# Saliglasa Direct Primary Care

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## Posts

- [Examining Healthcare Service Conformity](https://saliglasa.com/examining-healthcare-service-conformity/): I recently underwent a relatively minor surgical procedure that went smoothly and without complications. It was performed by an experienced and kind physician who came highly recommended by a colleague. In the recovery room, a nurse woke me, helped me get dressed swiftly for a prompt discharge, and supported me to the sitting area—still groggy from anesthesia—where my parents were waiting to take me home. I was told that the surgery had gone well, as expected, and that the physician had already spoken with my parents. I was relieved to hear the good news, but I wished I had been […]
- [Still Too Broken to Fix](https://saliglasa.com/still-too-broken-to-fix/): In April 2021, the Connecticut Mirror, an independent digital journal, published an op-ed I wrote about our healthcare system titled “A Healthcare System Too Broken to Fix.” I wrote that piece while serving as the Chief Medical Officer for a clinic in Hartford, Connecticut, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the central points I pointed out was the well known fact that our healthcare system has never been a good steward of the dollars entrusted to it—a reality reflected in our disproportionately high healthcare spending as a share of GDP compared to the poorer health outcomes we […]
- [Physician Burn Out](https://saliglasa.com/physician-burn-out/): Burnout among physicians is not simply a personal problem; it’s a systemic issue with profound consequences for patient care, healthcare costs, and the sustainability of the workforce.In past research, family physicians and general internists working in outpatient clinics reported major time pressures: over half felt rushed during physical exams, nearly one-third felt they needed at least 50 % more time than allocated for visits. In recent years, there has been a minimal but discernible trend toward reported reduction in physician burnout out but it is still unacceptably high. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), about 43.2 % of U.S. […]
- [How Are You Doing?](https://saliglasa.com/how-are-you-doing/): Mental health disorders are on the rise, both in the United States and globally. This trend has been especially pronounced since the COVID-19 pandemic and is particularly evident among younger populations, including adolescents and young adults. One of the key factors linked to the growing prevalence of mental health disorders is social media use. A growing body of evidence shows a positive association between social media use and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, particularly among adolescents and young adults. Several factors contribute to this relationship including sleep disturbances caused by late-night scrolling or screen time, social comparison, […]
- [One for All, All for One](https://saliglasa.com/one-for-all-all-for-one/): When we talk about vaccines, too often the conversation stops at personal protection: Will this shot keep me from getting sick? Worse yet, the word vaccination, through a sad twist of fate has become a politically charged term. But vaccines are much more than individual armor—they’re a powerful tool for protecting our communities, especially the most vulnerable among us. This is where the concept of herd immunity comes in. When enough people (typically 70-95% of the population) are vaccinated, it becomes much harder for a disease to spread. That protects not just those who get the vaccine, but also those […]
- [Stay Outside for Your Health](https://saliglasa.com/stay-outside-for-your-health/): June is National Great Outdoors Month—a time that also honors other important health-related observances such as Men’s Health Month, PTSD Awareness Month, and my personal favorite: National Give a Bunch of Balloons Month. (Yes, this is a thing!) Whenever I speak with patients, I often say that there are four cornerstones of a healthy life—each more powerful and enduring than anything I or the entire medical system could ever offer. These cornerstones are also grounded in something deep and universal: our connection to nature. Depending on how you define spirituality, nature reconnects us to something fundamentally basic and essentially spiritual—something that knows peace, […]
- [The Secrets Within Us](https://saliglasa.com/the-secrets-within-us/): I was recently intrigued by an article discussing the detection of Ultraweak Photon Emission (UPE)—a faint light emitted by living organisms that disappears when they die (1). Although research in this area is still in its early stages, scientists believe UPE could one day serve as a non-invasive clinical marker of oxidative stress and metabolic activity in tissues. It may even have implications for diagnosing diseases like cancer. (If you are like me your first thought may be isn’t that the technology PET scan uses. The answer is not quite- PET scan relies on the emission of gamma rays from […]
- [Managing Stress for Better Health](https://saliglasa.com/manage-stress-for-a-healthier-you/): April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of stress on our physical and mental well-being. First of all what exactly is stress-this ubiquitous modern day maladie that all of us seem to frequently experience? 
- [Beyond Diet & Exercise: what other factors influence body weight?](https://saliglasa.com/why-weight-loss-feels-impossible-and-what-to-do-about-it/): No matter what we continue to learn about weight loss it will always be true that if your calorie intake is significantly lower than your calorie output you will lose weight. The unknown part is what is that threshold of calorie deficit that promotes weight loss and why is it so hard to reach it. This is because losing weight isn’t always as simple as “eat less, move more.” While a healthy diet and exercise are essential, certain health conditions can make weight loss more challenging. If you’ve been struggling to shed pounds despite your efforts, underlying issues like consistently […]
- [Hypertension Explained](https://saliglasa.com/hypertension-explained/): Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition where blood pressure consistently exceeds 130/80 mmHg. It is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, affecting nearly 48.1% of American adults, with many unaware they have it. Despite the availability of over 214 medications across 10 major classes, only 20% of patients achieve proper blood pressure control. Blood pressure readings consist of two numbers: Causes of Hypertension Hypertension can be primary (genetic) or result from lifestyle factors, including: Many people live with undiagnosed hypertension due to the body’s ability to adapt to gradual changes. Symptoms such as headaches, blurry […]
- [The Pervasive Problem of Profit-Driven Healthcare in the U.S.](https://saliglasa.com/the-pervasive-problem-of-profit-driven-healthcare-in-the-u-s/): The healthcare industry in the United States has become a glaring example of the dangers of prioritizing profit over people. Institutions meant to save lives and alleviate suffering often focus more on financial gains than on improving health outcomes, creating a morally compromised system. A recent tragedy, involving the killing of a prominent insurance company executive, highlights this systemic issue. While the individual was targeted for representing the frustrations of millions of Americans, the broader problem lies within a profit-driven culture. Insurance and hospital executives are often celebrated and financially rewarded for saving costs and increasing profits, regardless of the […]
- [Should You Drink Coffee?](https://saliglasa.com/should-you-drink-coffee/): I love coffee. I drink one cup of strong coffee with a dash of 2% organic hot milk every morning. On weekends, I drink 3 very small cups of strong black coffee flavored with a fresh twig of Rhue at my parents’ house where my mom serves the Ethiopian traditional coffee ceremony which includes burning incense. Most people don’t know this blessed bean was discovered in the western region of Ethiopia, called Keffa- (hence the name Coffee) a land of my origin. So it is no surprise that I have always kept my fingers and toes crossed for the medical […]
- [What Can Break Your Heart?](https://saliglasa.com/what-can-break-your-heart/): You might be thinking of situations like losing a loved one, being betrayed by a friend, witnessing children suffer, or going through a painful breakup. These are all emotionally intense experiences, but what do they have to do with medical conditions? Quite a lot, actually. There’s a fascinating condition known as Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, or “Broken Heart Syndrome,” first described in Japan in 1990. This condition occurs when significant emotional or physical stress—such as a natural disaster, devastating news, a serious accident, or intense fear—causes a sudden weakening of the heart muscle. People experiencing this may develop physical symptoms like chest pressure, […]
- [What Ails Your Heart?](https://saliglasa.com/the-heart-series-part-ii/): The heart is my favorite organ. Last month, in July, I gushed about the “Wonders of Your Heart.” I hope that reading it gave you a moment to reflect on the amazing organ beating inside your chest. This month, we’re exploring what can cause your heart to become sick. In September, we’ll discuss how to take care of our hearts. As a heads-up, October is Sudden Cardiac Death Awareness Month. Saliglasa will be sponsoring a free, hands-only CPR training session open to the public. Stay tuned for more details. So, what ails your heart? There are several heart-related diseases and […]
- [The Marvels of Your Heart](https://saliglasa.com/the-marvels-of-your-heart/): The first time I saw an ultrasound of a beating heart, an echocardiogram, I was inmedical school. I remember being blown away by this incredible organ, beatingindependently without needing to be plugged into an outlet. To this day, the heart holdsa special place in my heart. It doesn’t require charging or adjustments, nor do I worryabout it stopping (at least not yet!). It just faithfully beats on its own—day and night. The Marvel of Our Bodies Every organ in our body is a marvel of intelligence and efficiency, working tirelessly inways we are only beginning to understand. The beauty of […]
- [The Medicalization of Social Problems](https://saliglasa.com/the-medicalization-of-social-problems/): On February 22, 2024, Reuters published an article reporting that the widespread use of weight loss drugs could boost the US economy by up to 1% in the coming years, potentially adding 100 billion dollars by the end of the decade. This projection is astonishing not just for the enormous dollar amount but also for its implications for the medical profession and the healthcare industry.
- [The Waves of Healthcare Reform: A Call for Smart Communities ](https://saliglasa.com/the-waves-of-healthcare-reform-a-call-for-smart-communities/): The current landscape of healthcare is undergoing significant changes driven by innovation and redesign efforts. Key players, including digital technology utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI), are reshaping how care is delivered. Major corporations like Walmart, Boeing, and Amazon are directly contracting with health systems to manage employee health benefits, aiming to reduce costs.
- [Primum Non Nocere](https://saliglasa.com/primum-non-nocere/): Prmum non nocere- a Latin phrase meaning “first do no harm” is a precept that is taught in medical school and is believed to have originated from the “Father of Medicine” Hippocrates. He is recorded as having said "The physician must … have two special objects in view with regard to disease, namely, to do good or to do no harm". 
- [Value Based Care begs the question "What Do Patients Value"?](https://saliglasa.com/healthcare-innovation-101-dont-forget-the-patients/): United States has the highest healthcare expenditure than any other nation on earth. Although we pay twice as much per capita, use more diagnostic tests than other industrialized nations, pay more to doctors, more to pharmaceuticals and spend up to 8% of our total healthcare expenditure on healthcare administration...
- [Patient Engagement: what is it, why is it important?](https://saliglasa.com/patient-engagement-what-is-it-why-is-it-important/): First let us say what patient engagement is not. Patient engagement is not the pejorative phrase sometimes used in healthcare “patient compliance”, nor is it, its better phrased term “patient adherence” . Patient engagement is the process whereby patients are actively working with their health care providers to improve their health outcome.

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- [Travel Medicine](https://saliglasa.com/travel-medicine/): Saliglasa Direct Primary Care Travel Care That Puts You First   Traveling Soon? Stay Healthy Abroad with Saliglasa!Whether you’re off to the beaches of Thailand or hiking in the Andes, don’t let preventable illness ruin your trip. Our Travel Medicine Package makes it easy to get the protection and guidance you need,  100% virtually and without long wait times. About Saliglasa About Dr. Kebede Contact Us  What’s Included in the $90 Telehealth Visit: One-on-one 30 min consultation with Dr. Kebede, Travel Medicine Specialist Personalized review of your destination’s health risks Vaccine guidance based on current CDC recommendations Help finding affordable […]
- [-Dr. Kebede](https://saliglasa.com/contact-2-2/): Sosena Kebede, MD, MPH, CHC​ Hello, I’m Dr. Sosena Kebede, and I’m excited to partner with you on your health journey! As a board-certified internal medicine physician and public health expert, I bring years of experience in clinical care, health policy, patient safety, and quality improvement. I’ve served as faculty at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, held joint appointments at the Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, and led efforts to improve healthcare access and patient engagement. Before founding Saliglasa, I established HealthCare Engagement LLC to promote patient empowerment in underserved communities. […]
- [About Saliglasa](https://saliglasa.com/your-journey-with-saliglasa-2/): About Saliglasa At Saliglasa, we are driven by a simple yet powerful mission: to transform healthcare into a partnership where every patient feels heard, seen, understood and empowered. Founded by Dr. Kebede, a physician with over 20 years of experience and a passion for improving health outcomes, Saliglasa embodies a commitment to personalized, patient-centered care. Dr. Kebede’s deep understanding of the challenges patients face in healthcare settings—often due to limited time patients have with their physicians and the complex nature of health systems—has shaped our unique approach to care. As a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice offering concierge-level services, Saliglasa is […]
- [Your Journey with Saliglasa](https://saliglasa.com/your-journey-with-saliglasa/your-journey-with-saliglasa/): Personalized Care at Saliglasa:  Understanding the difference between personalized medical care and personalized medicine is essential. Personalized medicine (or precision medicine) utilizes genetic and predictive technologies to tailor medical treatments, while personalized medical care emphasizes individualized support based on your specific healthcare needs and preferences. At Saliglasa, our focus is personalized medical care—enhancing your overall health outcomes and satisfaction. Your Initial Consultation and Assessment When you join Saliglasa, you’ll first complete a comprehensive intake form and provide your medical history, including current medications, prior to your initial visit. If you join one of our focused coaching groups you’ll also fill out […]
- [Employers](https://saliglasa.com/employers/): Empower Your Workforce with Saliglasa Direct Primary CareAffordable, Accessible Healthcare for Your Employees in Gwinnett County What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)?Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model where patients pay a flat monthly fee to access unlimited, personalized care. By eliminating insurance and third-party billing, DPC offers more direct access to your primary care provider, including same- or next-day appointments. With a focus on preventive care, chronic disease management, and wellness support, DPC ensures higher quality care at a predictable cost, while reducing administrative overhead for both patients and businesses.   Schedule a 15 min talk with Dr. […]
- [-About Saliglasa](https://saliglasa.com/contact-2/): About Saliglasa  At Saliglasa, we are driven by a simple yet powerful mission: to transform healthcare into a partnership where every patient feels heard, seen, understood and empowered. Founded by Dr. Kebede, a physician with over 20 years of experience and a passion for improving health outcomes, Saliglasa embodies a commitment to personalized, patient-centered care. Dr. Kebede’s deep understanding of the challenges patients face in healthcare settings—often due to limited time patients have with their physicians and the complex nature of health systems—has shaped our unique approach to care. As a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice offering concierge-level services, Saliglasa […]
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- [Talks](https://saliglasa.com/talks/): Saliglasa Talks Engage and participate with us and other members of the community to get closer to a healthier life. Join the Conversation: May 16, 2025 – Health Talk: Women’ health across Life Stages: What Every Woman Should Know Hey ladies!  May is Women’s Health Month!  Join us for an empowering and informative session hosted by Dr. Kebede from Saliglasa, where we’ll explore key aspects of women’s health from puberty through menopause. Date and time: Friday, May 16 · 12 – 1 pm EDT Location: Online or in-person at Saliglasa Whether you prefer to attend in person or online, we’ve […]
- [Terms & Conditions](https://saliglasa.com/terms-conditions/): Terms and Conditions Welcome to Saliglasa! These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of Saliglasa’s Website, located at https://saliglasa.com/. By accessing this website we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use Saliglasa if you do not agree to take all of the terms and conditions stated on this page. The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement and Disclaimer Notice and all Agreements: “Client”, “You” and “Your” refers to you, the person log on this website and compliant to the Company’s terms and conditions. “The Company”, “Ourselves”, […]
- [Privacy Policy](https://saliglasa.com/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy Last updated: March 04, 2024 This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy has been created with the help of the Privacy Policy Generator. Interpretation and Definitions Interpretation The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have […]
- [Videos](https://saliglasa.com/videos/): https://youtu.be/gNxo6_9HKBk?si=fTBsTgkXXmbqiMfG Dr. Sosena Kebede, Founder & Medical Director of Saliglasa Direct Primary Care Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere. Check the link here   About DPC and Saliglasa Check out the interview of Dr. Kebede on Business RadioX! Check the link here
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- [Consultancy Service](https://saliglasa.com/consultancy-service/): We Know How to Improve Health Outcomes!   Are you a third party payer (commercial, private or public), or a health system interested in the health outcome improvement of your clients? Contact us to learn how our interventions impact lives and will help your bottom line!  Contact us Good Health Outcome = Quality Service Delivery + Engaged Patients. Quality improvement (QI) in healthcare is a discipline that is dedicated to making healthcare service safer, timely, more effective, equitable, efficient and patient centered – the original 6 domains identified by National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute Of Medicine, IOM). Quality Improvement’s […]
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- [Pricing](https://saliglasa.com/pricing/): Saliglasa Direct Primary Care Saliglasa is a Direct Primary Care (DPC) that offers high-quality, personalized healthcare without the barriers of traditional health insurance- for members and non-members.   Memberships Members (Ages 18-30) $175/month ✓ Appointments within 24-48 hours ✓ Unlimited access to physician ✓ Free in home visit 4x/year* ✓ Free in-hospital visit if admitted ✓ Care coordination with specialist and hospital visits ✓ Patient engagement services Get Started Members (Ages >30) $195/month ✓ Appointments within 24-48 hours ✓ Unlimited access to physician ✓ Free in home visit 4x/year* ✓ Free in-hospital visit if admitted* ✓ Care coordination with specialist […]
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- [Dr. Kebede](https://saliglasa.com/your-journey-with-saliglasa/): Sosena Kebede, MD, MPH, CHC Hello, I’m Dr. Sosena Kebede, and I’m excited to partner with you on your health journey! As a board-certified internal medicine physician and public health expert, I bring years of experience in clinical care, health policy, patient safety, and quality improvement. I’ve served as faculty at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, held joint appointments at the Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, and led efforts to improve healthcare access and patient engagement. Before founding Saliglasa, I established HealthCare Engagement LLC to promote patient empowerment in underserved communities. […]
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