By Kenneth Kronlund, MD, FACP Associate Medical Director, Quality and Risk Management Most people occasionally take pain relievers whether for a headache, back pain, arthritis or other problems. However, …
By Dr. David Gilchrist Department of Family Practice, Reliant Medical Group If you are age 45 or older, it’s time to schedule your colon cancer screening. This type of …
By Felipe Fernandez del Castillo, MD Division of Nephrology February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to learn more about blood pressure and your health. Regular blood pressure …
By Maegan Pollard, MD Department of Family Practice Few things are more frustrating than getting sick over the holidays, especially when traveling away from home to visit with family …
By Yasir Saleem, DO Department of Family Practice We all have a lot on our minds these days, but no matter how busy you are it’s still important to …
By Dr. Mark Collins Leominster Family Practice A trip to your local grocery store will quickly reveal that milk isn’t just milk anymore. In addition to cow’s milk, there …
Edited by Dr. Sheila Abdallah Department of Family Practice When you have a sick child, deciding whether or not to keep them out of school or daycare is …
By Dr. Kenneth Kronlund Department of Internal Medicine The risk of having a dangerous COVID-19 or flu infection increases with age and for people with serious health conditions. …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expect both the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections to rise this fall and winter. Catching more than one …
By Pamela Sansoucy, MD Department of Family Practice Tineas corporis, also known as ringworm, athlete’s foot, or jock itch, is not caused by a worm at all. It is …
By Kevin Martin, MD Division of Pulmonology Many areas of our country, including New England, have suffered poor air quality this summer. Chances are, you’ve seen Air Quality Alerts …
June is Men’s National Health Month, so we sat down with Dr. Asjad Ali, a Family Practice physician in our Holden office about some of the concerns many men …
By Amy Chau, NP Department of Family Practice It used to be that people often met their future spouse at a high school dance, in college, at work, or …
By Dr. Gilberto Sustache Department of Family Practice For older adults, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. According to …
By Amy Chau, FNP Department of Family Practice Social media has become a big part of almost everyone’s life these days. However, for some of us, it creates more …
By Lauren Katz, NP Department of Family Practice Everyone seems to have a lot to worry about these days. From rising prices, to COVID-19, to a war in Europe, …
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 …
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 …
By Dr. Ye Li Department of Family Practice You may not want to discuss it at the dinner table, but your poop can tell you a lot about your …
By Dr. Ye Li Department of Family Practice Some people just hate to miss a workout, even when they are feeling less than their best. So, is it all …
By Dr. Amanda Vitko Department of Family Practice Whether you are seeing your primary care provider or a specialist, it’s important to get the most out of your visit …
By Lauren Katz, NP Department of Family Practice There’s no cleaner feeling than taking a warm, refreshing shower and reaching over for a fluffy bath towel. But wait – …
When you are vomiting every hour or going through a bad round of diarrhea, you may not care that much whether you have a stomach virus or food poisoning. …
Many scientists believe that 2017 will be a troublesome year for ticks in our area due to the mild winter weather. So it’s important to know what to do …
By Usha Rallapalli, MD Reliant Medical Group Family Medicine Winters in New England are already pretty tough, but for those with Raynaud’s syndrome, just being outside for a matter …