Talking to Your Child in the Aftermath of a Tragedy
By Michelle Dalal, MD, Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for …
Dr. Michelle Dalal Receives 2017 Health Equity Hero Award
Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Dalal, one of our Milford pediatricians, who was honored this morning by Delta Dental as their 2017 “Health Equity Hero”. She was recognized for her …
Gypsy Moth Rash- What You Need to Know
There have been many reports of children getting rashes from Gypsy moth caterpillars in the recent weeks. Is it dangerous? What are the symptoms and what should you do …
Medical Minute: Car Seat Safety
We visited again with pediatrician, Dr. Joanne Samant, to learn about the appropriate car seats as your child ages. Watch the video below for great tips to keep your …
Medical Minute: The Health Benefits of Pets
This week we visited with Jocelyne Durrenberger, NP to learn about the health benefits of having pets in your home. Many pets are re-homed when couples find out they are …
How to Help Your Child Adjust to Daylight Savings Time
It’s medical fact that young children need more sleep and don’t tolerate lack of sleep as well as adults do. Even the loss of one hour of sleep can …
Reliant Kids & Why They Love Their Doctors
We talked to some kids recently to find out what they like about their Reliant doctor and their answers were great. Check out the adorable video below: If …
Teddy Bear Clinic at Holden Days
Don’t miss our special Teddy Bear Clinic in the Kid’s Court at “Holden Days” on Saturday, August 22nd from 9:00am -3:00pm. Our Holden family practice doctors will be giving …
Summer Pregnancy Comfort Tips
There’s no doubt that expecting a baby during the hot and humid summer months can be a little challenging. Pregnant women are more intolerant of heat because they have …
Medical Minute: Acne
We visited Nurse Practitioner, Kerrie McFeeters, at our Westborough site to talk about acne and tips on how to treat it. Watch her video below to learn more: Looking …
Car Seat Safety in the Winter- 3 Great Tips
Brrr…It’s been a cold winter! Here are three tips to keep your child safe in the car seat or booster seat: Dress your child in normal layering (just as …
MyChart Now Offers Direct Booking for Annual Pediatric Physicals
Making an appointment for a yearly physical with Reliant pediatricians just became a lot easier. Reliant now offers direct booking through MyChart for pediatric physical exams. Just log into …
MyChart Now Offers Direct Booking for Pediatric Annual Physicals
We know the day to day life of a parent can be busy and at Reliant, we want to make it easier. Watch our new video below to hear …
Keeping Kids Active During the “Yucky” Months
Most of us don’t stay as active as we should when the cold weather arrives. For children especially, shorter days and colder temperatures can lead to too many hours …
Medical Minute: Vaccinations for Your Child
Dr. Lloyd Fisher, a pediatrician at our May St., Worcester location, sat down for a “Medical Minute” video to discuss the benefits of immunizing your children and how vaccinations are …