Changing Your Eye Color for Halloween? It’s a Little Tricky
Want to look like your favorite movie character or celebrity this Halloween? Colored contact lenses can help change the look of your eyes, but using them the wrong way …
Reliant Medical Group Launches Pride+ Care Program
Reliant Medical Group is proud to announce the launch of Pride+ Care, a new primary care program that began in August. Whether you need a primary care provider (PCP) …
Understanding Prebiotic Sodas
You may have noticed more prebiotic sodas in stores lately. These fizzy drinks are often promoted as a healthier choice than regular soda because they contain ingredients that may …
Potty Training: A Helpful Guide for Teaching Your Toddler
Potty training is an important step in your child’s growth. Most children are potty trained by age three, but every child develops at their own pace. Knowing when to …
When Your Baby Won’t Stop Crying: Understanding and Managing Colic
Having a new baby is exciting, but it can also be stressful—especially when your baby cries for long periods and nothing seems to help. If this sounds familiar, your …
Chances Are, It’s Time for Your Eye Exam
Having a yearly eye exam is an important part of your overall health. Even if you think your vision is fine, you could need an adjustment to your prescription …
Swimmer’s Ear: What a Parent Needs to Know
By Dr. Alexandra Almanzar Reliant Pediatrics Summertime—the time of year when families love to enjoy themselves at a local beach or pool. It’s also the time when many children …
Make Sure Your Child Gets the Right Sleep for School
By Dr. Coleman Clifford Reliant Pediatrics Although it may seem that summer is going to last forever, another school year isn’t far away. One thing that parents can do …
Essential Tips for Bathing and Caring for Your Baby’s Skin
By Dr. Tara Thurston and Devon Joyce, PA Department of Pediatrics Bringing home a new baby is exciting, but it can also feel a little overwhelming. Many new parents …
Don’t Neglect Air Quality Alerts!
By Kevin Martin, MD Division of Pulmonology Many areas of our country, including New England, are currently experiencing poor air quality conditions. Chances are, you’ve seen Air Quality Alerts …
Pet Allergens: What You Need to Know
By Cormac DePan, MD Division of Allergy and Otolaryngology Many of us enjoy having pets, but for some of us they can cause serious issues with allergies. Pets, including …
The Safest Way to Remove Pesky Earwax
Did you know that your ears are self-cleaning? That’s right, your ears usually take care of themselves when it comes to earwax. The wax, known as cerumen, dries up, …
Learn More About Osteoporosis and Bone Density Testing
What Is Osteoporosis? May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, the perfect time to learn more about this all-too-common problem. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that makes bones weak …
Ten Simple Tips to Protect Your Eyes
Having good vision is essential for our safety, independence, and overall quality of life. That’s why it’s so important never to do anything that can harm your eyes. Below …
Lyme Disease: Here’s What You Need to Know
Lyme disease is a common tick-borne illness that can cause serious health problems if it is not treated. It is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. People get Lyme …
Bike Helmets Make Summer Safer
Each year, more than 300,000 children go to the emergency room due to injuries caused on a bike. Accidents and falls while riding a bike can be very serious, …
Toddler Tantrums: A Parent’s Guide to Staying Calm
By Julia Staschen, MD Reliant Pediatrics Watching your toddler melt down into a big tantrum can feel overwhelming, and you are not alone if this leaves you feeling stressed …
Burning Question: Heartburn and Your Treatment Choices
Almost all of us have experienced a burning feeling in our chest after eating a big meal. This is called heartburn, also known as acid reflux. It happens when …
Understanding Stress and Ways to Cope
Stress is something everyone feels. We often get stressed at work, at home, or even while driving. A small amount of stress can actually be helpful. It can help …
Helping You Get the Care Your Child Needs – Fast
Parenting today is tough enough without long waits for care. At Reliant, we make pediatric visits easy and convenient, offering timely appointments and flexible scheduling to help your child …
Nation’s New Nutritional Guidelines Emphasize Whole Foods
In case you haven’t heard, America’s dietary guidelines have received an overhaul. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture unveiled the new guidelines on …
Please Don’t Put Off Your Colorectal Cancer Screening!
By Dr. Bradley Switzer Chief of Hematology/Oncology March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, but it’s always a good time to be more aware of the dangers of colon cancer. …
Bladder Leakage is Easier to Treat Than You Thought
By Margaret Hines, MD Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Surgery Have you ever leaked urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze, or exercise? Or felt a strong urge to go …
Do You Know the Signs of a Heart Attack in Women?
By Deepti Kumar, MD Reliant Medical Group Cardiology We all know a heart attack can be life-threatening. That’s why it’s crucial to recognize the warning signs. In women, the …
It’s True, Honey Really Can Help a Child with a Cold
It’s cold season once again and many parents are looking for ways to help a child get through the misery of a cold. The American Academy of Pediatrics does …