Diabetes
What is diabetes? How do you prevent and treat it ? Our providers are well versed in managing this chronic condition. Stay well informed and familiarize yourself with the condition. Keep reading to find out more.
Addiction
Addiction is a complex disease that affects your brain and behavior. The earlier you get treatment for drug addiction, the more likely you are to avoid some of the consequences of the disease.
There are multiple forms of addiction. Opiates and Alcohol addiction are the most common in the united state after Nicotine addiction. Addiction changes brain chemistry and may result in financial, emotional disasters.
Addiction is different than physical dependency. Addiction consisits of mental craving and inability to stop using the substance regardless of consequences.
Mental illness, envioromental and genetic factors are the main causes that leads to addiction. Addiction may affect anybody regardless to their social, educational, or economic background.
There are many treatment options for addiction. Our team of experts at Montgomery Family Care including our addiction medicine board certified Dr. Kassis, is able to help you with you recovery. Call us today and make an appoitment to discuss treatment options including counseling, MAT, and more.
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Mental Health
Mental Health is a basic human right, and is not a moral issue but is instead a public health issue. improved mental health impacts the individual, their family and their community. Montgomery Family Care wants to make mental health care more accessible.
Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in the US, and it is entirely preventable. Colon cancer screening is recommended by the US Prevention Services Task Force starting at age 45 for all adults in the United States.
Thyroid Disease
The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped organ in the front of the neck. While small, it affects many different organ systems in the body and is important for energy and metabolism. Thyroid diseases are common and can be treated with different modalities.
COPD
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is caused by lifelong inflammation of the lungs leading to the destruction of healthy tissue and causing shortness of breath and chronic coughs. COPD is mainly caused by inhaled toxins, such as smoking or air
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic kidney disease, also known as CKD, is a common kidney disease leading to worsening kidney function. CKD can also progressively worsen silently which is why it is important to keep regular healthcare appointments and bloodwork done at MFC to monitor