Reliant’s Unique Team Approach to Care
You may have noticed that when you go to your doctor’s office for care you often see more people than just your doctor. That’s because at Reliant we rely …
Are You Aware of the Latest Pap Smear Guidelines?
Until recently, most women were used to getting an annual Pap smear to screen for cervical cancer each year. However, changes in screening guidelines have made the annual test …
Medical Minute: High Blood Pressure
Dr. Kristen Newsom, a family practice physician at our Holden location, discusses high blood pressure in her second “Medical Minute” video. Take a look!
Want to Avoid the Flu? Follow These Tips!
Flu viruses spread mainly from person to person contact through droplets when people cough, sneeze or talk. They also spread when people touch something with the flu virus on …
Reliant Medical Group and Southboro Medical Group to Merge
After announcing in August our intentions to pursue a merger, Reliant Medical Group and Southboro Medical Group have officially agreed to move forward with the merger now that both …
Do I Need to See a Rheumatologist?
Although it’s a little hard to believe, the first members of the baby-boom generation are now 65 or older. If you are around that age, you’ve probably noticed a …
Medical Minute: Breastfeeding Benefits for Mom and Baby
Dr. Kristen Newsom, a family practice physician at our Holden location, sat down for a “Medical Minute” video to discuss the numerous benefits that breastfeeding has for both moms and babies. Check …
Vitamin D – Are You Getting Enough?
People over 65 are much more prone to develop vitamin D deficiency because of various risk factors including decreased dietary intake, diminished sunlight exposure, reduced skin thickness, decreased intestinal …