Free Men's Health Talk at The Connection in Summit, Sept. 23

Men 30 and older can access free, expert-led health education at "Men's Health: Understanding PSA Screening, Prostate Cancer Detection, and Sexual Health" on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at The Connection (79 Maple St., Summit). The program, hosted by The Connection and presented in partnership with Atlantic Health, addresses prostate health, sexual wellness, and medical decision-making affecting men's health across lifespan.

Naeem Rahman, MD, medical director of Atlantic Medical Group Urology, leads the program, bringing clinical expertise and evidence-based guidance to health education. The comprehensive agenda covers prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening—including how results are interpreted, what screening guidelines recommend, and how risk factors and genetics influence prostate cancer risk. The program emphasizes shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers, recognizing that health decisions involve personal values and medical guidance.

On the diagnostic front, the program addresses advances in medical technology: MRI, PSMA PET scans, biomarker testing, and genomic testing. These innovations enable more precise detection and risk assessment, informing personalized medical decision-making.

Attendees will also learn about men's sexual health, including age-related changes, connections between sexual health and prostate health, available treatment options, and guidance on when to bring concerns to healthcare providers. The program treats sexual health as integral to overall men's health and wellness.

The program is free and open to the public; registration is required. The Connection is located at 79 Maple St., Summit.

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Prostate Health and Screening Education

PSA screening represents important prostate health conversation. Understanding screening guidelines, result interpretation, and individual risk factors enables men to make informed decisions about their healthcare. Shared decision-making between men and providers respects individual preferences and medical evidence.

Education about screening empowers men to engage proactively in health decisions and understand screening rationale and implications.

Diagnostic Technology Advances

Advances in diagnostic imaging (MRI, PSMA PET scans) and biomarker/genomic testing enable more precise prostate cancer detection and risk assessment. Technology innovations improve diagnostic accuracy and inform treatment planning and surveillance strategies.

Understanding available diagnostic tools enables informed discussion with healthcare providers about personalized screening and diagnostic approaches.

Sexual Health and Aging

Sexual health represents integral aspect of men's health and quality of life. Age-related changes in sexual function and connection to prostate health inform comprehensive health understanding. Treatment options and professional guidance enable men to address sexual health concerns as part of holistic health management.

Integrating sexual health into broader health conversation reduces stigma and enables proactive healthcare engagement.

Shared Decision-Making Framework

Emphasis on shared decision-making recognizes that health decisions involve both medical evidence and personal values, preferences, and circumstances. Collaborative approach between men and healthcare providers respects individual autonomy while leveraging professional medical expertise.

Shared decision-making enables personalized healthcare aligned with individual preferences and clinical evidence.

Free Public Health Education Access

Free programming removes cost barriers to health education and professional medical guidance. Accessible health education supports community health literacy and informed decision-making.

Atlantic Health Partnership

Partnership between The Connection and Atlantic Health brings medical expertise and institutional resources to community health education. Healthcare system engagement in community education strengthens community-health system connection.

For Summit Residents and Men 30+

For men interested in prostate health, cancer screening, and sexual wellness, the program provides expert medical education and opportunity to ask questions of qualified urologist. Community health education supports informed healthcare decision-making across lifespan.

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FAQ

Q: When is the Summit men's health program?
A: The program is Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at The Connection (79 Maple St., Summit).

Q: What will the program cover?
A: The program covers PSA screening, prostate cancer detection advances, sexual health, and shared decision-making between men and healthcare providers.

Q: Who is leading the program?
A: Naeem Rahman, MD, medical director of Atlantic Medical Group Urology, leads the program.

Q: Is the program free?
A: Yes, the program is free and open to the public.

Q: Do I need to register?
A: Yes, registration is required.

Q: Who should attend the program?
A: The program is for men 30 and older interested in prostate health, cancer screening, and sexual wellness.

Q: What are PSMA PET scans and biomarker testing?
A: These are diagnostic advances that provide more precise prostate cancer detection and risk assessment compared to traditional methods. The program will explain how these tools work.

Q: Will the program discuss sexual health?
A: Yes. The program addresses men's sexual health, age-related changes, connection to prostate health, and available treatment options.

Q: What is shared decision-making?
A: Shared decision-making is a collaborative process where men and healthcare providers discuss treatment and screening options together, considering both medical evidence and individual preferences.