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getchecked.caCharitable Number: 893376327RR0001

Prostate Cancer Centre

6500 - 7007 14 St. SW | Calgary, AB | T2V 1P9

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How To Find A Family DoctorIf you do not have a family doctor:

1. Visit cpsa.ca (this is the website for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta).

2. Enter your city/town.

3. Check the box “Accepting New Patients”.

4. Click on “Search” in order to locate a doctor accepting new patients in your community.

Alternatively, you can also see a doctor at a walk-in clinic.

The MAN VAN™ offers PSA tests, stress checks, blood pressure, blood sugar, and waist circumference measurements at select clinics.

To find the next clinic near you, please visit getchecked.ca.

Why Are These Measurements Important?Health measurements such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and waist circumference are often good indicators of a man’s general health. These measurements are very closely linked to some of the main health issues that men face such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity.

Help LinesDistress Centre (Calgary & Area)

1.403.266.4357

Distress Centre (Edmonton & Area)

1.708.482.4357

Health Link Alberta

Dial ‘8-1-1’

Alberta Mental Health Help Line 1.877.303.2642 (24/7)

Headsupguys.org

The PHQ-9 is available to re-take, along with lots of helpful information.

Canada Suicide Prevention Service 1.833.456.4566 (24/7) or text “Start” to 45645 (2PM - 10PM)

If in crisis, call 911 or go immediately to an Emergency Department.

Support and ResourcesThroughout Alberta there are many services and sources of support available.

To find services near you connect with:

• Your family physician

• Health Link - call 811, or online at myhealth.alberta.ca, click on “Find Healthcare,” “Programs & Services”

getchecked.caCharitable Number: 893376327RR0001

Prostate Cancer Centre

6500 - 7007 14 St. SW | Calgary, AB | T2V 1P9

Blood PressureBlood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls called arteries. Blood pressure is recorded as systolic (top number) over diastolic (bottom number). The systolic reading is the pressure when the heart contracts whereas the diastolic reading is the pressure when the heart rests between beats.

Low Risk 120 / 80Medium Risk 131-139 / 81-89High Risk 140+ / 90+

Many factors can affect your blood pressure such as age, ethnicity, gender, diet, exercise, and smoking. Blood pressure changes — so if it is high once, you should monitor it more closely. Check your blood pressure two more times during different times of the day to see if it remains high. If your blood pressure is consistently high, we recommend following up with your family doctor.

* See the back panel for steps to find a family doctor.

PSA TestA PSA test is a simple blood test that may help in the early detection of prostate cancer. PSA, or Prostate Specific Antigen, is a protein produced by the prostate gland and released in small amounts to the blood stream. Calgary’s Prostate Cancer Centre recommends men should have a baseline PSA test every 5 years starting at age 40, or annually if there is a family history of prostate cancer. Both the PSA and digital rectal exam (DRE) are recommended. After ago 50, both the PSA and DRE should be done annually.

Blood SugarBlood sugar is the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Glucose is important because the cells in your body use it as their primary source of energy. If your body is not able to properly control blood sugar levels, you may require treatment.

Normal Range 3.3 mmol/L - 11.1 mmol/L

Waist CircumferenceCarrying excess body fat around your midsection is more of a health risk than carrying it on your hips and thighs. Waist circumference gives an estimate of visceral fat, which is the potentially dangerous fat around your organs.

Normal Range < 102 cm (40 inches)

A waist circumference greater than 102 cm for males can be associated with health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.

* Please note that this is an awareness program for your health. We still recommend standard appointments with your health care professionals.

Thank you for visiting the MAN VAN™. Our team of clinical professionals will be conducting the following tests in the VAN:

1 day - 49 years 0.00 - 2.5μg/L

50 - 59 years 0.00 - 3.5μg/L

60 - 69 years 0.00 - 4.5/μg/L

70 - 150 years 0.00 - 6.5μg/L

Mental WellnessDepression is a common medical condition that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves. The PHQ-9 questionnaire (Stress Check) asks about common symptoms of depression. Experiencing these symptoms does NOT diagnose depression, only a qualified health care provider can do that. Symptoms like these can be part of the normal ups and downs of life but a higher score may indicate the presence of symptoms that could be depression or other mental or physical health conditions. Anyone scoring 10 or more on the PHQ-9 should see their health care provider who can perform an appropriate examination to identify what the cause might be.

TOTAL SCORE

Not Consistent 0 – 9 (None to Mild)

Consistent 10 – 19 (Moderate to Severe)

Strongly Consistent 20 – 27 (Severe)

Q9 SCORE

No concern 0Concerning 1, 2 or 3

This question asks about thoughts of self-harm or being better off dead. These thoughts are painful and are considered serious.