Patients Can Now Self-Schedule COVID-19 Tests in MyChart
Need a COVID-19 test? Reliant patients can now use MyChart* to self-schedule a COVID-19 test at our Auburn or Marlboro drive-thru testing locations. Click on “Schedule an appointment” and …
Love a Pumpkin Spice Latte? Here’s How to Make it a Little Healthier
There’s a lot to look forward to in the fall – fresher air, changing colors, not to mention the sweet smell of pumpkin spice lattes. We admit, they are …
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Can Be Highly Effective
By John V. Chisholm III, MD Department of Family Practice Board-certified in Addiction Medicine The United States has been in the midst of an opioid epidemic for a number …
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 (or air-conditioned if possible) places …
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 …
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 …
A Filthy Phone May Make You Sick – Here’s How to Disinfect It.
By Ye Li, MD Family Practice Reliant Medical Group We all seem to spend a lot of time using our cell phones these days. In fact, it is estimated …
Planning a Vacation? Be Sure to Take Precautions for Covid-19
By Gregory T. Williams, MD Chief of Infectious Diseases Reliant Medical Group With summer well underway, many of us are anxious to get away, relax, and enjoy ourselves. However, …
How Virtual Care Benefits You
By Larry Garber, MD Reliant Medical Group Internist and Director of Informatics You may have heard about “virtual care,” or “telemedicine” but are not sure what it is. Virtual …
Feeling Cooler? Study Says Average Human Temperature is No Longer 98.6.
By Michael Sheehy, MD Chief of Population Health and Analytics Reliant Medical Group Back in 1851, a German doctor named Carl Wunderlich determined that the average human body temperature …
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.
Start the Check-In Process at Home With MyChart
Did you know that many of our new locations offer the ability to start the check-in process at home? Just make sure that you are signed up for MyChart …
It’s Never Too Late for Resolutions
By Danielle Barry, PhD Psychologist, Division of Behavioral Health Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? Did you keep it? 45% of Americans make a New Year’s …
Assigning a MyChart Adult Proxy
Did you know that as an adult, you can allow someone access to your MyChart account in place of or in addition to yourself? This is called proxy access. …
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 …
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. …
Flu Season May Have Reached Peak
By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Reliant Medical Group It may not have been a remarkably bad winter weather-wise here in New England, but there have been …
Don’t Let Old Man Winter Stop You From Getting the Exercise You Need!
It’s no secret that most of us exercise less during the winter months than we should. (Few of us are willing to go for a jog when it’s 32 …