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Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – June 2019

Jun 13, 2019 / No Comments

These recipes are seasoned with some flavor enhancing herbs and spices to add a little flavor variety to everyday foods. Smokin’ Paprika Chicken Makes 6 servings Ingredients ½ teaspoon …

Reliant Mammography Coming Soon in Southboro!

Jun 4, 2019 / No Comments

Mammography is currently offered in Holden, Leominster, and Neponset Street in Worcester. Beginning this July, Reliant will offer mammography services at our 24 Newton St., Southboro office. All of …

What You Need to Know About Measles Vaccine

May 28, 2019 / 1 Comment

By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Measles is a disease that has been making headlines across the nation in recent months. Outbreaks have occurred in 23 states, …

This Summer, Don’t Forget Food Safety!

May 22, 2019 / No Comments

By Ilze Kiselis, MNS, RD, LDN Nutrition Department For most of us, Memorial Day represents the start of the summer season which means fun family getaways, barbecues and picnics. …

Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – May 2019

May 13, 2019 / No Comments

These recipes are wonderful for meal planning. They can be made to eat immediately and then can be frozen for another day. Raspberry Frozen Yogurt Makes 4 cups Great …

Does Your Child Need Juice?

May 10, 2019 / No Comments

By Jocelyn Durrenberger, NP Department of Pediatrics The evidence clearly says “no.” Even though I raised my three kids on water, juice and milk and my mother raised us …

Don’t Make Your Family Guess Your Health Care Wishes

Apr 30, 2019 / 2 Comments

National Healthcare Decisions Month Focuses on the Importance of Advance Care Planning By Dr. Nancy Swayze Reliant Medical Group Geriatrics Imagine for a moment that you are in an …

Still Spanking Your Kids? Here’s Six Other Ways to Encourage Better Behavior

Apr 20, 2019 / 1 Comment

By Dr. David Gilchrist Department of Family Practice, Reliant Medical Group Fortunately, most parents understand that spanking isn’t the best way to discipline their children. Most experts believe that …

Cancer-Fighting HPV Vaccine Approved for Use in Older Adults

Apr 15, 2019 / No Comments

By Dr. Michael Sheehy, MD Chief of Population Health and Analytics Reliant Medical Group America’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved for the HPV vaccine to be given …

Did You Know that Birth Control has Benefits Beyond Preventing Pregnancy?

Mar 27, 2019 / No Comments

By Michele Sinopoli, MD Reliant Medical Group Obstetrics and Gynecology Many women enjoy the convenience of using a hormonal birth control method, such as oral contraceptive pills, arm implant, …

Medical Minute: Fine Vs. Gross Motor Skills

Mar 20, 2019 / No Comments

Alexandra King, Occupational Therapist, talks about fine and gross motor skill development in this Medical Minute. Learn about the difference between fine and gross motor skills, and the services …

Getting My First Colonoscopy – a Patient Testimonial

Mar 20, 2019 / 1 Comment

March is Colonoscopy Awareness Month. We know that many people put off scheduling this potentially life-saving exam. However, we often hear from patients after the fact that it wasn’t …

Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – March 2019

Mar 15, 2019 / No Comments

Great make ahead recipes for the week that include fruits, vegetables and/or whole grains. Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Balsamic Dressing Makes 4 servings Ingredients ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 2/3 …

It’s Never Too Late for Resolutions

Mar 2, 2019 / No Comments

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 …

Medical Minute: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy – What to Expect

Feb 26, 2019 / 1 Comment

Olga Treko, Doctor of Physical Therapy, discusses what to expect at a pelvic floor physical therapy appointment. Find out the reasons you may need pelvic floor physical therapy, what …

Medical Mythbuster: I Keep Losing My Car Keys, is it a Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Feb 22, 2019 / No Comments

By David B. Sommer, MD MPH Reliant Medical Group Neurology To forget is human. Our brains are not perfect machines, and we all forget important things sometimes. Most of …

Medical Minute: Congestive Heart Failure

Feb 14, 2019 / No Comments

Nurse Practitioner Laura Small discusses the types of congestive heart failure, symptoms, and causes in this Medical Minute. Learn more about this chronic condition that affects the heart’s ability …

Medical Minute: Nuclear Stress Test Explained

Feb 8, 2019 / No Comments

In addition to an exercise stress test, your doctor may order a nuclear stress test. This is done by using an imaging machine to create pictures showing the blood …

Medical Minute: Stress Test and What to Expect

Feb 8, 2019 / No Comments

If you’ve been scheduled for an exercise stress test, watch this video to find out what to expect! Dr. Robert Harizi, Chief of Cardiology; Joan Arakelian, Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology; …

Dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Feb 2, 2019 / No Comments

By Michael Papper, MD Division of Gastroenterology Anyone who has suffered from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) knows that life isn’t easy when your digestive tract isn’t working right. Unfortunately, …

Six Ways to Promote Empathy in Children

Jan 28, 2019 / No Comments

By Helene Titelbaum, LICSW Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician There’s no doubt that we live in an increasingly self-centered age. Whether attention-seeking celebrities or friends and family addicted …

Stressed About Your MRI? Our New Technology Helps Reduce Anxiety

Jan 20, 2019 / 8 Comments

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) exam is one of the important tools your doctor has to diagnose a medical problem. However, patients can often feel anxious when undergoing an …

Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month –January 2019

Jan 15, 2019 / No Comments

Turkey Breakfast Burritos Perfect to freeze and then toss in the microwave for a hot breakfast in minutes! Makes 8 burritos Ingredients 12 eggs ¼ cup low-fat milk 1 …

Vasectomy – a Proven Birth Control Procedure for Men

Jan 2, 2019 / No Comments

By Jessica Day, NP Reliant Division of Urology A vasectomy is a quick, relatively painless, and most importantly, 99% effective birth control procedure for men. This outpatient, in-office procedure …

What to Do if You Are Diagnosed With Prediabetes

Dec 11, 2018 / No Comments

By Dr. Donny Chang Reliant Division of Endocrinology According to the Center for Disease Control, more than 84 million Americans are believed to have prediabetes, and most are unaware …

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Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – June 2019

Reliant Mammography Coming Soon in Southboro!