Healthy Men
At Shawnee Mission Medical Center, we are dedicated to improving the health of all individuals – including the men who live and work in the communities we serve – men like you.
We believe that when it comes to matters related to good health, men deserve special attention. Research shows that compared to women, American men are less likely to carry health insurance, less likely to regularly see their physician, and more likely to delay seeking health care (both for prevention and even when a problem is detected).
It’s time to change those trends. Our goal is to help men understand the importance of caring for their health. It’s more than just exercising, watching what you eat and visiting your doctor… it’s about taking charge!
There are many things you can do to feel your best and enhance your overall health. We are here to help you take the important steps that will keep you healthy – physically, mentally and spiritually.
Download our free Men's Health Guide, or fill out the form on the right to receive one in the mail.
Regular screenings are recommended at the following ages:
30’s
Every year: Dental exam
Every 2-3 years: Blood pressure, height and weight measurement, brief physical
Every 5 years: Cholesterol check
40s
Every year: Physical exam for cancer (skin, thyroid, lymph nodes, testicles, prostate and rectum), dental exam
Every 1-2 years: Vision and glaucoma check, blood pressure check, height/weight measurements
Every 3-5 years: Cholesterol check, blood sugar check
Every 3-10 years: Colon cancer screening (talk to your doctor about when to have your first colonoscopy and recommended frequency based on your history and risk factors)
50s
Every year: Physical exam for cancer (skin, thyroid, lymph nodes, testicles, prostate and rectum), dental exam
Every 1-2 years: Vision and glaucoma check, blood pressure check, height/weight measurements
Every 3-5 years: Cholesterol check, blood sugar check
Every 3-10 years: Colon cancer screening (talk to your doctor about colonoscopy frequency based on your history and risk factors)
60s
Every year: Blood pressure check, height/weight measurements, physical exam for cancers (skin, thyroid, lymph nodes, prostate and rectum), dental exam
Every 1-2 years: Vision and glaucoma check
Every 1-3 years: Cholesterol check, blood sugar check, hearing check. Starting at age 65: Thyroid hormone check, blood count, lab tests or urine sample
Every 3-10 years: Colon cancer screening (talk to your doctor about colonoscopy frequency based on your history and risk factors)
70s and beyond
Every year: Blood pressure check, height/weight measurements, physical exam for cancers (skin, thyroid, lymph nodes, prostate and rectum), dental exam
Every 1-3 years: Cholesterol check, blood sugar check, hearing check, vision and glaucoma check, thyroid hormone check, blood count, lab tests or urine sample
Every 3-10 years: Colon cancer screening (talk to your doctor about colonoscopy frequency based on your history and risk factors)
SMPG Forms
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Patient Registration
Patient Health History
Authorization to Release Personal Health Information
HIPAA, Financial Policy and Consent to Treat form
HIPAA Booklet
Financial Booklet
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