Parkland provider implores men to prioritize their health

Patient and community advocate encourages other men to act on their health rather than react DALLAS – Parkland Health providers and community members are reminding the men in their lives that it’s time to get serious about their health and avoid putting routine care on the backburner. It’s no secret that men often delay seeking preventive medical care, which can lead to serious health issues down the road. That’s why Parkland providers are encouraging men to prioritize their well-being through primary care, preventive screenings and empowering them with education so they can take charge of their own health this Men’s Health Month. “Preventive care is the clinical care you receive to stay healthy. This can include annual checkups, lab testing, screenings and vaccinations. I like to compare it to taking your car into the workshop to get an oil change or servicing to prevent mechanical issues down the road,” said Jace Varkey, MD, Primary Health Physician in Parkland’s Employee Health Center. But sometimes life can get in the way of routine preventive care. “When I was young, I wouldn’t miss work for anything,” said Art Eisenger, who is a patient at Parkland’s Irving Health Center. While he may have avoided...