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Taking Medication as Prescribed: Why It Matters
Emmanuel Kim, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacy specialist providing support for more than 40 Inova primary care clinics. He works alongside health care providers to help patients manage and optimize their prescription medications. Medication only works if you take it — and take it correctly. But about 50% of the time, prescription drugs aren’t effective…
Read MoreIs It Time for a Colonoscopy?
Luna Asrar, MD is a board-certified primary care physician practicing family medicine at Inova Primary Care – Ashburn Filigree Court. She enjoys treating people of all ages, with a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. Seeing the bigger picture is important — especially when it involves screening for colorectal cancer (also called colon…
Read MoreDo You Need Extra Vitamin D? 6 Facts to Consider
Meghan Veno, MD is a board-certified primary care physician practicing family medicine at Inova Primary Care – Ballston. Dr. Veno believes in preventive care and a holistic approach to patient care. Her favorite aspects of patient care include adolescent medicine, sports medicine and comprehensive diabetes care. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient — it helps…
Read MoreVaccines to Expect in an Annual Physical for Teens and Adults
Shreya Desai, MD is a board-certified primary care physician practicing family medicine at Inova Primary Care – Sterling. She believes in patient-centered care and has a special interest in preventive care and women’s health. When it comes to your health, prevention is the best cure. And vaccinations offer an easy way to practice prevention. But…
Read MoreMedicare Annual Wellness Visit: What It Is & Why It Matters
Jeffrey L. Kent, DO is a board-certified primary care physician practicing family medicine at Inova Primary Care – Sterling. As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, he focuses on health promotion and disease prevention. Dr. Kent partners with each patient to create a personalized plan to manage chronic disease and meet their health goals. Each year,…
Read MoreNeed More Exercise? 7 Tips to Help You Get Moving
Andrew Lam, MD is a board-certified primary care physician practicing family medicine at Fairfax Family Practice . Dr. Lam is passionate about making medical concepts easy to understand so that people of all ages can take better care of their health. He guides patients to wellness both in his practice and through the “Well on…
Read MoreInova Targeted COVID Vaccine Hesitancy with Personal Messages from Doctors
In 2021, COVID-19 vaccines brought hope and the promise of a return to normal life for communities across our region, the nation and the world. Yet vaccine hesitancy functioned as a barrier that prevented some individuals from getting immunized. Lower levels of vaccination have corresponded to increased morbidity and mortality from COVID-19, exacerbating health disparities,…
Read MoreCan You Get Sick From Cold Weather? How Winter Can Affect Your Health
Zain J. Sultan, MD, is a board-certified primary care physician practicing family medicine at Inova Medical Group – Crystal City. He focuses on the whole patient and encourages patients to use lifestyle changes, in addition to necessary medications and other treatments, to prevent and manage chronic disease. Each year there are millions of cases of the…
Read MoreSmoking Cessation: 5 Tips to Help You Quit for Good
Christian Machado, MD is a board-certified primary care physician practicing family medicine at Inova Medical Group – Annandale. He loves working with patients to understand what motivates them so he can help them work toward healthier lifestyle choices. Wanting to stop smoking is easy—approximately 68% of adult smokers say they want to quit. Around half of…
Read MoreIt’s Autumn – Your Guide to Becoming and Staying Mentally Healthy
Claras Ellis, MD, is a primary care physician board-certified in family medicine practicing at Inova Medical Group – Ashburn HealthPlex. She enjoys helping patients of all ages take an active role in their health. Fall usually signals a time of transition as seasons change and children head back to school. But it can also trigger changes…
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