editor of
the textbook entitled Aging Men’s Health.
Dr. Tan holds an MBA from California
Southern University and is a Certified
Physician Executive of the American College
of Physician Executives. He is a member of
several national & international
professional organizations and is a board
and founding member of the International
Society of Men’s Health. He is a Fellow of
the American Geriatrics Society and sits on
several scientific editorial boards. He has
been selected to Best Doctors in America for
several consecutive years.
Theresa
Morrow
Washington, DC
Women
Against Prostate Cancer – Co-founder
Men’s Health
Network –
Director of Marketing and External
Relations
Topics: Men’s Health,
Prostate Cancer, Role of Women in Men’s
Health Health
Theresa is the Director
of Marketing and External Relations for Men’s
Health Network (MHN) located in Washington,
DC. Ms. Morrow has executed a number of
successful events and programs from symposia
to health screenings around the country. She
has been key in building Women Against
Prostate Cancer and Healthy Sundays, two of
MHN key projects. Prior to working at MHN
she held a position at American
Cancer Society in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Salvatore J. Giorgianni,
Pharm. D.
Nashville, Tennessee
Belmont University, School
of Pharmacy - Assistant Professor and Director
of
Experiential Education and Development
Griffon Consulting Group, Inc - President n
Consulting Group, Inc - President
Pfizer - Former Director of External Relations
Pfizer Journal - Former Editor in Chief
Clinical Pharmacology at Columbia University -
Formerly Assistant Professor and
Associate
Clinical Professor
Pharmaceutical Sciences - Former Assistant
Professor & Clinical Associate
Kappa Psi Scholarship Foundation - Board Member
and Former President
Topics: Men's Health,
Health Care, Drug Regulatory and Research
Policy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Image and
Relationship Management in Health Care Industry
Dr. Giorgianni is an expert
in men's health and is a registered pharmacist.
He is a recognized expert in drug regulatory and
US pharmaceutical policy as well as in
organizational reputation management and
strategic alliance development. He has authored,
co-authored or presented some 200 works in
health care, industry regulation and business.
He is an advisor and board member to several
health advocacy associations including: The
Men's Health Network; American Osteopathic
Medical Foundation; Kappa Psi Scholarship
Foundation; Nurse Practitioner Health Care
Foundation and the National Association for
Continence.Prior to joining Belmont in
September 2007, Dr. Giorgianni had a 26 year
career with Pfizer Inc, where he held positions
in the medical, regulatory, training, public
policy, business planning, sales and marketing
groups. Most recently he served as Pfizer's
Director, External Relations. He also directed
several publications, including the Pfizer
Careers In Health Care series and The Pfizer
Journal: Perspectives in Health Care and
Biomedical Research
Ryan Cooper, Esq.
New York City
Mr. Cooper is an attorney in New York
City. He has been associated with MHN
since June of 2002, working as an advocate in
Washington, D.C., New Jersey,
Boston and New York. Ryan's dedication to
the health of men and their families
was influenced by the untimely death of his
father.
Topics: Men's Health, Government
Relations Advocacy, Community Outreach
Programs, Health Promotion
Susan A. Milstein,
EdD
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Montgomery College -
Associate Professor
Men's Health Network - Board of Advisors
Milstein Health Consulting – Lead Consultant
WP Associates – Independent Sexual Health
EducatorSpecialty: Human
Sexuality
Topics: Human
Sexuality, Stress, Wellness, Weight
Management, Healthy Living
Dr. Milstein was named
“Emerging Professional” by The Society for
the Scientific Study of Sexuality. She has
taught various college and universities,
such as Montgomery College, Anne Arundel
Community College, and the University of
Maryland. Her media appearances include
bring a guest speaker on The Tough Task
of Teaching Sex Ed, NPR’s Bryant Park
Project in 2007, and several presentations.
Vivia Font
New York, New York
Actress
Men's Health Network - Board of Advisors
Topics: Men’s Health,
Role of Women in Men’s Health Role of Women
in Men’s Health
Languages: Spanish,
Portuguese (some)
Classically trained for
the theater and film, Vivia’s skills
translate into powerful healthcare messaging
for broadcast appearances and public
relations campaigns, including video news
releases (VNRs) and satellite media tours (SMTs).
Of Chilean and Cuban heritage, Vivia is
uniquely qualified by cultural and
linguistic background to carry the message
of men’s health to the expanding
Hispanic/Latino population. She is fluent in
Spanish, familiar with Portuguese.
David Parrack, DO,
FACOS
Glendale,
Arizona
Midwestern University
Glendale - Head of Surgery
Arizona Impotency Institute - Founder
Men's Health Network - Board of Advisors
Men’s Health Network – Arizona – State
Coordinator
Coordinator
Topics: Men’s Health,
Sexual Health, Urology
Ramon Antonio Perez, MD, FACS, DABU
Trinity,
Florida
Advanced Research
Institute – Director of Research
Men’s Health Network – Board of Advisors
Tampa Bay Urological Society – President Bay
Urological Society – President
Community Hospital of New Port Richey
North Bay Hospital
American Board of Urology
American College of Surgeons – Fellow
American Academy of Pediatrics in Urology –
Fellow
Specialty: Urology
Topics: Urology
Languages: Spanish
Dr. Perez has various
published works such as “Outpatient
Ultrasound-guided palladium 103
Brachytherapy” and “Prolongation of Response
to DMSO by Herapin Maintenance”. He is a
fluent speaker of the Spanish language.
James Sniechowski,
PhD and Judith Sherven, PhD
Las Vegas,
Nevada
Relationship counseling
- Clinical psychologist
Men's Health Network - Board of Advisors
Specialty: Human Behavior,
Psychotherapy
Topics: Relationships, Human
Behavior, Intimacy
Two of the country's most respected and
pioneering authorities, Judith & Jim are
revolutionizing the understanding of
differences in relationships. Judith, a
clinical psychologist, has worked with
thousands of men and women in her twenty-two
years of private practice. Jim holds a
doctorate in Human Behavior and is the
founder of The Menswork Center and a
co-founder of the Men's Health Network in
Washington, D.C. Judith & Jim have worked with close to
100,000 singles and couples in their
relationship trainings, workshops, seminars,
and lectures, as well as corporate
consultation, nationally and overseas. Their
weekly magazine reaches over 30,000 people
in almost 100 countries. Comfortable in all areas of the media,
Judith & Jim have appeared on over 600
television and talk-radio shows including
Oprah, The O'Reilly Factor, The View, New
Attitudes, CNN, 48 Hours, MSNBC News with
Brian Williams, Mars & Venus, Leeza, Canada
AM, and This Evening with Judith Regan.
They have written for or been interviewed by
the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Chicago
Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, London
Sunday Times, Wall Street Journal, Redbook,
Essence, Glamour, First For Women, Black
Elegance, Playboy, Modern Bride, Parents'
Magazine, Black Men, Belle, and Family
Circle. They write regular columns for
Today's Black Woman and The Looking Glass.
Scott Issacs, MD,
FACP, FACE
Atlanta,
Georgia
Intelligent Health
Center - Medical Director
Men's Health Network - Board of Advisors
Emory University School of Medicine –
Clinical Instructor of Medicine Clinical
Instructor of Medicine
American Association of Clinical
Endocrinologists – Georgia Chapter –
President
National American Association of Clinical
Endocrinologists – Board Member
Cushing’s Understanding, Support and Help
Organization – Medical Advisor
American Board of Bariatric Medicine –
Diplomat
American College of Physicians – Fellow
American College of Endocrinology – Fellow Specialty:
Endocrinology
Topics: Endocrinology,
Hormones, Obesity, Diabetes, Metabolism
Dr. Isaacs is the author of Hormonal Balance:
Understanding Hormones, Weight and Your
Metabolism (Bull Publishing, 2002, second
ed., 2007), A Simple Guide to Thyroid
Disorders: from Diagnosis to Treatment (Addicus
Books, 2003), Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome
(Addicus Books, 2005) and The Leptin Boost
Diet (Ulysses Press, 2007). He completed his
residency and fellowship in endocrinology,
diabetes, and metabolism. He lectures on the
subject of "Hormones and Obesity,"
speaking
to groups in the community as well as at
major events and conferences throughout the
United States. He also trains
other doctors in the field.
Dr. Isaacs has been quoted in many national
publications including Better Homes and
Gardens, Parents, Better
Health and Living, Women’s Health and
Fitness, Prevention, Real Simple, The
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta
Magazine, The Atlanta Jewish Times, The
Chicago Tribune,
Men’s Health, Fitness Magazine, Glamour,
Alternative Medicine,
Women’s World, First Health, WebMD, Florida International
Magazine and many others. He has given
expert commentary on many radio and
television news programs including local
NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox News affiliates,
CNN Headline News and has appeared as a
weight loss expert on TBS Superstation’s
Movie and a Makeover.
Perry Karfunkel, MD,
PhD
Boston and Burlington,
Massachusetts
Lahey Clinic
(Burlington)
Men's Health Network - Board of
Advisors
Specialty: Primary care
Internist
Topics: Men's Health;
Health Education Needs
Dr. Karfunkel is a Primary Care Internist in
practice at the Lahey Clinic in
Burlington. Eighty five percent of
his primary care
patients are men. One of the things that
interests him the most is that in seeing
male patients the same healthcare issues
come up over and over again, thus leading to
a realization that most men know very little
about their own health care needs and health
care risks. This experience also brings up
the “big picture issue” that in order for
men to move forward in trying to satisfy
their healthcare needs they often need a
“buddy” or “mentor” more than they need a
doctor. Dr. Karfunkel is particularly
interested in creating medically-supervised
programs of exercise for men who meet the
criteria of Metabolic Syndrome and who thus
need regular exercise to reduce their risk
of early heart attacks and diabetes.
Dr. Karfunkel has published an assessment of
the extent of Vitamin D deficiency in men in
his practice, documenting that most men
outside of Boston have vitamin D deficiency
and that this is particularly prevalent
among subpopulations within his practice who
were born in either India or China.
Danny Keiller, MD, FACS, MBA
San Diego, California
Men's
Health Network - Board of Advisor
University of California, San Diego –
Clinical Faculty
San Diego Society for Sex Therapy and
Education – Past President
San Diego Urological Society – Past
President
California Urological Association – Founding
Member
San Diego Reproductive Endrocrine Society –
Member
Society for Sexual Medicine of North America
– Member
Society for the Scientific Study of
Sexuality - Member
Specialty: Urology &
Family
Topics: Sexuality, Erectile
Dysfunction, Prostate Disease,
Prostate Cancer, Fertility, Vasectomy, and
Overactive Bladder
Dr. Keiller is board
certified in Urology and Family Practice. He
received the Frank Coleman Hamm Award for
Excellence in Urology. Dr. Keiller is a
veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served as
chief of urology at the Air Force Regional
Medical Center, Keesler AFB, in Biloxi, MS.
Judy Seals-Togbo
Memphis, Tennessee
Mrs. Seals-Togbo is the Director of Men’s Health
Network’s Memphis, Tennessee
office. She is the founder of the first MHN
Support Group in Tennessee and a
founding board member for Urban Health Education
Supporter Services (UHESS). Her
efforts include outreach services and providing
health education for the
underserved men of the Mid-South area. She is a
facilitator for UsToo, the
Carin’ & Sharin’ Breast Cancer Support Group
and is a Koman Grant recipient. Ms.
Togbo is on the steering committee of Women
Against Prostate Cancer.
Topics: Sexuality, Men's
Health, Minority Health, Breast Cancer, Prostate
Cancer, Support Groups, Men's Health and
Family
Ronald K. Henry,
Esq.
Washington, DC
Kaye, Scholer, Fierman,
Hays & Handler (partner) r (partner)
Men's Health Network (Cofounder)
Topics: Family Law, Custody,
Child Support, Welfare Reform
Mr. Henry is a partner
with the law firm of Kaye, Scholer, Fierman,
Hays & Handler. He serves on the American
Law Institute Family Law Project and is an
advisor to the National Commissioners on
Uniform State laws Interstate Custody
Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Project.
Robert B. Rhodes,
MD, FAAFP
Lincoln, Nebraska
Men’s Health Network –
Board of Advisors Board of
Advisors
University of Nebraska Athletic Department –
Volunteer Team Physician Volunteer
Team Physician
Nebraska Medical Assn, Men’s Health
Initiative – Chairperson
Saint Paul School of Theology National -
Board of Trustees
Clinic with a Heart – Founder/President
Health Data Card – Medical Consultant
WLCOA Medical Board of Directors
Samaritan Counseling Center – Medical
Consultant
University of South Dakota School of
Medicine – Clinical Associate Professor
Lincoln Marathon – Team Physician
Nebraska Medical Association – Delegate
Community Asthma Education Initiative
Lincoln Saltdogs – Primary Care Team
Physician
Board certified in Family Practice –
Diplomat
Specialty: Family
Practice
Topics: Men’s Health,
Family Practice
Michael S. Goodman,
MD, FACS
Huntingdon
Valley, Pennsylvania
Warminster Medical
Office Center – Adult and Pediatric Urology
Men’s Health Network – Board of Advisors
American College of Surgeons - Fellowmerican
College of Surgeons - Fellow
Planned Parenthood Vasectomy Clinic –
Director (1982-1996)
Topics: Urology, Prostate
Cancer, Treatment, Maximizing Life’s
Experiences through three S’s (Sports,
Social, and School)
Dr. Goodman’s published
works include “Ureteral Strictures
Following Radiation Therapy” and “Sickle Cell
Hematuria Controlled with
Intrarenal Irrigation Using Clorpactin”. He
has done extensive research on
Chemprovention of Prostate Cancer.