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Risks for a number of health problems increase
as people age. These include arthritis, cataracts
and certain cancers. Sometimes, a combination
of genetics and environmental factors—including
your lifestyle—puts you at risk as well.
By working with your doctor, you can better
understand your specific risks. Just as im-
portant, you can learn how to head off those
things that pose some of the greatest risks. For
example, your doctor might recommend that
you stop smoking, improve your diet, get mov-
ing and have recommended screening tests. In
some cases, you might need medication.
If you already have a health problem, it’s
important to work closely with your doctor. Do-
ing so can help you manage your condition. And
that can help you live as healthfully as possible.
Sources: AGS Foundation for Health in Aging; National Institutes of Health
ONE OF THE
best things you can do for your health
is to have an ongoing relationship with a primary care
doctor, experts say.
In fact, people who see a primary care doctor regularly
have better health outcomes, lower death rates and lower
total costs for healthcare than people who don’t routinely
see a doctor, according to the American Academy of
Family Physicians.
A primary care doctor is the lead person on your
HONG KONG, TORONTO,
Montreal, St. Louis: Each
was once home to Jacqueline Chung, MD, the newest
internal medicine specialist at Golden Valley
Memorial Healthcare (GVMH). But big cities don’t speak
to her physician’s heart—smaller places, like Clinton, do.
“It started during medical training at the Saba
University School of Medicine,” Dr. Chung says. “On
that tiny Caribbean island, everyone knew each other
and worked together to make things better.”
Dr. Chung loved being part of
a close-knit team approach, and it
helped her realize she wanted her
home practice to be in a smaller com-
munity. Clinton is a perfect fit.
Now, as part of the GVMH team,
Dr. Chung wants to make a differ-
ence to the community as a whole,
as well as to individual patients.
Her plans include hosting health
fairs and making presentations to
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Meet the new internist at GVMH
high school students.
“I’m passionate about patient education,” she says. “It
can really help people manage their health.”
PREVENTION FIRST
As an internist, a doctor who treats
adults throughout their lifetimes (starting at age 20),
Dr. Chung is committed to preventive medicine—and
to partnering with patients to help them manage health
conditions naturally, without medicines, when possible.
“During my training, I fell in love with talking to
patients,” she says. “I enjoy that bond and, of course,
understanding and treating intricate diseases.”
Along with caring for her patients, Dr. Chung loves
mountain biking with her husband, Stephen Wyatt, and
trail running. She also enjoys a good mystery novel—and
Chinese soap operas.
“I grew up speaking English but also Cantonese,
because my grandparents spoke only Cantonese,” Dr.
Chung says. “Watching Chinese soap operas helps me
keep my language skills!”
Jacqueline
Chung, MD
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS
A GOOD HEALTH MUST-HAVE
healthcare team. He or she helps you prevent disease and
maintain good health.
Your primary care doctor is able to diagnose and treat
a wide variety of illnesses. When more specialized care
is needed, he or she works with other types of doctors.
There are a number of different types of healthcare
providers who fall into the primary care category. For
example:
Family physicians.
These doctors diagnose and treat
problems that occur anywhere in the body and deal with
all kinds of diseases. They treat people of all ages.
Internists.
Like family physicians, they also treat a
wide variety of medical problems. The difference is that
internists focus entirely on adults.
Pediatricians.
These doctors are experts in children’s
health. They work on preventing and managing health
problems among newborns, infants, children and teens.
In addition to those mentioned, other medical profes-
sionals can also serve as primary care providers. These may
include nurse practitioners, physician assistants and some
other healthcare providers. Often they work in conjunction
with a primary care physician.
You can find a list of providers on our website
by going to
www.gvmh.org.
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