Living with a chronic condition can be challenging, not just for the patient but for the entire family. At North Laurel Family Medicine, we believe that the best way to treat those with chronic conditions starts with building trust. We understand that many patients come to us with long histories of doctors and procedures – and maybe even a healthy amount of frustration. Our goal is to meet you where you are, provide education and choices about your care, and ultimately to empower patients to make those decisions. Here are some practical tips for managing chronic conditions effectively.

When it comes to chronic illness, we know how important it is to have a good relationship with your healthcare provider. If you don’t feel seen and heard by your current provider, let us give you a different experience. We take the time to get to know each patient – so we’re not asking you the same questions every time we see you. You can feel confident that we can help you manage your chronic illness.

Acute illness can strike unexpectedly, often causing discomfort and concern. From the common cold to the flu or other infections, knowing how to recognize symptoms and when to seek professional medical help can make a big difference in your recovery. Here’s a breakdown of common acute illnesses, the symptoms to watch for, and guidance on when it’s time to see a doctor.

Are you tired of being a number on a chart or shuffled in and out of an office visit in 10 minutes? Unfortunately, that’s the reality of most medical offices these days. Between an overly clinical environment, long wait times, and short conversations, how can we expect that this system will help us get healthy and stay healthy? What we offer at North Laurel is different. We’re bringing back a more patient-focused approach to primary care. We combine top of the line medical care with education, choices, and most importantly, a clear path forward.

Building A Foundation For Health

What’s missing today in most approaches to healthcare is a strong focus on building foundations. Just like you can’t build a sound house on a shoddy foundation, you can’t build good health on poor habits or quick-fixes. Many patients come to us completely lost because they haven’t received the education they should have from other medical providers. Our goal is to empower you to take control of your health with the information you need to make better choices. We’ll first tackle the basics – education about movement, diet, and lifestyle factors like sleep and stress. Then, we build from there as we get closer and closer to your goals.

Comprehensive Primary Care Services

We offer a wide range of primary care services to diagnose, treat, and help you stay healthy. These include:

• Exams and labs
• Sick visits
• Management of chronic illness
• Injury evaluations
• Testing like ECGs, Xrays, and Spirometry

For anything we can’t handle in office, we’ll refer you to a trusted partner/specialist. Rest assured, you won’t be compromising anything about your care by leaving a large hospital-based practice.

When you choose us as your primary care provider, you can count on us to hear your concerns and take them seriously. We’ll meet you where you are and help you improve your health with a solid foundation and state of the art medical care. If you’re ready to make the switch, schedule a consultation with us to find out more.