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 …
COVID-19 and other dangerous respiratory viruses are active and spreading in our community right now. If you are age 65 or older, you have a higher risk of being …
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 K. Ahmed Hussain Department of Internal Medicine Your annual wellness exam with your primary care provider is a great way to catch potential health problems early and help …
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 Azadeh Nasseh, MD Department of Internal Medicine Menopause is a natural part of aging and signals the end of a woman’s reproductive years. While it is something that …
By Ravi Menon, MD Department of Internal Medicine Many of us, especially at this time of year, are looking for a way to lose weight and improve our health. …
Tips for Avoiding Serious Illness By Kristen Newsom, MD Holden Family Practice/Chief of Adult Medicine America is dealing with an unprecedented surge of dangerous respiratory viruses including the flu, …
By Bradley Switzer, MD Chief of Hematology/Oncology September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time to learn more about how this potentially deadly disease affects men. At Reliant, …
Olive oil - the healthy fat
By David Stein, MD Department of Internal Medicine We all get a lot of advice on what is, and what isn’t, a healthy diet. Fortunately, there’s one food that …
By Chris Leahy, PA-C Orthopedic and Reconstructive Surgery Chances are, you’ve had a sudden muscle cramp, often referred to as a “charley horse.” This type of cramp usually affects …
By Kenneth Kronlun, MD Department of Internal Medicine Medical Director, Quality and Patient Safety Whatever medical provider you see, whether it’s your PCP, a specialist, a provider at …
You’ve probably noticed that when you call or visit a Reliant office, we ask you a lot of questions. Starting soon, we are going to be asking you some …
By Kenneth Kronlund, MD, FACP Medical Director, Quality and Risk Management It’s always a good time to think about the importance of heart health and ways to adopt healthier …
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 …
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 …
Whether you are young, old, or somewhere in between, getting an annual flu shot is important. The flu can spread quickly and in some cases can lead to serious …
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. Justin Dorfman Department of Internal Medicine (Board-Certified in Sports Medicine) Can working out at 7:00am instead of 7:00pm help you lose more weight? According to a new …
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 – …
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 …
One of our ReadyMED providers, Dr. Quang Le, helped us discuss the effects that chronic stress can have on your health in the following video: