Chronic Disease Management in Rockville, MD
When you have a long-term illness, it’s essential you have a trusted provider who can offer quality chronic disease management. Malvis Tamon, DNP, of LJ Medical Health and Wellness Clinic offers expert medical management for adults with chronic disease in and around Rockville, MD. Whether you suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure, or thyroid disease, she can provide long-term support and care. For chronic disease management, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
Chronic Disease Management Q&A
What is chronic illness treatment?
Chronic disease management is an area of primary health care that focuses on ongoing support and treatment for patients with long-term illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), six in 10 Americans suffer from a chronic illness, and four in 10 suffer from more than one chronic health problem.
The CDC defines a chronic disease as an illness that lasts a year or more and requires long-term treatment or limits your daily activities or both.
The purpose of chronic disease management is to:
Control symptoms or flares
Prevent progression of a chronic condition
Maximize your quality of life
Reduce potential complications
Lower associated risks for developing other conditions
Dr. Tamon strives to support you and your family as you learn to live with your symptoms and remain as healthy and active as possible throughout your life. She believes that a chronic disease should not rule your life, and comprehensive management can help ensure that it doesn’t.
Do I need chronic disease management?
You may need chronic disease management if you have an illness such as:
Diabetes
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Thyroid dysfunction
Asthma
Sleep apnea
Chronic lung disease
Kidney disease
According to the CDC, the four most significant risk factors associated with chronic disease are smoking or tobacco use, poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, and excessive alcohol use. Other risk factors include obesity, family history, and advancing age.
What does chronic disease management entail?
Chronic disease management at LJ Medical Health and Wellness Clinic involves long-term support, education, and monitoring. They provide services that equip and empower you to make the best health choices you can throughout your life.
Services that support chronic disease management include:
Annual physicals
Medication management
Laboratory testing
Referral management
Smoking cessation
Blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring
Health screenings, including for cholesterol and cancer
Education and connection to community resources
Coordinate Your Healthcare
For many people, chronic disease management involves multiple providers and expert coordination between specialties. As your primary care provider, Dr. Tamon oversees your health care team. She sees the whole picture of your health and ensures that you’re getting the best care possible for the long term. For comprehensive chronic disease management, call the office or schedule an appointment online with LJ Medical Health and Wellness Clinic today.
Location
LJ Medical Health and Wellness Clinic
121 Congressional Ln #204, Rockville, MD 20852
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Monday: ------------9:00 AM - 5 PM
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Friday: ---------------9:00 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: ------------9:00 AM - 1 PM
Sunday: --------------Closed