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 »

    NAMI Supports Veterans and Their Families’ Mental Health By Lemuel E. Kimes NAMI, Homefront Instructor National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Kansas City (NAMIGKC)   I am a retired veteran after 21 years of service in the Navy. I personally understand many of the challenges a veteran might ... Read More »

WHAT’S NEXT —  JUNE 2023 Edition Men, Your Health Matters According to the CDC, 13% of men in the US, 18 years and older, are in fair or poor health. There are a few reasons why some men avoid getting regular checkups or delay scheduling doctor visits. We explain what ... Read More »

  By Rae Sedgwick. Ph.D., J.D. Clinical and Consulting Psychologist Attorney at Law     Healthy families and individuals need to be in relationships. To be connected to a greater whole is essential for survival and sustainable growth physically, spiritually and mentally. A young woman remarked to me recently that ... Read More »

By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff In our 18th anniversary edition we explore factors that affect families and the places that are part of their everyday lives. Families of all types face a variety of unique challenges in their communities. The federal government establishes ten-year health goals for communities, individuals and ... Read More »

Grandparents play an important role in grandchildren’s growth and development. Meet Mrs. Walker a grandmother who treasures every minute with her grandchildren. Our Health Matters had a wonderful visit with this mother, grandmother and advocate for seniors. We’ve had many conversations with individuals and families throughout our 18 years. I ... Read More »