Chronic Care Management

Here in the warm, humid Washington, D.C., area, insect bites and stings may not be welcome, but they are a part of life. And even if you take steps to avoid them, bites and stings can be difficult to avoid.  While these annoying bites may make you itch or cause some discomfort, most of the […]

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) uses technology and mobile medical devices to help health care providers monitor your well-being remotely between regular visits. The devices, which vary based on your condition, send health data to your providers, who use it to identify changes to your condition or alert your care team when you need medical attention. At Prima

Chronic diseases in America are on the rise. At least 60% of all U.S. adults have one chronic health condition, and about 40% have more than one chronic disease. This is big news, since chronic diseases are the leading causes of disability and death in the U.S. Fortunately, chronic care management (CCM) offers a way to boost care for

Did you know about 35 million Americans have diabetes? That’s 11% of the men, women, and children in our country! What’s more? An additional 88 million adults have prediabetes. Left untreated, prediabetes can become Type 2 diabetes, a disease that stops your body from managing blood sugar. Type 2 diabetes can also lead to additional

It may be hard to believe, but almost half of all American adults have chronic high blood pressure. This condition, called hypertension, can lead to serious complications, including death, if left untreated. Doctors often refer to chronic high blood as a “silent killer,” because it doesn’t usually have any obvious symptoms until it triggers an

If you’re like most Americans, you have many obligations competing for your attention. When things get busy, it can be easy to let routine appointments and commitments slide.  But prevention is the best medicine when it comes to your health, which means making sure you make — and keep — proactive appointments, such as annual

Did you know that more than one-third of American adults have prediabetes, putting them at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. If you’ve been told you have high blood sugar or are prediabetic, there are steps you can take to turn your health around. At Prima Medicine, with locations in Fairfax and South Riding,

Telemedicine — or telehealth — is a popular method that uses safe and secure systems to provide high-quality medical care to patients right from their home. But not every medical interaction is ideal for virtual medical care.  Sometimes, a physical exam is needed to make the right health care decisions for patients. However, there are

Autumn is officially here, and along with pumpkins, changing leaves, and cooler temperatures, it’s also enrollment season for health insurance. Open enrollment is a time to renew, change, or enroll in an insurance plan. At Prima Medicine, we understand how challenging it can be to select the right plan for your family, and we’re here

Do you suffer from recurring bouts of constipation? Our caring providers at Prima Medicine in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, want to help you find relief from the discomfort and pain that chronic constipation can bring.   If you’re struggling to move your bowels and pass stools, it’s important to seek medical care to rule out