March marks a month of madness in sports, and Great Plains Health sees an opportunity to use the captivated male audience to talk about men’s health issues.

On Thursday, March 19 from 6 to 7 p.m., Great Plains Health is hosting the Month of Madness & Men’s Health event at Wild Bills Wings & Bowling in North Platte.

The event is designed to engage men in the importance of taking care of their health, but doing so in a way that taps into their love of sports. The event will be held in a casual and informal setting with the opportunity to watch the NCAA tournament on the big screen TVs. Brief health information sessions will be presented by:

• Mark Nielsen, MD, an internal medicine physician with Midlands Family Medicine,  who will be sharing information regarding general men’s health, prevention and screenings
• Arshad Ali, MD, an interventional cardiologist with Great Plains Heart & Vascular Center, will discuss heart health and cardiac event symptoms
• Michael Gallentine, MD, a urologist with Great Plains Urology, will provide an overview of men’s urologic health

The event is offered to community free of charge and no registration is required. Complimentary wings and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. The event is part of the Great Plains Health GPFit! initiative developed last year as part of the health system’s focus on improving health in the region.

“Our goal is to provide opportunities in the communities we serve to help inspire health and wellness.” said Fiona Libsack, vice president of marketing and support services. “If we can make an impact through helping others see the many benefits associated with living a healthier lifestyle, then our GPFit! initiative will be successful.”