Posts Tagged ‘primarycare’
Medicare 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. Aaahh, exercise. You know you should do it. You even know it will make you feel great. But too often, it’s hard to get started and even tougher to keep an exercise habit going. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends adults get 150 minutes of moderately…
Read MoreWomen and Heart Disease: Signs and Symptoms are Different from Men
Kelly Epps-Anderson, MD, is an interventional cardiologist at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute. She is board certified in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease and has clinical interests in preventative care, women’s heart health, coronary artery disease and structural (valvular) heart disease. She is based at the Inova Cardiology – Fairfax office located at the Inova…
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 Primary Care – 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 Primary Care – Ashburn. 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 in…
Read MoreFive Changes You Should Make to Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Disease
Tamkeen Farooq, DO, is a board-certified primary care physician practicing family medicine at Inova Primary Care – Springfield. The new year is a perfect time to assess your overall health and lifestyle. Even if you feel good, some of your current habits may be contributing to a higher risk of chronic disease. The good news…
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure Guidelines: Take Control to Protect Your Heart
Afrooz Ardestani, MD, is a specialty care cardiologist board-certified in cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, adult comprehensive echocardiography and internal medicine. High blood pressure is very common. Nearly half of adults in the U.S. have blood pressure above the healthy range. But just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s no big deal. Untreated, high blood pressure…
Read MoreBehavioral Health Services Focus on Healthy Minds
Inova provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for all ages in Loudoun and western Fairfax counties The numbers are staggering; millions of people are affected by mental health conditions annually. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 50% of all Americans are diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder…
Read MoreAre You Eligible for Medicaid in Virginia?
Good news! The Medicaid rules in Virginia have changed. As of January 1, 2019, more people are eligible for low-cost or no-cost health coverage. Are you one of them? Who is Eligible for Medicaid coverage? More Virginia residents between the ages of 19 and 64 now qualify for Medicaid. Legal Virginia residents, ages 19 to…
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