Chronic Disease Prevention Near Me

Chronic diseases are on the rise globally and becoming a leading cause of morbidity.

Family and geriatric practitioners play an integral role in the prevention and management of such diseases , to include diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis , and chronic obesity.  Many of these diseases can be prevented by modifying  or abstaining from risk factors such as diets high in trans-fats and sugars, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and excess alcohol consumption. The primary and geriatric specialists at Tri-County Medical Clinic make screening for such risk factors a core component of every and each physical exam. Depending on the outcomes, patient counseling and healthy lifestyle education is offered  with the ultimate goal of disease prevention near you.

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In order to maximize health outcomes and quality of life for the patient, our family and geriatric physicians make disease preventive services a core component of each physical exam. During the visit, Tri-County Medical Clinic practitioners screen for multiple chronic disease factors ; based on the results of the screening,  the geriatric specialist provide counseling and recommendations for preventative behaviors  and lifestyle changes such as diet and physical activity. If the results necessitate, patients are referred out for additional screening and testing  to a specialist within our network; network built over four decades of practicing within the same community with highly-experienced medical experts in their respective fields backed by long-standing professional relationships. Our physicians promote collaborative, patient-centered approach in the prevention & management of chronic disease;  patients take active part in the counseling /recommendations where the only preventative changes that are recommended are ones that are manageable and effective.