It’s not too late to get your flu shot!
Book an appointment through MyChart. This year, getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever. Flu vaccines are the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and …
Time to Get Your Booster Shot
By Gregory T. Williams Chief of Infectious Disease We’ve all heard a lot about the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus recently. This variant is likely more transmissible than …
5 Tips to Help Seniors Combat Loneliness During the Holidays
By Dr. Nancy Swayze Chief of Skilled Nursing Facilities The holiday season can bring us joy, but for many people – especially seniors – it can be a very …
Should I be Concerned About My Child’s Imaginary Friend?
By Mila Caraballo, DNP Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics Every parent knows that children often have vivid imaginations. But what if that imagination includes a friend that exists only in …
Medical Mythbuster: You Can’t Receive a Flu Shot and a COVID-19 Vaccine at the Same Time
This is not true. According to the CDC, it’s perfectly fine to get COVID-19 and flu vaccinations at the same time – in fact, they encourage people to do …
Keeping Your Kids Safe and Healthy This Halloween
By Matthew Waugh, MD Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics Fall is here and that means children will soon be enjoying one of our favorite holidays – Halloween. You can make …
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Now Available at Reliant
By Jennifer Eaton, LMHC Director of the DBT Center Department of Behavioral Health Anyone can be affected with a serious mental health issue at some point in their life. …
Medical Mythbuster: Men can’t get breast cancer.
By Bradley Switzer, MD Chief of Hematology/Oncology Unfortunately, this is not true. While men don’t get breast cancer in nearly the numbers that women do, they can still suffer …
Medical Mythbuster: When a Child’s Runny Nose Turns Green, That’s a Sign You Need Antibiotics
By Kia McCarthy, NP Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics Many parents mistakenly believe that their child’s green nasal mucous means there is a worsening infection present. In truth, most colds …
Now is the time to move the needle on flu vaccinations
Only half of Americans get their annual flu shots despite encouragement from health care providers. Read this article from Advisory Board to see how three physicians from Optum, Sanofi …
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 …
A Flu Shot is Even More Important This Year
By Dr. Gregory T. Williams Chief of Infectious Disease We’ve all heard a lot about the need to get vaccinated for COVID-19. We want to make sure you don’t …
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 …
Don’t Let Myths About the COVID-19 Vaccine Prevent You from Getting Vaccinated
By Gregory T. Williams, MD Chief of Infectious Disease Despite millions of Americans being safely vaccinated, many people are still reluctant to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 …
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 …
Vaccine Exemption Letters
Many companies and federal, state and municipal offices are requiring employees to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Reliant Medical Group supports vaccination for all eligible individuals. Therefore, in …
Women’s Center for Pelvic Medicine and Surgery is Moving
Effective September 13th, the Women’s Center for Pelvic Medicine and Surgery, currently located in Suite 160 at Worcester Medical Center, is moving. The Center will relocate to Reliant Medical …
Preparing Your Children Emotionally for Returning to School
By Lloyd Fisher, MD Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics President, Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic has been particularly difficult for families with …
You Can Count on Advanced Practitioners for Great Care
These days, a visit to your doctor’s office often means seeing an advanced practitioner (AP). Advanced practitioners are playing an increasingly important role in providing patient care at Reliant …
Pandemic Gives Rise to Eating Disorders Among Adolescents
According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, one unfortunate side effect of the pandemic has been an alarming rise in eating disorders among teenagers. Outpatient and …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – July 2021
Watermelon Caprese Salad Serves 6 Ingredients 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon ¼ cup thinly …
5 Tips for Caring for a Sunburn
By Shawn Eck, PA-C Division of Dermatology It’s that time of year when sunburns are all too common. Here’s some tips to help your skin heal if you forget …
10 Tips for Visiting a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
By Nancy Swayze, MD Chief of Skilled Nursing Facilities Many people feel anxious about visiting a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. It can be a difficult experience at times …
Medical Mythbuster: Kids Younger than Four Can’t Learn to Swim
This is not true. While it’s possible for children as young as infants to learn to swim, the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends waiting until age one before …
Summer Road Trip? Make the Journey Half the Fun
By Stacey Maslow, MD Department of Pediatrics We all remember those summer road trips from our youth, where we no doubt fidgeted in the back seat and probably annoyed …