Posts Tagged ‘primary care’
Respiratory viruses and vaccines: common questions answered
Sujata H. Ambardar, MD, is an infectious disease specialist at Inova. As cold and flu season ramps up, she shares important information about respiratory viruses and the role of vaccines in safeguarding the community’s health. It’s winter, and ‘tis the season for respiratory illness. The coughs, sniffles, sore throats and fevers seem to be everywhere…
Read MoreThree more conditions your primary care provider sees every week
Board-certified family medicine physician Naveed H. Butt, MD, specializes in preventive care and encourages healthy lifestyle changes to help patients avoid chronic medical conditions. He has been in practice for more than 30 years and sees patients at Inova Primary Care – Purcellville. In part one of this two-article series, we covered four of the issues that bring…
Read MoreInova expands access to care with opening of new Woodbridge Health Center
Fairfax, VA – Inova is expanding access to care in eastern Prince William County with a new outpatient health center located near Potomac Mills. The Inova Health Center – Woodbridge, scheduled to open to patients Dec. 9, is designed to bring a full range of coordinated services under one roof, making it easier for patients…
Read MoreFour conditions your primary care provider sees the most
Board-certified family medicine physician Naveed H. Butt, MD, specializes in preventive care and encourages healthy lifestyle changes to help patients avoid chronic medical conditions. He has been in practice for more than 30 years and sees patients at Inova Primary Care – Purcellville. My measure of success as a primary care physician is based on…
Read MoreMen’s health matters: your top questions, answered
Marc Childress, MD, is a primary care physician board certified in family medicine and sports medicine. He sees patients in the Fairfax Family Practice, An Inova Partner office in Fairfax. Taking care of your health is more than just hitting the gym – it’s about understanding your body, addressing physical and mental well-being, and staying…
Read MoreTop five reasons to schedule your annual physical
If you had to pick one simple step that will have a big positive impact on many areas of your life, scheduling an annual physical exam with your primary care provider would be a great choice. Here are five reasons why you should make scheduling your annual physical a priority this year. 1. An annual…
Read MoreMaximize your health with Medicare annual wellness visit
If you have Medicare Part B, you qualify for a free yearly wellness visit. This appointment is not the same as your regular check-up. In fact, it’s an opportunity to discuss your health goals in-depth and create a plan to maintain your highest quality of life over the long term. What is a Medicare annual…
Read MoreInova partners with ChartSpan to elevate chronic care management for patients
Fairfax, VA – March 26, 2024 – Inova Health System and ChartSpan, a leading provider of Chronic Care Management (CCM) solutions, announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the delivery of chronic care management services to patients in Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This collaborative effort combines ChartSpan’s dedicated Chronic Care Management…
Read MoreTaking Medication as Prescribed: Why It Matters
Emmanuel Kim, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacy specialist. Medication only works if you take it — and take it correctly. But about 50% of the time, prescription drugs aren’t effective because people don’t take them as prescribed. Experts agree that for medicine to work as expected, you need to stick (adhere) to the medication plan…
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…
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