Posts Tagged ‘primarycare’
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 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 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 MorePreparing for a safe and healthy school year
It is back-to-school season, and before we know it, it will be the first day of the new year – a milestone parents prepare their children for annually. We are here to help with practical tips parents can use to ensure their child has a successful and healthy start to the academic year. Now’s the…
Read MoreYour guide to health screenings by age
Health screenings are an important part of preventive care. Screening tests look for signs of health problems or chronic diseases. They can often detect diseases before you experience symptoms. Diagnosing health problems early often means they’ll be easier to treat. Health screenings can be blood tests, imaging tests, physical exams or questionnaires. The screenings you…
Read MoreIs it a cold, flu, RSV or COVID-19? Here’s how to tell the difference
Christopher Connolly, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Inova 360º Concierge Medicine with more than 24 years of clinical experience. Dr. Connolly previously served as the Medical Director and Chief Medical Information Officer of Nova Medical Group and Urgent Care. Most recently, Dr. Connolly worked as a primary care physician for Inova Primary…
Read MoreHow’s Your Sleep Quality? 4 Steps to Sound Sleeping & Better Health
Neely Frederick, FNP, is a family nurse practitioner. She loves caring for people from all walks of life and helping them make healthier lifestyle choices. Experts recommend getting at least seven hours of sleep daily to maintain good health. But just getting the right amount of sleep might not be enough. When the shut-eye you…
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…
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