Chronic Disease Management
Chronic health conditions can last a year or longer. They often require ongoing medical attention and limit your daily activities.
6 in 10 adults have a chronic health condition, and 4 in 10 have multiple chronic health conditions, according to the CDC..
Some of the most common chronic conditions that affect patients include:
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
- Heart Disease
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Thyroid Disease
- Kidney Disease (Renal Insufficiency)
Every case is different. Your primary care provider will diagnose and treat or refer you to other resources as needed. Also, here are examples of primary-care programs we offer to help patients address these diseases:
A new program gives some patients home blood pressure monitors to track hypertension. This gives you tools to manage the conditions that may cause the problem.
Cooking classes or other health programs can help you pick alternatives to foods that contribute to diabetes or obesity.
Depression and anxiety screenings can help assess the challenges you’re facing. Brief solution focused support and coaching can help you manage these conditions.
These are some examples. With your primary care provider, you can avoid these diseases, or find strategies to manage the disease.