Chronic Care Management

When you have a chronic disease like diabetes or asthma, you can rely on the expert medical care available at City Hill Family Health NP, PLLC. In addition to diagnostic screenings, board-certified nurse practitioner Olumuyiwa Tony Owoyomi, NP, offers personalized care plans to keep your condition well-controlled. Tony uses lifestyle counseling, medications, and other treatment strategies to optimize your wellness. He also provides educational resources to lower risk factors for chronic disease complications. Call the Hempstead, New York, office today to schedule a chronic care management appointment or book a consultation online.

What is chronic care management?

Chronic care management describes medical services to diagnose and treat a range of chronic health conditions.

Chronic conditions typically last longer than a year. They require ongoing medical care to reduce risk factors for serious health complications, including premature death.

City Hill Family Health NP, PLLC provides customized chronic care management for adults in-office and through an online telehealth platform.

As an experienced nurse practitioner, Tony focuses on relieving any chronic disease symptoms or complications you currently have. He offers recommendations for lifestyle and diet changes and can prescribe medications when necessary to protect your overall health.

When should I schedule a consultation for chronic care management?

Schedule a chronic care management consultation at City Hill Family Health NP, PLLC, if you already have a diagnosis of a chronic health condition, such as:

• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Allergies
• Acid reflux
• Thyroid disease
• High cholesterol
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

You can also book a health evaluation if you have risk factors for chronic disease, such as family history of diabetes or heart disease. Additionally, you may need routine screenings for certain chronic conditions as you get older so Tony can identify them in the earliest stage.

What can I expect at my initial chronic care management visit? 

During your first appointment at City Hill Family Health NP, PLLC, for chronic care management, Tony reviews your personal and family medical history and completes a physical exam. He asks questions about your diet, lifestyle, and usual routines to better understand how your condition affects your quality of life.

Tony may request bloodwork and other lab tests to assess your overall wellness. Based on your test results, he designs a care plan to manage your condition in the long term. 

Your care plan might include:

• Nutrition improvements
• Daily exercise
• Weight loss
• Medications

Regular follow-up visits are available in the office and through telehealth to ensure your treatment works well. Tony may also refer you to a specialist for additional medical care if needed to support your long-term health.

Call City Family Health NP, PLLC today to schedule a chronic care management appointment or book an evaluation online.