The providers at Saratoga Hospital Medical Group—Eye Care offer routine, comprehensive exams for patients of all ages to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, including age-related developments like cataracts. More than half of all Americans aged 80 or older have cataracts, or have had surgery to get rid of them. Cataracts occur when the lens behind your eye becomes cloudy, so it feels...

We’ve all experienced unprecedented changes in our lives over the last few months, but it may be particularly challenging for adolescents and young people to navigate the abrupt interruptions in their daily lives. The stress and uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, combined with school closures and the cancellation of sports seasons, proms, and other once-in-a-lifetime events, has only exacerbated...

Cancer hasn’t stopped for COVID-19—but we don’t need to tell you that. Whether you’re recently diagnosed, undergoing treatment, navigating recovery, or supporting a friend or loved one, please remember that despite social distancing, you are not alone. Saratoga Hospital has a variety of cancer support groups to help you throughout all stages of your cancer journey. They provide a safe space...

At Saratoga Hospital, we’ve been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic since last winter—and we’ve been working hard every day since to keep this community safe and healthy. We cannot adequately express our gratitude for your encouragement and steadfast support. And to those of you wondering what else you can do to help us battle COVID-19, we have one simple request.  We need you...

In these stressful, uncertain times, it’s tempting to combat anxiety with bad habits. However, this forced reset actually provides us with the perfect opportunity to make some healthy changes: find a new exercise program, spend time in the kitchen experimenting with healthy recipes—or maybe really commit to quit smoking. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 480,000 people...