10 Key Facts About Prostate Cancer You Should Know
By Bradley Switzer, MD Chief of Hematology/Oncology September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time to learn more about how this potentially deadly disease affects men. At Reliant, …
5 Ways Older Adults Can Improve Their Mental Health
By Nancy Swayze, MD Chief of Skilled Nursing Facilities According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study of mental health in adults age 55 or greater, it is …
5 Tips to Help Your Healthy Eating Stay on Course This Summer
During the summer months, we all like to go out and enjoy ourselves more. From vacations at the shore to neighborhood barbecues, June, July and August are usually the …
Healthy Tips for Eating at Cookouts
Memorial Day kicks off the summer cookout season. It’s the perfect time to socialize with friends and family in the great outdoors while enjoying delicious food. Staying in tune …
Is Something Keeping You Up at Night?
By Lauren Katz, NP Department of Family Practice Everyone seems to have a lot to worry about these days. From rising prices, to COVID-19, to a war in Europe, …
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 …
How Can People Protect Their Health When Temperatures are Very High?
The two important tips for protecting your health during extreme heat are to keep cool and use common sense. For example: Stay in cool places – air conditioning if …
What are Some of the Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses and What Should I Do?
There are a variety of heat-related illnesses and the warning signs and symptoms are similar, but unique for each. Some of the most common illnesses and their warning signs …
Fast Facts About Sun Exposure
With the warm weather upon us, everyone wants to be outside and bask in the sunshine. But don’t forget to protect yourself against the sun’s harsh rays. Check out …
Five Ways to Avoid Skin Cancer
You can greatly reduce your chances of getting skin cancer by following these 5 simple guidelines: Try to avoid sun exposure between 10am and 4pm when the rays are …
Tips for Managing Chronic Stress
Dr. Quang Le, a ReadyMED physician, offers these tips on how to reduce the effects of chronic stress.
Sunscreen Tips
Ever wonder, does sunscreen really expire? How much do I really need to put on before heading outdoors? Check out these helpful sunscreen tips and find out! Be sure …
Children and Sunburn: A Dangerous Combination
According to recent medical research, children who suffer just one severe blistering sunburn may have doubled their chances of getting skin cancer. Although the pain of the sunburn may …
Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
We are taking every action possible to protect our patients, our clinical staff and the community from COVID-19. Learn more about how you can protect yourself and how we’re …
How to Reduce the Effects of Chronic Stress
Dr. Quang Le, a ReadyMED physician, offers these tips on how to reduce the effects of chronic stress.
Have You Received Your Flu Shot?
By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Reliant Medical Group The flu can do more than make you sick and miserable. It can cause severe illness and lead …
Chronic Stress Effects on the Body
One of our ReadyMED providers, Dr. Quang Le, helped us discuss the effects that chronic stress can have on your health in the following video:
Stress: What You Need To Know
One of our ReadyMED providers, Dr. Quang Le, helped us discuss the impacts of stress on the body in the following video:
Personal Coaching For You… One Text at a Time.
In today’s busy world, finding time for ourselves can be difficult, but living a healthy lifestyle just got a little easier. At Reliant Medical Group, we care about our …
“Tide Pod Challenge” is the Latest Dangerous Teen Fad
Teenagers have always been prone to faddish trends (and sometimes doing dumb things) but more recent fads, such as the “Tide pod challenge” and “fire challenge,” have risen to …
Marijuana – Is It Really Dangerous?
By Dr. Michael Sheehy, Chief of Population Health and Analytics It’s hard not to notice that people’s attitudes to marijuana have changed pretty dramatically over the years. Once known …
Planning on Traveling Outside of the Country? Here Are Some Tips for Your Trip
Summer is a popular time for vacations – let the fun begin! As you plan your holidays, here are a few tips to ensure you enjoy your trips to …
Reliant Recognizes National Men’s Health Week
Every June, National Men’s Health Week is celebrated and this year it falls from June 12th-18th. This event aims to encourage men and boys to take control of their life …
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 …
What Does the Color of Your Snot Mean?
We know it’s kind of a gross topic to talk about boogers, but haven’t you ever wondered what the different colors of your mucous means? We spoke with otolaryngologist, Dr. …