Some conditions can be treated and cured. Chronic ones require significant lifestyle changes and ongoing, consistent self-care to slow their progression. We’ve developed information and resources to help you understand and manage chronic illnesses to avoid potential complications.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impairs the body’s ability to process blood glucose, otherwise known as blood sugar. According to the CDC, more than 34 million people in

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Cancer

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancer develops when the body’s normal control mechanism stops working. Old cells do not die and instead grow out

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Patient Education Resource on Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. It’s important to learn about your heart to help prevent it. If you have it, you can

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Exercise

Exercise As we get older, we tend to become less active for a variety of reasons. But did you know, staying active is one of the most important things you

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Health Tips- Nutrition

Nutrition

A healthy diet is a great start to preventing illnesses and to helping manage chronic conditions. Not sure where to start? Here are some resources to help you make the

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Stroke

Stroke is a disease affecting the blood flow to and through your brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked by

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Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. It causes memory loss and affects judgment, language, and behavior. You may have trouble making decisions or may get lost in places that

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Congestive Heart Failure

Heart failure means that your heart muscle does not pump as much blood as your body needs – not that your heart has stopped. It means that your heart is

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Diabetes Vert 2

Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes happens when your pancreas can’t produce enough insulin, a hormone your body produces to transform sugar from your food into energy, the right way. If you don’t

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High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the walls of your arteries. It’s normal for blood pressure to go up and down throughout the day,

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Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Our kidneys filter and remove waste products from the blood stream, sending the waste to the bladder for removal via urination. As we age, our kidneys

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