Men Need Self-Care Too

St. Clair County Community Mental Health is hosting session three of its Men’s Health Series on Thursday, August 19th from 6:30 – 8 PM.

The seminar takes place in the auditorium of the Municipal Office Center in Port Huron, and the topic is Mastering the Art of Self-Care.

Self-care for men isn’t frequently addressed, and the speakers for this event will approach it from their background in nursing and healthcare.

Kevin Watkins is a nurse and instructor in the nursing department at St. Clair County Community College. His background includes working with students, caring for residents at the Mediloge of Port Huron, and educating the public on health matters.

Dr. Wilfred M. Allen PhD is an Assistant Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy McAuley School of Nursing who teaches and researches on topics such as the influence of masculinity ideology on health behaviors and health promotion and risk reduction in patients with chronic illness.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand