The sponsors hope to gain specific input and direction from forum participants to continue development of a long-range strategic plan for Violence Prevention in San Francisco, including identification of activities. Together brochure is on the home page of the DPH website. We would like to extend a special invitation to the Health Commission to attend. Staff, providers and volunteers should RSVP to Patricia Erwin at 705-8553. Last Saturday the African-American Men's Health Initiative, an initiative of the Bayview Hunters Point Health and Environmental Resource Center, sponsored a successful community education program focusing on screening of prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer is a disease with high incidence among African-American males.
Cynthia Selmar, Commissioner Parker and Dr. Arthur Coleman were acknowledged at the program with awards for the leadership in this effort. Successful North of Market Senior Services Annual Dinner Congratulations go out to Gay Kaplan, Director North of Market Senior Services, Terri Brown and Arla Escontrias, dinner co-chairs of this year's Annual Tribute Dinner held October 12 th at the Argent Hotel. The event was lively, elegant and met this year's fundraising goal. Attendance was high and included a special visit from Mayor Brown.