According to the CDC, 90% of the nation’s $4.5 trillion in annual healthcare costs are for people with chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. For many patients, these conditions lead to frequent appointments, medication changes, and emergency visits that take up time, energy, and peace of mind.
But consistent, coordinated care can help. Let’s look at how Ohio Primary Care supports patients through accessible chronic disease management close to home.
What Coordinated Chronic Care Looks Like
At our primary care clinic, we help patients take control of their chronic illnesses, not the other way around.
Services include:
- Through regular check-ins during annual wellness visits, patients can schedule in advance
- Support with medication adjustments and symptom tracking
- Convenient lab testing and screenings that Ohio residents can access without hospital visits
- Personalized diabetes care services that Ohio patients trust to monitor blood sugar levels and manage long-term health goals
We use a secure system to send appointment reminders and deliver lab results via telehealth, helping you avoid unnecessary trips for updates. Our team of primary care doctors also provides same-day results for urgent issues like flu, COVID-19, and urinary tract infections.
What We Do for Chronic Disease Management
We take a proactive, patient-focused approach to chronic disease management. We create a care plan built around your specific diagnosis, monitor your lab markers and symptoms closely, and provide ongoing education so you understand how to manage your condition daily.
Our providers work with you to adjust medications as needed, prevent complications, and reduce your risk of avoidable hospital visits. Whether you’re managing hypertension, diabetes, or multiple conditions at once, our goal is to help you stay stable, informed, and supported, without unnecessary stress.
How Missed Appointments Can Affect Long Term Health
Skipping appointments may seem harmless in the short term, but for those managing chronic illness, missed check-ins can lead to serious setbacks. Gaps in care can result in:
Worsening symptoms or complications
- Missed medication adjustments
- Delayed lab result review and monitoring
- Unnecessary ER visits or hospitalizations
Consistent care allows primary care doctors to catch changes early—before they become emergencies. That’s why chronic disease management isn’t just about treating what’s already happening; it’s about staying ahead of what could happen next.
Take Back Control with Ohio Primary Care
You shouldn’t have to manage a chronic condition alone. With chronic disease management, patients count on Ohio Primary Care to support their health, one step at a time.
Contact us today to learn more about our primary care services in Columbus and how we can support your long-term health goals.