Practice News

• Attention Smokers! RIMG now offers screening for early detection of lung cancer. You are eligible for screening if you are a current smoker or former heavy smoker, over age 50, or if you are currently not receiving annual CT scans for early detection of lung cancer. The screening involves a blood test and Chest CT scan.
• Rockville Internal Medicine Group welcomed new physicians last Fall. Christopher Ko, MD, specializing in Internal Medicine, and Lynda Goldberg, DO, specializing in Family Practice, joined the practice in September 2011. Sara Brooks, MD, specializing in Dermatology, joined the practice in November 2011.
• Rockville Internal Medicine Group is Connected to CRISP, The Chesapeake Regional Information System for Our Patients. CRISP was formally designated Maryland's statewide health information exchange (HIE). HIE allows clinical information to move electronically between physician practices, hospitals, labs, radiology centers, and other healthcare institutions. The goal of HIE is to deliver the right health information to the right place at the right time ... MORE
• Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy. Visit our PRP website and learn more about Dr. Schainker's work with PRP Therapy at RIMG. PRP Therapy, or Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, is a non-surgical treatment for joint injuries and arthritis that stimulates the body's natural healing forces. PRP is a concentration of platelets, which can jump start healing. To find out if PRP Therapy is right for you, talk to your health care provider at your next appointment.
• RIMG is providing travel immunizations for patients traveling out of the country. If you are in need of such services, make an appointment with nurse practitioner, Kathy Hansen to discuss and receive the needed immunizations. Please understand that travel immunizations are not covered by health insurance carriers. Payment is required at the time of service. Learn more about the RIMG Travel Clinic.
• Each Maryland County Health Department has local resources to help residents quit smoking. They provide cessation treatment or referrals as well as reduced cost or free cessation aids. You can access the county resources at www.smokingstopshere.com.

Special Events

• On Saturday, August 6, Dr. Mekonnen joined a panel of participants in a presentation and discussion on the Nervous System for the International Dementia Research Foundation. Dr. Mekonnen discussed the role of sleep and PTSD and advances in Home sleep studies.
• Eating for a Healthier You. Rockville Internal Medicine Group presents a six-week series Eating for a Healthier You, taught by RIMG's Lori Shell, Registered Dietitian. Topics include weight loss, healthy dining out, grocery shopping, label reading and the effect of exercise on your body, blood pressure, and cholesterol level. View the brochure for more information.