March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Five Myths about Colorectal Cancer
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This is a good time to talk about some of the common myths people have about colon and rectal cancer. Myth 1: If …
Taking Too Many Pain Relievers Can Be Dangerous
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, …
Is it Time for Your Colon Cancer Screening?
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 …
Understanding Your Blood Pressure Readings
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 …
65 or Older? Avoiding Serious Respiratory Illness is as Easy as 1-2-3!
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 …
How Vulnerable People Can Stay Safe During Respiratory Illness Season
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. …
Vaccination Can Prevent Serious Illness from COVID-19, the Flu and RSV
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 …
What to Expect at Your Annual Wellness Exam
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 Health Month
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 …
Menopause: What to Expect
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 …
Have You Tried Intermittent Fasting?
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. …
Respiratory Illnesses on the Rise
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, …
10 Key Facts About Prostate Cancer You Should Know
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
Olive Oil – the healthy fat many agree on
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 …
Ouch, I Have a Charley Horse!
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 …
Always Bring a List of Your Medications to Your Appointments
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 …
Our Gender Questions are Designed to Help Care for You Better
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 …
Five Lifestyle Habits to Improve Your Heart Health
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 …
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 …
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 …
Have You Gotten Your Flu Shot?
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 …
I Have a Cold, is it Still Okay if I Work Out?
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 …
Can Exercising in the Morning Help You Lose More Weight?
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 …
Are You Washing Your Bath Towels Enough?
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 – …
Cancer-Fighting HPV Vaccine Approved for Use in Older Adults
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 …