3301 New Mexico Avenue, NW Suite 348

Washington, DC 20016

(202) 362-4467

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that people who qualify to receive the COVID vaccine this season include:

• Those aged 65 or older
• Those 6 months or older and have at least one high-risk health condition (the current list of high-risk conditions can be found on the CDC website: www.cdc.gov/covid/risk-factors/index.html)

The updated COVID vaccine for this season is available at select pharmacies. You can find a location near you at vaccines.gov.

Foxhall Internists does not provide the COVID vaccine; however, if needed your doctor is available to provide you with a prescription. Kindly contact us only during normal business hours if a prescription is required to receive a COVID vaccine at your pharmacy.

INFLUENZA VACCINE

Foxhall Internists will be offering flu shots for the 2025/2026 season, beginning in late September. More details will be coming soon.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has recently revised its guidelines on hypertension. They state that the condition is the leading risk factor for stroke and a number of heart diseases, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation (AFib).

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that one in three adults, or 1.3 billion people, around the world have hypertension, so preventing, detecting, and treating it could prevent 76 million deaths worldwide between now and 2050.

Blood pressure is recorded as systolic, referring to the maximum pressure when the heart contracts, over diastolic — the minimum pressure just before the next contraction. Ideally, it should be 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or below.

The full guidelines, published in the journal Hypertension, aim to help medical practitioners detect and treat hypertension, but also contain valuable advice to help people control and manage their own blood pressure.

• Eat a well-balanced diet
• Limit alcohol
• Enjoy regular physical activity
• Manage stress
• Reach and maintain a healthy weight
• Quit smoking. Or don't start.
• Take your medications properly
• Work with your doctor

SEPTEMBER IS PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn about and support those affected by this disease.

Prostate cancer is very common among men, and there are many treatments to consider that can help men lead long, active lives. This month reminds us how important it is to detect aggressive forms of prostate cancer early, get regular check-ups, and have open conversations about health.

Whether you are a patient, survivor, caregiver, or advocate, this is a chance to come together to raise awareness, share stories, and promote research and support. Join us in spreading knowledge and encouraging action to help create a future where fewer lives are lost to prostate cancer.

More information about prostate cancer is available from the American Cancer Society.

Foxhall Internists' newest physicians, Dr. Maryssa Miller and Dr. Neha Agarwal, are accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call (202) 362-4467 and ask to speak to their secretary.