Posts Tagged ‘primary care’
Keep Your Belly in Check
Tips for maintaining a healthy gut while traveling this summer You’re traveling in a new country, trying unique, exotic foods, and excited to learn about the local culture and cuisine. And then your stomach starts to rumble. Oh no, you think. Where’s the nearest bathroom? Travel tummy, also referred to as travelers’ diarrhea, is a…
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself Against the Flu This Year
The 2018-2019 flu season was the longest one in 10 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It lasted 21 weeks. Although the CDC reported that last year’s flu season wasn’t as severe as previous ones, the agency estimates that somewhere between 37.4 million and 42.9 million people contracted influenza last…
Read MorePneumococcal (Strep) Vaccine: Should I Get It?
Dr. Kenneth Lin is a board certified internist at Inova General Internal Medicine Group – Ballston. He has 21 years of clinical experience and special interests in preventive medicine, nutrition, and dermatologic procedures. Streptococcus pneumoniae – commonly referred to as “strep” or “pneumococcus” – is a familiar type of bacteria associated with varying infections which…
Read MoreNo Excuses: Here’s Why You Should See Your Primary Care Doctor Every Year
Danny Thach-Song, MD, is a primary care physician board certified in family medicine. He practices at Inova Primary Care – Ashburn. He has special interests in pediatric and adolescent health, athletic injuries, diabetes management, and preventive medicine. If you haven’t been to see your primary care doctor for a while, you’re not alone. Before I went to…
Read MoreA Dose of Prevention: Vaccination Fast Facts
Erin Rovelli, RN, is a nurse in the Children’s Emergency Room at Inova Loudoun Hospital. As a parent, you’ve probably heard conflicting and confusing things about vaccines. You might have questions about how vaccines work, what ingredients they contain and whether they’re safe. We all want what’s best for our kids, and learning the facts…
Read MoreBack To School Health: 7 Tips for a Stellar Year
Erin Rovelli, RN, is a nurse in the Children’s Emergency Room at Inova Loudoun Hospital. It’s that time of year we say goodbye to summer and hello to the busy routine of the school year. But in the chaos of packing lunches and catching school buses, it’s important to remember to make health a priority.…
Read MorePersonalized Healthcare: The Key to Health at Every Age
David W. Gehring, MD, is board certified in internal medicine. At Inova, we take a personalized, patient-centered approach to primary healthcare. When we treat patients, we consider their medical needs, of course. But we also consider the behaviors that drive those health needs. One key to providing personalized healthcare is considering how a patient’s medical…
Read MoreInova’s Chief Human Resources Officer Shares Tips on How to Maximize Flexible Spending Account on WUSA 9
Sally Paull, Inova’s Chief Human Resources Office shares tips on how to maximize your flexible spending account bucks before the end of the year with WUSA 9 on December 2, 2014.
Read MoreHigh Heat Index Takes a Health Toll on the Body, WUSA 9, July 18, 2013
(July 19, 2013) – Primary care physician, Dr. Randi Kodroff, DO spoke with WUSA 9 why sweat is important and the effects of high heat on our body and the important role of sweat.
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