Our Mission
Health Care Access Now’s mission is to advocate, educate, and support individuals in our region by utilizing the expertise of Certified Community Health Workers to deliver coordinated services and resources.
Chronic Disease and Food Insecurity
Diet and exercise are an important part of the management of many chronic illnesses. When someone is managing a chronic disease, such as diabetes or heart disease, eating foods that are low in sodium and sugar can make a big difference. That includes making choices to eat more whole, rather than processed, foods. However, not…
How Diet and Exercise Can Influence Chronic Illness
Chronic illnesses may affect all sorts of body systems. For example, diabetes can affect the cardiovascular system, the eyes, kidneys, nerves, skin, and teeth. Arthritis affects muscles, bones, joints, and—depending on the type of arthritis—the associated inflammation can affect other body systems, such as the heart or the skin. Chronic kidney disease affects the kidneys,…
What Is a Chronic Illness?
Six in 10 Americans are living with conditions that limit the way they live or require regular medical attention. When these kinds of conditions develop slowly over time and last for longer than a year, they are referred to as chronic disease. Chronic disease should not be confused with acute conditions, which develop suddenly and…
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