Join Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital for its annual Know Your Numbers Health Fair on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Sullivan High School Commons.

As a 20-year thyroid cancer survivor, Shannon Akers of Sullivan, Mo., is super vigilant when it comes to her health. She’s also been a nurse for the last 32 years and understands how important it is to prioritize one’s health with regular checkups and screenings. When her family medicine physician, Dr. Om Sam, noticed a change in her thyroid numbers at her checkup in December 2023, they were both equally concerned.

For Daniel Jones, 62, of Cuba, Mo., working as a drywall taper was something he enjoyed for many years. It was a physically demanding job with hauling heavy supplies, balancing on stilts, and working long hours. He never thought a seemingly minor injury would force him to not only retire earlier than expected but it almost cost him his foot.