Integrated Care News by CFHA

APRIL 16, 2025

At the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA), we see your agenda aligning with ours in powerful ways. It moves away from fragmented systems, provides alternatives to medication-only treatment paths, and leads patients to practical pathways for healing—whether for anxiety, diabetes management, depression, or addiction.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. As your trusted healthcare providers in Mesa, Arizona, we’re committed to helping you understand and access the preventive services that can keep you and your family healthy for years to come.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that understanding why it’s important to take care of your body isn’t just about preventing illness—it’s about creating the foundation for a fulfilling, energetic life. Your body is the vessel that carries you through life’s journey. Why Should We Take Care Of Our Bodies?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For adult women with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), replacing diet beverages (DBs) with water is associated with greater weight loss and T2D remission, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, held from June 20 to 23 in Chicago.

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Center for Family Medicine

MAY 7, 2025

Diabetes develops when the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin produced, resulting in elevated blood sugar levels. Early detection of diabetes can help prevent complications like heart disease, kidney damage, and nerve problems. Is Your Blood Sugar Out Of Control?

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AMMD

MARCH 13, 2025

Move your body : I like taking walks with my family and dogs. Or maybe you often walk into a room and forget what you went in there for? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people experience this mental cloudiness. What’s behind it? Understanding the causes of brain fog can help you clear the haze and regain mental clarity.

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The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Smartphone apps now include a variety of self-management tools for weight loss, physical activity, and chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine electrocardiogram) and would pose safety risks to patients if they malfunctioned.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 9, 2024

4 Chronic Kidney Disease The FLOW trial randomized 3,534 patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes and started treating them with s.c. Both the FDA and EMA recommend that doctors monitor patients with diabetic retinopathy who are undergoing semaglutide treatment closely. semaglutide 1.0 mg or placebo in 2019.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A family care doctor can greatly assist your family. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

MARCH 25, 2022

This is why you should schedule regular medical examinations, preferably with your family doctor. The doctor may have noticed a change in your blood pressure or an early indication of diabetes. The scheduling of medical visits may also depend upon your family's health history.

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Link Between Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease Diabetes is a serious health condition that causes a person's blood sugar to rise because their body does not produce or use insulin properly. It is estimated that between 20-30% of people with diabetes also have PAD.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To evaluate the real-life experiences and impacts of primary care functional features under Shanghai’s family doctor contract service program, analyzing their effects and mechanisms on health outcomes. Population Studied: Shanghai patients enrolled in the family doctor contract service over the past twelve months.

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Vida Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Genetics : If you have a family history of PCOS, you may be at a higher risk of developing the condition. Type 2 Diabetes : Insulin resistance associated with PCOS can elevate the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. September is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. What is PCOS? What Causes PCOS?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 22, 2025

Semi-structured interviews with practice staff were conducted to explore reasons for selecting a specific study arm. The results showed that out of 76 enrolled practices, 46 selected the self-paced approach using the TIPS modules, and 16 of these (35%) included a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES).

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 26, 2025

Being told you have pre-diabetes can feel overwhelming, but there’s good news: food is one of the most powerful tools you can use to manage your blood sugar. At Vida Family Medicine, I’ve helped hundreds of patients improve their blood sugar without extreme dieting or cutting out the foods they love. What is Pre-Diabetes?

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Doctors for America

JUNE 30, 2025

Medicaid provides care for low-income families, people with disabilities, children, the elderly, and pregnant people, as well as many safety-net hospitals, community health centers, and nursing and long-term care facilities. The vast majority of Americans do not support Medicaid cuts; instead, many have benefited from its services.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 26, 2025

Ihuoma Eneli, MD, MS, discusses early intervention in childhood obesity to reduce long‑term risk and supporting families with tailored, accessible care. Past evidence suggests StEP is highly effective for reducing childhood obesity , though the benefits are better sustained when families attend most or all StEP sessions.

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Finding timely and specialized medical care can be quite a challenge for families, especially when it comes to pediatric endocrinology. Thankfully, pediatric endocrinology online in Canada is becoming more accessible, providing convenience and quality care to families across the country. Why Choose Virtual Pediatric Endocrine Care?

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Other factors that could make you more likely to be affected by RAS include: High blood pressure High cholesterol Diabetes Smoking Unhealthy diet Men over the age of 45 and women over the age of 55 Obesity What Are the Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Complications? Renal Artery Stenosis: Is It Common & Life Threatening?

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Diabetes is common. When I’m on palliative care consults and attending in our hospice unit we have to counsel patients about deprescribing and de-intensifying diabetes medications. And yet we’re also in a different place in diabetes monitoring and management. Goldilocks zone). Welcome back, Alex.

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 28, 2025

Reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that impacts the inability to manage insulin. Over time, diabetes can lead to a series of severe health-related complications. An overworked pancreas, which produces insulin, can lead to hyperglycemia, a hallmark of type 2 diabetes.

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 10, 2025

Improving access in adult and family medicine at TPMG by reducing appointment booking times by more than 33%. Reducing disparities in hypertension control between white and Black patients by 33% and in diabetes control between white and Latino patients by 25% at TPMG. Advancing the highest quality specialty care.

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 20, 2024

Ending up in the hospital can be scary and worrisome for patients and their families, and Eduardo Sanchez Castillo’s experience was no different. He also has Diabetes. I showed my supervisor who is also diabetic, and he told me to go straight to the hospital and they sent me to the Wound Care Center. My foot was bad.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

People with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, eating disorders, or metabolic issues, may find fasting detrimental to their health. Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained immense popularity in recent years as a weight-loss strategy, but it’s more than just the latest health trend. Intermittent fasting has its pros and cons.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Widaplik is not to be coadministered with aliskiren in patients with diabetes, and a boxed warning indicates discontinuation of Widaplik during pregnancy. The pill is available in a standard dose, as well as two low doses, and can be used in those initiating treatment.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Your dentist might be able to tell that you have conditions like osteoporosis and diabetes just from looking at your mouth, simply because your teeth and the rest of your body are connected. For more information about dental care versus primary care, contact us at Center for Family Medicine. What Makes a Good Dental Care Routine?

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

Care for Chronic Illnesses Primary doctors work alongside disease specialists such as cardiologists and oncologists when treating severe illnesses or chronic conditions such as Alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, and heart disease. With that said, check out some essential services primary care physicians offer.

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 7, 2024

After a year of various health struggles, including two amputations, Dee’s wound is finally healed and she’s found comfort in the staff that treats her like family. I’m diabetic and they say that diabetics are prone to blood blisters. They don’t treat you like a patient, they treat you like family.”

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Plum Health

AUGUST 30, 2024

Managing diabetes—especially as you get older—can be challenging physically, emotionally, and financially. If you’re living with Type 2 diabetes, you’ve probably heard of Ozempic, Wegovy (semaglutide), Mounjaro or Zepbound (tirzepatide). With Plum Health, managing your diabetes becomes easier, more affordable, and less stressful.

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Noreta Family Medicine

JUNE 25, 2024

For instance, in May, I prescribed a diabetic medicine for a patient. The patient was unable to pick up the medicine due to the cost (about $1800), so I prescribed the other diabetic medicine in the same class. I have to admit that I’ve never watched an episode of South Park. I felt like I was in an episode of The Twilight Zone!

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Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 27, 2025

Most cases are due to an ongoing chronic disease, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, or migraines. The post Chronic Pain Management: Effective Strategies For Everyday Life appeared first on Center for Family Medicine - Sherman Texas. What can you do about it? Managing chronic pain can be challenging and frustrating.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2025

If you’ve been diagnosed with an endocrine disorder, like diabetes or an underactive thyroid, or have symptoms that you worry are caused by a hormone imbalance, you may be considering seeing an endocrinologist. What Conditions Do Endocrinologists Treat? There are a wide range of diseases and disorders of the endocrine system.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 14, 2025

Decode Your Family History Since high cholesterol often runs in families, knowing your levels can clarify if you’ve inherited a predisposition. Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition causing severely elevated total and LDL cholesterol. Healthy living’s preventive payoff gets bigger the earlier it starts.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Chronic exposure has been associated with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, skin cancer, renal, bladder and lung cancers, polyneuropathy, and QT prolongation. In the United States testing is routinely done for communal water, though responsibility for testing and treatment of private wells falls on homeowners.

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Vida Family Medicine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

At Vida Family Medicine, we offer postpartum and lactation support in many ways. Dr. Berens is a board-certified family physician (MD) and an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) with personal experience in breastfeeding her own children in addition to her professional expertise in breastfeeding medicine.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2025

When you’re living with diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis or another hormonal condition, working with the right hormone doctor is crucial for getting the care you need and staying healthy. Friends and family members who’ve seen a hormone doctor are another useful source of recommendations. Our experienced endocrinologist, Dr.

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Vascular Physician

OCTOBER 26, 2021

HBO therapy has been shown useful in limb preservation by improving oxygen flow to complex diabetic foot and ischemic limb ulcers as well as osteomyelitis, and necrotizing fasciitis. However, access to hyperbaric chambers may be limited in some areas and involves a time commitment for patients and their families.

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