Chronic Disease Management

Nearly half of all Americans have at least one chronic (ongoing) disease. If you struggle with diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, or another disease that needs routine medical monitoring, rely on the specialists at Church Street Medical Center and Aesthetics in Lenoir, North Carolina. Board-certified family nurse practitioner Jennifer Bennett-Williams, FNP, and her experienced staff provide chronic disease management for men and women aged 18 and older to reduce their risk of severe complications. Schedule an evaluation by phone or online today.

What is chronic disease management?

Chronic disease management at Church Street Medical Center and Aesthetics involves medically evaluating and effectively managing an ongoing disease. Managing your condition is the best way to prevent a heart attack, stroke, asthma attack, organ damage, or other life-threatening problems. 

Which conditions can chronic disease management address?

Chronic care management at Church Street Medical Center and Aesthetics can diagnose, treat, and manage the following conditions:

• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart disease
• Kidney disease
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Asthma
• Allergies
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Thyroid disorders
• Other hormone imbalances
• Obesity
• Depression
• Anxiety

The practice also treats illnesses, injuries, or other health concerns you may encounter.

Church Street Medical Center and Aesthetics also provides aesthetics options, including microneedling, intense-pulsed light (IPL) treatment for melasma and rosacea, Botox®, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, radiofrequency treatments, and much more.

What does chronic disease management consist of?

Church Street Medical Center and Aesthetics offers the following chronic disease management options:

On-site labs

On-site labs include blood testing, urine tests, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, and various other tests that help your specialist diagnose or properly manage your condition.

Medical exams

Your provider completes medical exams, including women’s and men’s wellness exams, to detect potential health problems.

Medication management

If you take medication to manage a chronic disease, your Church Street Medical Center and Aesthetics provider ensures your medicine is effective and you're taking the right dosages at the right times. 

Lifestyle coaching

Adopting healthy habits helps you effectively manage many chronic diseases. It’s vital to maintain an ideal weight, eat nutritious foods, minimize stress, and get plenty of sleep and exercise.

Medical weight management

Church Street Medical Center and Aesthetics provides medical weight management to help you safely and effectively achieve your goal weight. 

Intravenous (IV) hydration therapy

IV hydration therapy can reverse nutrient deficiencies or chronic dehydration to help you look and feel better with a lower risk of health issues. 

How often should I schedule chronic disease management visits?

Depending on the condition you have and its severity, you might see your internal medicine specialist yearly, every six months, or more often. Call the Church Street Medical Center and Aesthetics office if you develop new or unusual symptoms or have questions.

Schedule a chronic disease management appointment at Church Street Medical Center and Aesthetics by phone or online today.