MassHealth Members Will Soon Need to Renew Their Health Coverage
Beginning in April 2023, MassHealth is requiring members to complete a coverage renewal process. What you need to do now: Make sure MassHealth has your most up to date …
Important COVID-19 Testing Update
Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, Reliant Medical Group has closed its offsite COVID-19 testing facilities in Auburn and Marlborough, effective Monday, March 27th. The declining …
Medical Mythbuster: Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?
Growing up, our parents sometimes warned us that cracking our knuckles will “cause arthritis.” Fortunately, those who like to lean back in their chair and give their knuckles a …
Menopause: What to Expect
By Azadeh Nasseh, MD Department of Internal Medicine Menopause is a natural part of aging and signals the end of a woman’s reproductive years. While it is something that …
Are Seasonal Allergies Affecting Your Child?
By Anjali Mehta, MD Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery & Allergy Springtime is finally here, and along with the warmer weather comes seasonal allergies that affect …
Medical Minute: Treating Bladder Leakage
Many women deal with the problem of incontinence every day without seeking treatment. Fortunately, there are many effective ways to treat this very common problem. At Reliant, we have …
Kidney Stones: What You Need to Know
By Suzanne Martin, MD Division of Nephrology Chances are, you’ve heard a friend or a relative talking about dealing with kidney stones, as they are a very common problem. …
Is Your Child Ready for a Smartphone?
By Kia McCarthy, NP Department of Pediatrics For many parents, deciding when to give their child their first smartphone can cause more than a little anxiety. After all, …
Chair Exercises are Great for Seniors
As we get older we often have mobility issues but that doesn’t mean that we can’t exercise. Chair exercises are a great way for older adults to work out. …
Is a Medication Shortage Affecting You? Here’s Some Advice That Can Help
By Mirjeta Bytyqi, PharmD – Director of Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Management Services For some time, a number of medications prescribed by doctors and other caregivers have been in …
Symptom Checker is Here to Help You!
Just because you feel ill doesn’t mean you need to call your doctor’s office. Symptom Checker is available through MyChart for Reliant patients age 12 and older who have …
Is Red Wine Really Good for Your Heart?
Moderate alcohol consumption has long been known to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, does red wine offer more protection to the heart than other alcoholic beverages? Fortunately …