Dr. Shannon Myers is featured in the Delta Business Journal for Men’s Health Week!
Everybody knows by now that last weekend was Father’s Day. Somewhat lesser known is that last week was International Men’s Health Week. Of course, if you read and subscribe to the Delta Business Journal, you already knew that. The DBJ’s June issue featured an article about Men’s Health Month, showcasing North Sunflower Medical Center’s very own Dr. Shannon Myers. We have written about Dr. Myers several times. It’s good to see those outside the North Sunflower family catching on to what a valuable asset he is to the community.
Dr. Shannon Myers: “Address Health Issues Early”
Dr. Myers shared with the DBJ the need for men to take a proactive approach to their health. “Men over thirty should start yearly screenings for diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure to prevent heart disease. This can be accomplished with blood tests done in the physician’s office, including simple blood pressure checks. Men should also have their BMI assessed to check for overweight/obesity. That places them at risk for future diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Men should also talk with their healthcare provider about recommended vaccinations like annual flu shots,” he says.
Dr. Myers also talked about how important it is for men over 40 to have yearly checkups. “We’ve seen an increased rate of cancers like testicular cancer in men over thirty since the seventies, also, which is a problem,” Dr. Myers said. “Men over forty should have a yearly physical. Men younger, in the thirty to forty range, should have physical exams every two to three years. Heart disease is the primary issue facing men’s health. The good news is that eighty percent of premature heart diseases are preventable.”
Doc and the Refills
In addition to being a Family Medicine Specialist for over 12 years, Dr. Myers is also an accomplished singer and guitarist. He can be found playing with his band, Doc and the Refills, all over the Delta.
If all of this has inspired you to schedule an annual checkup for yourself or for the important men in your life, contact the One Call referral line at (662) 756-4000.