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The Role of a Primary Care Physician in Preventive Health

Preventive health care is a proactive approach to health that aims to stop diseases before they start or slow the progress of a condition once it is diagnosed. Rather than waiting until you’re sick, preventive care focuses on keeping you healthy and preventing the need for more intensive treatments down the road. This can include […]

5 Tips for Seniors to Stay Hydrated

As Spring and Summer approach, staying hydrated becomes even more important, especially for seniors. The human body is made up of about 60% water, and during warmer months, this can be lost quickly through sweating. For seniors, dehydration can have more significant consequences, ranging from mild symptoms like fatigue and headaches to more serious issues […]

How Primary Care Providers Manage Chronic Diseases

Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, and heart disease, are long-term conditions that require ongoing management. With the right care, however, individuals living with chronic conditions can maintain a good quality of life and prevent complications. Primary care providers (PCPs) play a pivotal role in this process, offering continuous, comprehensive care that not […]

Apr 10 2025

From the Heart: A Doctor’s Mission to Provide Heart Health at Sage

Sage Health's Chief Medical Officer shares the story of his mother facing a heart-related hospital stay months before he joined Sage Health. The experience put in stark relief the mission of Sage Health to ensure all seniors have access to exceptional medical care that proactively manages heart health and prevents hospital stays. Sage Health's Primary Care is unique in that it embeds its own Cardiologists into care teams for patients with elevated heart risks.