[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 78 (Tuesday, June 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            NATIONAL MEN'S HEALTH WEEK AND DR. ROBERT ADMIRE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 14, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, it is my duty to clearly state the 
necessity of men's health awareness. This week is National Men's Health 
Week, and it comes at an important time as we pause to honor our 
Fathers. As a practicing physician for over 20 years and now having the 
pleasure of sitting on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on 
Health, I wholeheartedly understand the importance of regular health 
screenings.
  On May 10 of this ear, I introduced the Medicare Osteoporosis 
Measurement Act to address the issue of male osteoporosis. Osteoporosis 
is a degenerative bone condition that can make bones fragile and can 
gradually erode quality of life for our seniors. But contrary to 
popular belief, osteoporosis is a serious health problem for men, as 
well as women. Two million American men suffer under this debilitating 
illness, and 12 million more are at risk for developing the disease.
  It is crucial that men everywhere seek out regular health check-ups. 
Routine medical examinations are key to detecting--and preventing--
serious men's health concerns like high cholesterol and blood pressure, 
prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. In addition, 
men should strive to equip themselves with the knowledge and 
information necessary for personal health awareness. They need to know 
about important illnesses facing men and at what age specific 
screenings are needed.
  Dr. Robert Admire, founder of Denton Urology in 1997, has been a 
leader in the field of men's health for 30 years. He sits as a diplomat 
for the American Board of Urologists and was Chief of Staff for Denton 
Community Hospital for over a decade. In addition to his work at Denton 
Community Hospital, he also works at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton 
and Denton Regional Medical Center.
  A graduate of U.T. Southwestern Medical School, Dr. Admire completed 
his residency at Parkland Hospital just a few years behind me. Today, I 
am honored to represent Dr. Admire in Congress. He is an upstanding 
member of the medical community as well as the community at large 
currently serving on the board of trustees for Liberty Christian School 
in his hometown of Argyle.
  The fight for better men's health is a partnership. It is a 
partnership between men and their physicians. For this reason, I honor 
Dr. Admire, his staff and National Men's Health Week.

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