Reliant Recognized Again as Best and Brightest of 2021
Reliant Medical Group has been named as one of the Greater Boston area’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® for the fourth year in a row! The Best and …
Medical Mythbuster: Can the Flu Vaccine Give You the Flu?
This is false, despite the rumors that circulate every year around the flu season. Vaccines cannot cause flu illness because they contain an inactive virus or virus particles. Some …
Accepting Applicants for Patient Advisory Council
Reliant is inviting adult patients (age 18+) and parents of pediatric patients to apply for membership on our Patient Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC, which has existed for over …
Medical Mythbuster: When a Child’s Runny Nose Turns Green, That’s a Sign You Need Antibiotics
By Kia McCarthy, NP Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics Many parents mistakenly believe that their child’s green nasal mucous means there is a worsening infection present. In truth, most colds …
Now is the time to move the needle on flu vaccinations
Only half of Americans get their annual flu shots despite encouragement from health care providers. Read this article from Advisory Board to see how three physicians from Optum, Sanofi …
Love a Pumpkin Spice Latte? Here’s How to Make it a Little Healthier
There’s a lot to look forward to in the fall – fresher air, changing colors, not to mention the sweet smell of pumpkin spice lattes. We admit, they are …
Medicare Annual Enrollment is Just a Few Weeks Away!
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2023 begins next month! This is the one time of year when most Medicare-eligible people have the option of making changes to their Medicare plan, …
A Flu Shot is Even More Important This Year
By Dr. Gregory T. Williams Chief of Infectious Disease We’ve all heard a lot about the need to get vaccinated for COVID-19. We want to make sure you don’t …
Flu Shots: Know the Facts
What’s your top excuse for not getting a flu shot? These myth busters will prove that getting vaccinated is your best shot for not getting the flu. Get your …
Don’t Let Myths About the COVID-19 Vaccine Prevent You from Getting Vaccinated
By Gregory T. Williams, MD Chief of Infectious Disease Despite millions of Americans being safely vaccinated, many people are still reluctant to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 …
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Can Be Highly Effective
By John V. Chisholm III, MD Department of Family Practice Board-certified in Addiction Medicine The United States has been in the midst of an opioid epidemic for a number …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – September 2021
Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans Serves 4 (20 modified post-op servings) Ingredients 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive …