ROLLA, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) joined a ribbon cutting celebrating Dr. Mylhan Myers this week as he carries on a three-generation family legacy of medicine, stepping into the practice built by his late uncle, Dr. William David Myers, and grandfather, Dr. Billy Jack “BJ” Myers, both of whom cared for families across central Missouri for decades — including Congressman Smith himself.

Congressman Smith said, “Dr. BJ Myers and Dr. David Myers were my doctors growing up, and I know firsthand the kind of care this family has given our community for three generations. Dr. David Myers delivered more than 3,000 babies throughout his more than five decades of practice, and the impact he and his father had on generations of Missourians in this region cannot be overstated. It means a great deal to see the Myers family carry that legacy forward into a third generation. Patients here can have confidence knowing the same commitment to compassionate, hometown care will continue for years to come. Congratulations to Dr. Mylhan Myers on this new chapter — I’ll keep supporting the providers who keep our rural communities healthy and ensure families have access to quality care close to home.”

Dr. William David Myers passed away in January 2026 after more than 50 years of practicing medicine in central Missouri, following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. BJ Myers, who also devoted his career to caring for the region’s families. Following Dr. David Myers’ passing, his nephew, Dr. Mylhan Myers, took over the practice, becoming the third generation of the Myers family to serve the community, and this ribbon cutting marks the official launch of his role at the clinic.

As part of the transition, Dr. Mylhan Myers was required to obtain new certification through TRICARE in order to continue seeing military families as patients. Congressman Smith’s office has been directly engaged with TRICARE to help move that certification forward, so that military families in the area don’t lose access to the care they’ve relied on for decades.