Illnesses and accidents rarely hit at convenient times or give you time to plan an appointment in advance. Fortunately, urgent care offers fast, affordable care — usually at a lower cost than emergency room (ER) treatment. When your condition isn’t severe enough to make a trip to the ER but you don’t have time to […]
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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
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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
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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
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If you’re one of the millions of Americans struggling with their weight, you’ve heard that a healthy diet and regular exercise are key to sustained weight loss. But which of these two healthy habits is most important for shedding pounds? At Prima Medicine, we hear this question from many patients at our Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, offices.
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Do you have a loved one struggling with forgetfulness or memory loss? Are you worried their symptoms are a sign of a more serious cognitive condition? If so, you know how difficult memory loss can be — for you and your loved one. At Prima Medicine in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, our compassionate providers
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If you’re carrying excess weight, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly three-quarters of American adults are overweight, and about 43% of those are obese. Unfortunately, being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing many serious health conditions, including multiple forms of heart disease, cancer, liver disease, infertility,
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Did you know that arthritis impacts more than 50 million American adults, making it the leading cause of disability in the United States? Joint pain and inflammation, which can make carrying out even simple daily tasks a challenge, characterize this degenerative disease. At Prima Medicine, with offices in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, our care
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If you’re struggling with a mood disorder, you’re not alone. At least one in five American adults has a diagnosed behavioral health condition, and many more may suffer without an official diagnosis. At Prima Medicine in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, our experienced care team offers compassionate guidance on many mental health issues, ensuring you
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The new year is just around the corner, making this the perfect time to give yourself the gift of a healthy weight. But, losing extra pounds can be very difficult, especially if you go it alone. In fact, although about half of American adults report trying to lose weight each year, nearly 74% of American
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Due to the inclement weather
our Tyson and Merrifield locations will be closed tomorrow, January 27th, 2026, and will return to normal operational hours on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. We will be opening at 10 am tomorrow, January 27, 2026, at our Fairfax and South Riding locations.
