Get your Prostate Checked
It’s Tailgate Time — But There’s One Play You Don’t Want to Miss
Football season is here, the grills are fired up, and it’s time to Protect Your End Zone!
At GE Appliances, approximately 70% of our workforce is male. Put another way, for every 1,000 GE Appliances employees, approximately 700 are men.
JOIN OUR PROSTATE HEALTH TAILGATE!
We’re making this conversation a little more fun.
Stop by CareATC, talk with the team about prostate health and screening, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a GE Appliances Indoor Smoker!
That’s a prize worthy of game day.
YOUR GAME PLAN
KNOW YOUR RISK.
KNOW THE SIGNS.
TALK TO CareATC.
PROTECT YOUR END ZONE.
FIRST DOWN: Know Your Risk
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, and it often doesn’t cause symptoms in its early stages. That’s why knowing your risk and talking with a healthcare provider about screening is so important.
Your risk may be higher if you:
- Are getting older (45+)
- Have a father, brother or other close relative who has had prostate cancer
- Are Black or African American
Not sure if you should be screened? That’s exactly why you should start the conversation. Your healthcare provider can help you understand your individual risk and whether a PSA blood test or other screening is appropriate for you.
DON’T WAIT FOR THE TWO-MINUTE WARNING
While early prostate cancer may not cause symptoms, some men may experience:
- Difficulty starting urination
- A weak or interrupted urine stream
- Frequent urination, particularly at night
- Difficulty completely emptying the bladder
- Pain or burning during urination
- Blood in the urine or semen
- Persistent pain in the back,hipsor pelvis
- Painful ejaculation
Having these symptoms does not necessarily mean you have prostate cancer, but they are worth discussing with a healthcare provider.
Don’t wait until the fourth quarter to pay attention to your health.
HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE: CareATC Makes It Easier
As a GE Appliances employee, you have resources available to help make taking care of your health easier.
Your CareATC Wellness Center is a convenient place to start. Schedule an appointment or stop by to talk with your CareATC provider about your prostate cancer risk, screening recommendations and whether a PSA test may be appropriate for you.
If you’re enrolled in the GE Appliances health plan, eligible CareATC services are available at no cost to you.
No searching for a new provider. No wondering where to start. Your CareATC team is here to help you make the next play.
When it comes to your health, don’t sit on the sidelines. Make the play today. CareATC Onsite: Confidential Primary Care for You
CareATC offers low or no-cost, high-quality medical care, including primary care visits, prescriptions, lab tests, and counseling—all in a private, comfortable setting.
Available at Appliance Park, Decatur, Roper and Selmer!
Latricia Taylor
