Our June 2023 Men’s Health edition is dedicated to my father, Walter Pearson, Sr. who died from heart disease when I was 14 years old. Back then, I was unsure about my future without him. A recent article published in The Washington Post titled, “Men’s Health Life Expectancy: A Silent ... Read More »

Check in with the men in your life about how they’re really doing. Johnson County Mental Health June marks Men’s Health Month, a national observance to raise awareness about healthcare for men and boys with a focus on encouraging healthy living decisions. Men are less likely to seek help for ... Read More »

Fathers play a very important role in the life of their daughters. By Ruth Ramsey, Publisher Our Health Matters I accompanied Calvin, who is a “girl dad” and my nephew, to the park with his daughter, Tatyana. She wanted to play on everything. He was quick to remind her that ... Read More »

    Justin Nichols, BSN, RN Health Services Coordinator Kansas City Indian Center     Ask yourself, “What do I need to do to live my healthiest life?” As men, we tend to wait until something goes wrong to seek out help with our health. Three of the main parts ... Read More »

A Story of Resilience and Restoration All of us are on a health journey. At any juncture along the way, we may need to make a U-turn or recalculate the direction we will take. Our Health MattersTM relishes connecting with our racially and culturally diverse community members. This interview with ... Read More »