Archive for February 28, 2013

Why Should I get a Physical?

February 28, 2013 / / No comments

Let’s be honest.  Most of us don’t like to go to the doctor, especially if we feel there is nothing wrong with us.  There is a purpose!  Our personal physicians can provide us with healthy lifestyle behaviors to prevent future health problems, screen for diseases, and most important, you will establish and maintain a relationship with a health care provider you can trust.

Dr. Jennifer Ackerman, Dr. Michael Ackerman, and Dr. Robert Lin of Dominion Internal Medicine want to prevent their patient’s health problems before they start!  They have been serving Fauquier County for over 14 years.  Make an appointment today @ (540) 878-5408 and jump start your health.  Don’t be afraid of finding out something is wrong.  Feel good about yourself for doing something right for you and your well being.

Compassionate Care for a Healthy Heart, Body and Mind

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Are You at Risk for Diabetes?

February 27, 2013 / / No comments

Are you suffering from any of the following symptoms?

  • Extreme Hunger
  • Excessive Thirst
  • Frequent Urination
  • Very Dry Skin
  • Feeling Tired
  • Tingling or Numbness in the Hands or Feet
  • Sudden Vision Changes
  • Unexplained Weight Loss

Diabetes is a condition in which our bodies don’t process food properly for use as energy.  Most food we consume is turned into glucose, or sugar.  The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin to help flow the glucose into our cells.  When you have diabetes, your body either does not make enough insulin or can’t use its own insulin as it should.  This causes sugars to build up in your blood.

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, it might be time to have your neighborhood physicians (at Dominion Internal Medicine) check them out!  It’s fast and easy and same day appointments are available.  Diabetes can cause serious health problems including blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, and lower-extremity amputations.  Do you know diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States today?  It’s time to take care of you!

Call Dominion Internal Medicine today @ 540-878-5408 to schedule a same day appointment or simply for more information.

Compassionate Care for a Healthy Heart, Body and Mind

Now accepting CareFirst!

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Don’t Let Hypertension Slow you Down!

February 25, 2013 / / No comments

Hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) is a condition that causes the arteries to have elevated blood pressure.  Every time our heart beats, it pumps blood to the whole body through the arteries.

High blood pressure may result in aneurysm, kidney failure, heart failure, heart attack or stroke.

You may have Hypertension for years and never know it!  This can lead to significant organ failure or death.  KNOW your numbers!  Even if you feel fine.  High blood pressure can be prevented and treated with proper diagnosis.  Contact your neighborhood team specialists at Dominion Internal Medicine today for more information @ (540) 878-5408 or to schedule an appointment.

Compassionate Care for a Healthy Heart Body & Mind!              Now accepting CareFirst!

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Should you see an Internist?

February 20, 2013 / / No comments

 

 

Internal Medicine physicians specialize and utilize their clinical expertise to diagnose and treat adolescents, adults, and elderly as well.

Jennifer Ackerman, Michael Ackerman, and Robert Lin of Dominion Internal Medicine specialize in complete body wellness, disease prevention, and supervision of chronic conditions and illnesses in a friendly, relaxed office based setting.

Call our office @ (540) 878-5408 for more information on how we can help you.

 

 

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Worried?

February 19, 2013 / / No comments

 

Dominion Internal Medicine is Now Accepting New Patients!

When you’re concerned about a potential health problem or you notice a change in your general wellness, it’s time to make an appointment with your primary care team.

Dr. Jennifer Ackerman, Dr. Michael Ackerman, and Dr. Robert Lin understand the necessity of being available for you as soon as you’re ready to be seen.  That’s why they’re committed to offering same-day appointments whenever possible.  More importantly, they’ve committed to addressing your concerns by providing evidence-based, compassionate care – the same care they’ve delivered for more than 10 years in Fauquier County.

Call today to schedule an appointment (540) 878-5408    We are now accepting CareFirst!

Compassionate care for a healthy heart, body and mind.  

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February is Heart Disease Awareness Month

February 18, 2013 / / No comments

 

Heart Disease is a term used for a wide range of diseases that affect the heart.  Diseases such as heart infections, coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, and congenital heart defects (defects you are born with.)

Heart Disease is the number one cause of death for men and women.  The good news is it’s treatable and preventable with some alternative lifestyle changes.

Call Dominion Internal Medicine today @ (540) 878-5408 for same day appointments and take the challenge to take care of your heart.

For more information visit: http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/

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Sick?

February 14, 2013 / / No comments

Sick?  Same-day Appointments now available! New patients welcome! Now accepting CareFirst.

When you’re not feeling will or you notice a change in your general wellness, it’s time to make an appointment with your primary care team.

Dr. Jennifer Ackerman, Dr. Michael Ackerman and Dr. Robert Lin of Dominion Internal Medicine understand the necessity of being available for you as soon as you’re ready to be seen.  That’s why they’re committed to offering same-day appointments whenever possible.  More importantly, they’re committed to addressing your concerns by providing evidence-based, compassion care – the same care they’ve delivered for more than 10 years.

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