The 2009 Men's Health Conference

 

 The 2009 Speakers & Sessions



Jeffery Marx
Keynote Speaker

Jeffrey Marx did not take long to establish himself in the writing world. In 1986, at the age of 23, he became the youngest-ever winner of the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting. Then came other journalism awards – including the National Headliner and the Green Eyeshade – and Marx’s first magazine project landed his work on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Since then, Marx has written five books – including the New York Times bestseller Season of Life (2004, Simon & Schuster) – and contributed to countless newspapers and magazines throughout the world.

More than anything else, though, he enjoys taking the most powerful messages of his work and sharing them with live audiences. In the last few years alone, Marx has been the featured speaker for more than 100 events hosted by schools, corporations, community groups, and faith-based organizations.

   


“Diabetes Prevention - What YOU should know”
Dr. William T. Cefalu

William T. Cefalu, MD, is Section Chief, Joint  Diabetes, Endocrinolgy and Metabolsm Program of the Lousiana State University School of Medicine/Pennington Biomedical Research Center, as well as the Douglas L. Manship, Sr., Professor of Diabetes at Pennington Biomedical Research Center of Louisiana State University System in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Prior to his appointment at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, he served as Director of the Clinical Trials Unit at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.
Dr. Cefalu received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his residency and was Chief Resident at the University of California-Irvine Long Beach VA Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in Metabolism and Endocrinology at the UCLA Center for Health Sciences. He has served on the faculty at Tulane University School of Medicine and Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where he was Director of the Diabetes Comprehensive Care Programs.

   


"Listen Up Men . . . Early Detection is the KEY!"
Dr. Matthew Chamberlain


Dr. Matthew Chamberlain received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, La. He completed a Family Medicine residency at Methodist Hospitals of Dallas where he served as chief resident from 2000-2001. He was a member of the 1991 and 1993 LSU Baseball NCAA Championship teams. Dr. Chamberlain resides in Baton Rouge with his wife.

 

   


"Tips for Managing Allergies and Sinus Problems"
Dr. Theron McCormick


Dr. McCormick’s focuses on pediatric and adult allergies, including treatment for allergic asthma, rhinitis, urticaria, insect sting reactions, dermatitis and food allergies. He also has specialized training in evaluating patients with recurrent infections-such as sinusitis, pneumonia and certain skin infections.

Dr. McCormick earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He completed his fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine. He is board-certified in Allergy and Immunology.

   


"Smart Men Finish First - in Health and Love!"
Dr. Patt Aptaker - Clinical Psychologist


Be smarter in your relationships!  Be smarter in your own reactions!  By following some basics, you can make the difference, reduce your stress, and enjoy the benefits.

Dr. Patt Aptaker trained in clinical psychology and graduated from LSU with her Ph.D. in 1980.  She has specialized training in marriage and family counseling, clinical hynosis, coaching and mindfulness based therapies.  Dr. Aptaker's has a strong interest in helping others live their best lives - best lives that reflect living by their core values.
   


"Importance of Early Diagnosis of Heart Disease"
Dr. Daniel Fontenot


Dr. Daniel Fontenot, a native of Ville Platte, LA, completed his undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA.  He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, LA.  His postgraduate training included an internship and residency at Yale University School of Medicine Norwalk Hospital Program in Norwalk, Connecticut.  Subsequently Dr. Fontenot completed his cardiology fellowship at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation in New Orleans, LA. 

After completing his postgraduate training, Dr. Fontenot joined Baton Rouge Cardiology Center (BRCC) in 1993.  Board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases, he brings years of experience to the Baton Rouge Cardiology Center team.

   

"Prostate Disease and Male Sexual Performance"
Dr. Trey Blue, III


Dr. Trey Blue, III is a graduate of LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans.  He completed his residency at the University of Florida in 2006, and is Board Certified in Urology.  Dr. Blue resides at The Bluffs in St. Francisville with his wife and three children.