Don’t Skip Your Child’s Vitamin K Shot!
By Kia McCarthy, NP Department of Pediatrics Vitamin K is essential to help a newborn baby’s blood clot normally. This is why it is given as a shot within …
Medical Minute: Travel Clinic
Reliant’s Travel Clinic can help you prepare for your trip, no matter where in the world you may be going. Learn about all the services offered in our video …
Taking Too Many Pain Relievers Can Be Dangerous
By Kenneth Kronlund, MD, FACP Associate Medical Director, Quality and Risk Management Most people occasionally take pain relievers whether for a headache, back pain, arthritis or other problems. However, …
Is it Time for Your Colon Cancer Screening?
By Dr. David Gilchrist Department of Family Practice, Reliant Medical Group If you are age 45 or older, it’s time to schedule your colon cancer screening. This type of …
Shrewsbury Pediatrics Wins MHQP Patient Experience Award
Congratulations to Reliant’s Pediatrics team in Shrewsbury for being recognized by Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) as one of the top practices in Massachusetts for patient experience in primary …
Understanding Your Blood Pressure Readings
By Felipe Fernandez del Castillo, MD Division of Nephrology February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to learn more about blood pressure and your health. Regular blood pressure …
How Long Will It Take Me to Get Fit Again?
By Linda Dylewicz, PT Director of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine It can happen to almost anyone. You work hard at the gym, do some jogging, put some time in …
Medical Mythbuster: Shoveling Snow Can Cause a Heart Attack
This is frighteningly true for some people, especially those living with heart disease or other cardiovascular issues. Living in New England, we are all too familiar with shoveling out …
It’s True, Honey Really Can Help a Child with a Cold
It’s cold season once again and many parents are looking for ways to help a child get through the misery of a cold. The American Academy of Pediatrics does …
65 or Older? Avoiding Serious Respiratory Illness is as Easy as 1-2-3!
COVID-19 and other dangerous respiratory viruses are active and spreading in our community right now. If you are age 65 or older, you have a higher risk of being …
5 Tips on Avoiding Illness During Holiday Travel
By Maegan Pollard, MD Department of Family Practice Few things are more frustrating than getting sick over the holidays, especially when traveling away from home to visit with family …
Carbon Monoxide Can be a Danger Any Time of Year
By Yasir Saleem, DO Department of Family Practice We all have a lot on our minds these days, but no matter how busy you are it’s still important to …
How to Prevent Those Holiday Meltdowns
By Dr. Tara Thurston Department of Pediatrics Few things are more dreaded than when your toddler throws a huge temper tantrum at your holiday gathering. It can add a …
Keeping Your Kids Safe and Healthy This Halloween
By Dr. Neha Esmaeili Shrewsbury Pediatrics Halloween and trick-or-treating are just around the corner. With all the temptations and goodies to be offered, following a few simple do’s and …
Oat, Almond or Cashew? Your Milk Options are Tastier Than Ever
By Dr. Mark Collins Leominster Family Practice A trip to your local grocery store will quickly reveal that milk isn’t just milk anymore. In addition to cow’s milk, there …
Sick Day or Not? How to Determine if Your Child Needs to Stay Home from School
Edited by Dr. Sheila Abdallah Department of Family Practice When you have a sick child, deciding whether or not to keep them out of school or daycare is …
How Vulnerable People Can Stay Safe During Respiratory Illness Season
By Dr. Kenneth Kronlund Department of Internal Medicine The risk of having a dangerous COVID-19 or flu infection increases with age and for people with serious health conditions. …
Vaccination Can Prevent Serious Illness from COVID-19, the Flu and RSV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expect both the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections to rise this fall and winter. Catching more than one …
What to Expect at Your Annual Wellness Exam
By K. Ahmed Hussain Department of Internal Medicine Your annual wellness exam with your primary care provider is a great way to catch potential health problems early and help …
Concerned about how much you sweat?
By Dr. Tom Rosenfeld Chief of Dermatology It’s normal to work up a sweat when you’re doing yardwork or exercising at the gym. However, if you are sweating profusely …
Medical Mythbuster: Do You Really Need to Take 10,000 Steps a Day?
By Linda Dylewicz, PT Director of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Many people who wear fitness trackers set a goal of reaching 10,000 steps per day as part of their …
Ringworm Infection? Here’s what you need to know
By Pamela Sansoucy, MD Department of Family Practice Tineas corporis, also known as ringworm, athlete’s foot, or jock itch, is not caused by a worm at all. It is …
Can You Really Die from Drinking Too Much Water?
By Felipe Fernandez del Castillo, MD Division of Nephrology It’s true, in certain instances overhydration (also known as water intoxication) can be a real health danger. In fact, there …
Do I Need to Wash My Hair Every Day?
Although many Americans make it a daily routine, the need to wash your hair every day really depends on a number of individual factors. Most people don’t require a …
Don’t Neglect Air Quality Alerts!
By Kevin Martin, MD Division of Pulmonology Many areas of our country, including New England, have suffered poor air quality this summer. Chances are, you’ve seen Air Quality Alerts …