Chronic Disease Management

With your support, we are helping BVMI patients live healthier lives

When BVMI patients learn to manage their chronic conditions, they feel confident they can be there for their families

Many of BVMI’s patients have one or more chronic conditions like obesity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. ​Chronic conditions often interfere with employment and quality of life, and cost billions in lost wages and medical expenses, but can be managed through a combination of medication and lifestyle changes.

BVMI’s team of primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers and dietitians work together to help provide care, oversight, and education to help our patients make the lifestyle changes necessary to control and improve these chronic conditions.

High Cholesterol

About 38% of American adults have high cholesterol.

High cholesterol can lead to heart disease and stroke—leading causes of death in the United States.

High cholesterol has no signs or symptoms; the only way to know if you have it is to get it checked.

High Blood Pressure

108 million American adults –nearly 45% — have high blood pressure.

Roughly 25% of adults with high blood pressure have their condition under control.

High blood pressure costs the nation $131 billion each year.

High blood pressure increases your risk for dangerous health conditions including heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the US.

Obesity & Overweight

More than one-third (42.4%) of U.S. adults are obese.

Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, some of the leading causes of preventable death.

The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the U.S. was $147 billion in 2008.

The medical costs for people who are obese were $1,429 higher than those of normal weight.

Patient Story

Martha: Heart Disease

Martha is a 75-year-old being treated for diabetes, hypertension, thyroid and heart disease.

Prior to becoming a BVMI patient in 2015 she did not have health insurance and her health issues generally went without proper care. 

Patient Story

Martha: Heart Disease

Martha is a 75-year-old being treated for diabetes, hypertension, thyroid and heart disease.

Prior to becoming a BVMI patient in 2015 she did not have health insurance and her health issues generally went without proper care. 

Mother’s Day Gift Donation

This Mother’s Day you can celebrate your mom, grandma, aunt, or other special person in your life while making a difference in the lives of BVMI patients!

When you make a one-time donation of $10 or more, BVMI will send a Mother’s Day card and gift notification on your behalf. Click on the link below to make your donation. Please provide the name and mailing address of the honoree, as well as the name of the individual(s) making the gift, and we’ll take care of the rest. 

Mother’s Day is May 14th – please make your donation no later than May 5th to ensure their card arrives in time.