NCDs

“Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) kill around 40 million people each year, that is, around 70% of all deaths globally,” cites the Journal of Cardiology and Current Research. Types of NCDs include: obesity; type 2 diabetes mellitus; hypertension; cardiovascular disease and several types of cancer. The healthcare system needs to respond to this issue.

What if these diseases were actually symptoms of a greater problem? For example, what if by addressing the real problem, you could prevent yourself from ever getting one or more of these diseases?

Most healthcare providers won’t tell you that these diseases aren’t the real problem.

What most healthcare providers will not say is that by prescribing maintenance medications and scheduling more appointments, they are putting more money in their pockets rather than if they addressed the real problem from the get-go.

At Innova Primary Care, we’re different. We are not fine with the status quo of the healthcare industry. At Innova, we address the real problem to help you live a long, healthy life.

So, What is the “real problem?”

Unhealthy lifestyle choices including smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, lack of physical activity and chronic stress are the leading causes of these diseases.

The real problem is that, “Even though doctors encourage healthful behaviors to help prevent or manage many chronic medical conditions, many patients are inadequately prepared to either start or maintain these appropriate, healthy changes…Despite an understanding of what constitutes a healthy lifestyle, many patients lack the behavioral skills they need to apply everyday to sustain these good habits,” according to the Cleveland Clinic.

If this describes you, if you already suffer from one or more of the above-mentioned diseases or if you simply hate going to “the doctor,” Innova Primary Care is the place for you. At Innova PC, we focus on whole-life health. Our doctors want you to enjoy your later years in life and help you get there, one step at a time.

We so strongly believe in addressing the real problem with healthcare that we offer a holistic program to help you learn and master healthier lifestyle habits. Our offices are designed to help you feel at ease so you can focus on understanding the thorough explanations we provide about each component of your healthcare. We don’t just check the boxes to get to the next patient; we strive to help you take ownership of your health.

Is there hope for me if I already have a disease?

Absolutely. Don’t let your current quality of healthcare stop you from reaching for a better future. “Medical studies show that adults with common chronic conditions who participate in comprehensive lifestyle modification programs experience rapid, significant, clinically meaningful and sustainable improvements in biometric, laboratory and psychosocial outcomes,” according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Our whole practice is dedicated to eliminating preventable diseases and the need for maintenance prescriptions. In fact, pharmaceutical representatives aren’t even allowed in our building, because we believe that the perks physicians receive from drug companies should not dictate your healthcare. The National Physicians Alliance (NPA) asserts, “There is a growing need for physicians to limit their marketing relationships with pharmaceutical companies.” Citing statistics such as:

• According to the New England Journal of Medicine, 94% of physicians accept gifts, payments, reimbursements or other financial incentives from the pharmaceutical industry.
• Numerous studies have demonstrated that such gifts and payments directly influence medical decision-making.

Furthermore, Innova Primary Care is a member of the NPA Network of Unbranded Doctors – “a national network of physicians committed to reducing the influence of pharmaceutical marketing on our profession.”

If you are ready to take control of your health, with the support and guidance of a primary care physician, schedule an appointment with Innova Primary Care today!