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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

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Behavioral Health Provider Perspectives on the Integration of Behavioral Health into Primary Care [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Despite success in some community health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers, IBH is not widely implemented in other settings. Context: Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) is a model in which medical and behavioral health providers work together to provide whole person care, usually in primary care settings.

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AHRQs National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research (NCEPCR): A New Home for Primary Care Research [Special Report]

Annals of Family Medicine

For the past 30 years, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has continuously supported primary care research, funding the first ECHO grant, pioneering patient-centered medical home models, and supporting primary care practice-based research networks.

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Hypertension In Seniors: Can Exercise & Diet Save Your Heart?

Center for Family Medicine

This health condition has no apparent symptoms, so doctors must conduct blood pressure readings to diagnose patients. A blood pressure reading is done with a special cuff that measures the systolic and diastolic numbers in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). appeared first on Center for Family Medicine - Sherman Texas.

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Chronic Pain Management: Effective Strategies For Everyday Life

Center for Family Medicine

If the chronic pain stems from an existing medical condition, the doctor may refer the patient to a pain specialist. The medical team can also help patients with resources to manage the stress and anxiety from the condition. Patients and doctors must manage stronger pain medications to prevent dependency or side effects.

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Why Younger Adults Shouldn’t Skip Cholesterol Screenings

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Accommodate Special Considerations Certain groups are particularly at risk for early heart disease tied to high cholesterol. Finding problems before they compound makes accommodating special considerations, including possible statin use, much more impactful. Healthy living’s preventive payoff gets bigger the earlier it starts.

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How to Manage Your Cholesterol at Restaurants

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Take Control with Special Orders Don’t be afraid to ask for substitutions or special preparations to fit your cholesterol needs. Special orders allow you to transform menu items into better-for-you options. The post How to Manage Your Cholesterol at Restaurants appeared first on Imperial Center Family Medicine.