What Is Chronic Care Management — and Does Medicare Cover It?
April 23, 2026
If you’re a Medicare patient managing more than one health condition, there may be a benefit available to you that your doctor’s office hasn’t mentioned. Many patients and providers don’t realize it exists, but it is incredibly valuable. It’s called Chronic Care Management, and for millions of Americans over 65 years old, it’s one of…
What Does It Mean to Fail the Glucose Test? (And What Happens Next)
April 19, 2026
If you’re reading this right now, you probably just got a call from your doctor’s office, or saw a number on a lab result that didn’t look right. Maybe the nurse said the words ‘abnormal glucose screening.’ Maybe you searched ‘failed glucose test pregnancy’ before you even called anyone back. Either way, you’re likely feeling…
Can What You Eat Actually Help Your Arthritis? An Integrative Rheumatologist Explains
April 15, 2026
Your Kitchen Might Be More Powerful Than Your Medicine Cabinet: An Integrative Rheumatologist Explains A Different Kind of Rheumatology Appointment If you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, or another rheumatologic condition, your appointments have probably focused on medications — and for good reason. Disease-modifying treatments have transformed outcomes for millions of patients.…
Treat Your Body Like a Ship: A Navy Veteran’s Approach to Chronic Care
April 8, 2026
Don’t Wait for the Engine to Fail: A Navy Veteran’s Approach to Chronic Care Management What a Navy Ship Can Teach You About Your Health Chelsea is a Nurse at UCF Health in Orlando that focus on his can also be applied on preventive chronic care. She spent years aboard the USS Ronald Reagan, where…
Just Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes? Read This First
April 1, 2026
Just Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes? Here’s What Your Doctor Wants You to Know You Just Got a Diagnosis That Changed Your Day — Maybe Your Week If you’ve just been told you have gestational diabetes, the first thing you may feel isn’t relief or readiness. It might be confusion, fear, or the sinking feeling that…
Why Primary Care Is the Foundation of Your Health
March 27, 2026
When it comes to maintaining good health, finding a trusted primary care doctor in Orlando is the most important step you can take. At UCF Health, Dr. Gavin Van Staden provides the kind of consistent, relationship-driven care that catches health issues early, prevents chronic disease, and ensures you have a trusted medical partner at every…
