Chronic Care Management

Chronic Care Management Services Offered in Minot, ND

With a chronic care management plan personalized according to your needs and specifications, you can be more independent, avoid complex operations, and minimize the number of pharmaceutical medications on which you rely. Cim Berg-Hooker, FNP-BC, and her colleagues at Legacy Health Clinic strive to make every patient feel at home while getting the routine care they need to manage chronic illnesses. To learn more about how chronic care management might look for you, call the office in Minot, North Dakota, or schedule an appointment online today.

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What is chronic care management?

Chronic care management is the care you receive when you have a long-term illness or health condition that impacts your quality of life. Many aging individuals have multiple chronic illnesses, and managing them in tandem can be a challenge without input and guidance from a physician who knows you well and cares about your health outcome. 

Who can benefit from chronic care management?

Chronic care management is a group of services specifically for people with chronic illnesses, which are health conditions that last for one year or longer and significantly impact your well-being. They can cause disability or even be deadly if you don’t manage them properly.  Some of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the United States are:

  • Heart disease
  • Cancer
  • Diabetes
  • Chronic lung disease
  • Stroke
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Arthritis

Illnesses like these often have genetic factors at play, but your risk increases from certain behaviors like smoking, leading a sedentary lifestyle, or poor nutrition.

What should I expect from chronic care management?

Chronic care management varies because so many different conditions with different needs can benefit from it. Cim gives you an in-depth evaluation and gets to know you so she can make personalized recommendations to increase your well-being as you live with chronic care. Chronic care management can involve:


Lifestyle changes

Adjusting your lifestyle isn’t just a way to prevent long-term conditions like diabetes and heart disease: Lifestyle changes are often crucial for managing those conditions too. You may need to re-evaluate your diet, your habits around alcohol and other substances, or your exercise tendencies. 

 

Medication management

Managing chronic conditions often involves one or more medications. Cim makes sure your medications and their dosages effectively manage your symptoms, and she can prescribe new medications if or when you need them. Legacy Health Clinic is also licensed to provide medical marijuana as an alternative to some pharmaceuticals.


Joint injections and other procedures

Joint injections are a procedure you can get at Legacy Health Clinic to manage joint pain and wear, which can come from arthritis or chronic injuries.  When necessary, Cim can also coordinate your care with other specialists and providers you see to manage your illness. Start your personalized chronic care management plan today by scheduling a consultation over the phone or booking one online today.

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