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Prominent regional physician Dr. Robin Roberts<\/a> explored key health issues facing Caribbean men at a symposium hosted by the American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine on Friday, January 18. The event, dubbed \u201cCalling All Men: Men\u2019s Health Symposium,\u201d was a collaboration between AUA and the Medical Benefits Scheme. The symposium took place at the university campus with the support of H.E. The Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda Sir Rodney Williams.<\/p>\n Dr. Roberts, urologist, senior lecturer, and Director of the University of the West Indies School of Clinical Medicine and Research in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, discussed diverse health issues facing men, including prostate cancer, heart disease, self-abusive behaviors, and excessive risk taking.\u00a0Colin John Jenkins<\/a>, creator of Men\u2019s Empowerment Network (M.E.N), examined the situation of men in Antigua and Barbuda, who sometimes lack the social and emotional support systems to manage health issues. Vernon Solomon<\/a>, AUA\u2019s Vice President of Administration and Community Affairs and Director of EMTC, moderated the symposium.<\/p>\n The event\u2019s attendees included members of the medical and legal fraternity, the defense force, immigration services, service clubs, emergency medical services, mental health services, and men\u2019s organizations.<\/p>\n