Learning the warning signs of melanoma could save your life! If you have a mole or pigmented area of the skin that shows any of the four melanoma warning …

We spoke with Dr. William Horgan at our Milford Pediatrics office about how to prepare your child for school, and for kindergarten in particular. Dr. Horgan is welcoming new …

By Elizabeth Askew, OD Optometrist, Southboro Medical Group Most of us love to be around the water this time of year, whether visiting the ocean or our favorite lake …

By Dr. Joseph DiFranza Family Practitioner, Reliant Medical Group When you are vomiting every hour or going through a bad round of diarrhea, you may not care that much …

Jonathan Ponte, Nurse Practitioner, from Reliant Medical Group’s orthopedic surgery department, visited the Worcester Bravehearts field to discuss the signs of concussions and their prevalence in sports.

Tasty summer recipes for yourself or to bring to gatherings! Chicken and Cucumber Salad with Parsley Pesto Makes 6 servings Ingredients ½ cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (from …

By Mary Ellen Dugan, MD Department of Pediatrics, Southboro Medical Group As a pediatrician for 30 years, I have oftentimes been inspired and sometimes saddened by changes in our …

By Dr. Leslie Bourne Chief of Behavioral Medicine, Reliant Medical Group Recently, many Americans were shocked by the deaths of celebrities Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Their deaths remind …

By Dr. Stacey Maslow Department of Pediatrics, Reliant Medical Group Children love to play! Playgrounds can be fun, exciting, creative places to play.  Every pediatrician, however, has treated children …

“Are you having trouble putting food on the table?” As a parent, you might be somewhat taken aback when your pediatrician asks you this question or you see it …

By Lynne Masterson, CNM Reliant Obstetrics and Gynecology Dept. Many women first consider a midwife’s services when they find out they are pregnant. Others look for a midwife to …

  Fun recipes to bring to barbeques or to serve when hosting one! Creamy Artichoke Dip Makes 15 servings Ingredients 3 garlic cloves 18 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed …

Dr. Joseph Cohen, Director of Endocrinology at Reliant Medical Group, speaks on hyperthyroidism, a condition where the thyroid produces too many hormones. To learn about hypothyroidism, watch Dr. Cohen’s …

Reliant Medical Group is pleased to announce that we have partnered with UMass Memorial Healthcare and Shields Healthcare Group to open a new surgery center in Shrewsbury. Learn more …

We spoke with Dr. Joseph Cohen, Director of Endocrinology, to learn about thyroid conditions and the symptoms of hypothyroidism. To learn about hyperthyroidism, watch Dr. Cohen’s other video here.

By Dr. Stacey Maslow Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics It’s a classic image that most of us are familiar with – a parent spoon-feeding some baby food to a child …

By Dr. Herath Wijerathna Reliant Medical Group Internal Medicine Each year, more than 300,000 children go to the emergency room due to injuries caused on a bike. Accidents and …

The third week of May each year is National Prevention Week. The theme for 2018 is “Action today. Healthier Tomorrow”. This theme is meant to increase awareness of the …

By Dr. Michael Sheehy Chief of Population Health and Analytics Reliant Medical Group Oftentimes, one of the biggest fears people have as they get older is the risk of …

Tech neck and texting thumb are common afflictions for those who spend a lot of time on their cell phones. We spoke with Martha Robillard, Occupational Therapist, to learn about how …

By Dr. Robert Harizi Division Chief, Reliant Medical Group Cardiology Ever notice that people at the gym seem to spend more time finding the right song on their workout …

By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise in the U.S and according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), they …

By Dr. Joseph DiFranza Department of Family Medicine – Fitchburg Reliant Medical Group We all seem to get sick at the most inopportune time – just before a big …

By Dr. Justin Dorfman, Southboro Medical Group Internal Medicine (Board-certified in Sports Medicine) Do you take your exercise seriously? Runners, cyclists, soccer players and other athletes who engage in …

By Dr. Michael Papper Reliant Medical Group Gastroenterology Doctors know that screening for colorectal cancer is an exam that truly saves lives. We also know that patients sometimes delay …