Don’t Miss Medicare Open Enrollment!
It’s that time of year again, when millions of Americans across the country have the opportunity to select or switch their health insurance benefits for the coming year. The …
Medical Mythbuster: Does a Pumpkin Spice Latte Really Contain as Much Sugar as Two Snickers Bars?
Well, not quite, but it’s very close. Two full-size Snickers bars contain 54 grams of sugar, while a 16 oz. pumpkin spice latte from your favorite coffee chain contains …
MyChart Makes Managing Your Healthcare Easier
We know our patients are busy and don’t get sick on a schedule. Sometimes you just don’t have time to call your doctor’s office in the middle of the …
Have You Heard About our Blood Pressure Check Events?
Reliant’s Blood Pressure Check events are for adults age 18+. These events are not only a great way to get an accurate blood pressure check but also a way …
Don’t Forget Your Flu Shot this Year. Schedule an appointment in MyChart!
The flu is a serious illness that should never be taken lightly. The best way to protect yourself (and your loved ones) is with a simple flu shot. This …
Get your flu shot and take charge of your health.
Schedule an appointment with your PCP’s office or book directly through MyChart. The flu shot helps keep your loved ones, family and community safe from the flu. Even healthy …
Medical Minute: Virtual Primary Care
Virtual Primary Care can be an appealing health care option for people who are comfortable receiving most or all of their primary care remotely via video. Adults aged 18+ …
Proper Vaccination Has Never Been More Important
By Dr. Dan Slater Chair, Pediatrics & Associate Chair, Primary Care August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance to remind people of all ages about the importance …
Medical Mythbuster: Are there really heavy metals in chocolate?
If you really love chocolate, you may want to sit down before reading this article. A recent study has shown that many cocoa-containing products such as chocolate contain concerning …
Patient Advisory Council Now Accepting Applications!
Reliant is now inviting adult patients (age 18+) and parents of pediatric patients to apply for membership in our Patient Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC is an important resource …
Labor Day Holiday Notice
All Reliant Medical Group locations are closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. If you need care, Virtual ReadyMED is available via video for patients age …
Heatstroke Can be Deadly. Learn What Signs to Watch For.
Heatstroke is a very dangerous condition caused by the body overheating. A person suffering heatstroke requires immediate treatment because it can be life-threatening. Learn more about the key warning …
Medical Mythbuster: Shark Attacks in the US keep rising…
Actually, the good news is that shark attacks in the United States have trended down in recent years, according to the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File (ISAF).The chance of …
You Don’t Have to Live with ED
Did you know that about 50% of men over age 40 have experienced some type of erectile dysfunction? Even more alarming is that less than half of men will …
All of Us Research Program Supports Next Generation of Science Workforce
Research Hub Summer Institute introduces educators to robust Researcher Workbench for in-classroom use to advance science education. The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program trained 18 community college …
Natick ReadyMED NOW OPEN
We are thrilled to announce our sixth ReadyMED office is NOW OPEN in Natick! Conveniently located at 1400 Worcester Street on Route 9 across from Shoppers World, ReadyMED PLUS …
Medical Mythbuster: My picnic food will be safe as long as I keep it in the shade
Whether your summer picnic is at the beach or in your backyard, it important to know that just keeping your food in the shade isn’t enough to keep it …
New MyChart Features
At Reliant, we’re always trying to make improvements in our systems in order to make managing and receiving healthcare easier for our patients. One of the ways we do …
Medical Mythbuster: Do Natural Insect Repellants Really Keep the Bugs Away?
Whether you enjoy spending leisurely evenings in the backyard or time hiking in the woods, you’re bound to come across some annoying bugs. Since some insects like mosquitoes and …
Medical Mythbuster: Fried Foods Won’t Harm My Health…
If your doctor has told you to limit or avoid eating fried foods, it’s for a good reason. This is because there is strong evidence that regularly eating fried …
Living on a Low Income? Learn How You Can Save on Medicare Costs
Residents of Massachusetts can receive help with their Medicare health insurance costs through the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs). These programs, designed for those on a low income, can help …
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 …
Medical Mythbuster: Can eating black licorice really increase your blood pressure?
It certainly can! Glycyrrhizin, a compound found in licorice root, can raise your blood pressure significantly. Consuming too much licorice can cause the body’s potassium levels to fall, which …
ReadyMED is Coming to Natick!
We’re happy to announce that our sixth ReadyMED office is set to open this summer in Natick! Conveniently located on Route 9, this location will be a ReadyMED Plus, …
All of Us Research Program’s Return of Health-Related DNA Results will help improve genetic testing for more communities.
All of Us Returns Health-Related DNA Results to 100,000 Participants
The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program has returned personalized health-related DNA results to more than 100,000 participants. In doing so, the program looked at a …