Play it Safe with Your Medications
As we get older, we often need to take more and more medications. While medications often help us live longer and healthier lives, they can also be dangerous if …
Understanding the Refill Renewal Process
Getting a prescription renewed after you run out of refills often takes more time than people think. So, we wanted to share how the process works to help make …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipe of the Month – August 2023
Salmon Caesar Salad Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 (5 ounce) skinless salmon fillets (see Tip) 1 teaspoon ground pepper, divided ⅛ teaspoon salt …
Medical Mythbuster: Is “Ozempic Butt” an Actual Medical Problem?
Chances are, you’ve heard of Ozempic and similar medications such as Wegovy that have been all over the news and social media recently. Ozempic (semaglutide) is an injectable drug …
Independence Day Holiday Notice
All Reliant Medical Group locations are closed for Independence Day, Thursday, July 4th. For patients needing care, Virtual ReadyMED sees patients from 7:00 am – 11:00 pm via video. Patients …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipe of the Month – June 2023
Greek Yogurt Bark Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1½ cups of low-fat light vanilla Greek yogurt (total carbohydrates should be less than 20g per serving) ½ cup of blueberries 4 …
Can walking just 11 minutes a day really lower your risk of death?
According to a new study of physical activity, disease risk, and mortality, the answer is yes. The findings showed that just 11 minutes of exercise per day can lower …
Reliant bills are going paperless on July 31st
In an effort to deliver a more secure, convenient and eco-friendly way to receive bills, Reliant Medical Group will auto-enroll all patients with MyChart accounts in paperless billing starting …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipe of the Month – May 2023
Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 large sweet potato, scrubbed ¾ cup chopped kale 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed ¼ cup hummus 2 tablespoons water Directions Prick sweet potato all over with a …
Masking Will Be Optional at Reliant Medical Group
Effective May 11th, masks will no longer be required in our Reliant Medical Group clinical offices (including at Worcester Medical Center). This decision aligns with the lifting of the …
Leominster ReadyMed to Offer Orthopedic Walk-In Care
Beginning May 13th, ReadyMED in Leominster will be offering Orthopedic Walk-In Care on Saturdays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Receive same day care by an Orthopedic Specialist for: …
Does Eating More Fiber Help with Constipation?
For many years, it has been widely accepted that dietary fiber intake is important for proper gut health and to promote regular bowel movements. However, are there any relevant …
Join All of Us and Help Make Medicine More Effective
The All of Us research program, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is an ambitious, nationwide effort to find better ways to predict, prevent and treat disease. The goal …
Lab Testing is Now More Convenient
Reliant Medical Group and Quest Diagnostics are working together to make it more convenient for Reliant patients to get their blood drawn and other lab testing. In addition to …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipe of the Month – April 2023
Thai-Inspired Red Lentil Bowls Makes 8 servings Ingredients Bowls 1 head Romanesco broccoli, cut into florets 1 cup black or forbidden rice 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed and …
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 …
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 …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipe of the Month – March 2023
Chicken Curry Cup of Noodles Makes 3 servings Ingredients 3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon paste, divided 6 teaspoons red curry paste, divided 6 tablespoons coconut milk, divided 1 ½ cups …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipe of the Month – February 2023
Ricotta and Yogurt Parfait Makes 2 servings Ingredients ¾ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt ¼ cup part-skim ricotta ½ teaspoon lemon zest ¼ cup raspberries 1 tablespoon slivered almonds …
Medical Mythbuster: Does a Dry January lead to a Boozy February?
After enjoying adult beverages around the holidays, did you participate in the popular annual challenge called “Dry January,” a month of abstinence from drinking alcoholic beverages? While abstaining from …