Medical Minute: Congestive Heart Failure
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
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
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; …
Six Ways to Promote Empathy in Children
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
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
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
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
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 …
Is it Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?
By Dr. Michele Sinopoli Reliant Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about exercising during pregnancy. This often causes some women to avoid …
Have You Received Your Flu Shot?
By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Reliant Medical Group The flu can do more than make you sick and miserable. It can cause severe illness and lead …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – October 2018
Thai Chicken Collard Wrap Make your wraps ahead of time without getting a soggy tortilla! Makes 4 servings Ingredients Collard Greens (usually 1 leaf per wrap, the bigger the …
Chronic Stress Effects on the Body
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:
Stress: What You Need To Know
One of our ReadyMED providers, Dr. Quang Le, helped us discuss the impacts of stress on the body in the following video:
Should Yoga Be Your Only Workout Routine?
By Karen Fleming, NP Reliant Medical Group Internal Medicine The next time you roll out your yoga mat, chances are that you’re not alone – yoga is more popular …
How to Make Healthier Choices When Eating Fast Food
No matter where you live, you’re probably not far from a fast food restaurant. While convenient for our on-the-go lifestyles, many fast food offerings are not beneficial to our …
Medical Mythbuster: Can Wearing Flip-Flops Protect Against Athlete’s Foot?
By Russell Cournoyer, DPM Reliant Medical Group Podiatry We all know that public showers, locker rooms and swimming pools can be breeding grounds for athlete’s foot. That’s because the …
Medical Minute: Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
Donna Papazian, Certified Nurse Midwife, provides helpful tips on how to eat healthy, for mom and baby, during pregnancy.
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – September 2018
Sweet Potato and White Bean Soup Makes 5 cups Ingredients ¼ cup water 2 pounds sweet potatoes cut lengthwise into quarters 2 teaspoons butter 1 cup chopped red onion …
Medical Minute: Eccentric Strength Training
Pete Valera, Physical Therapist Assistant, talks about eccentric strength training. Eccentric training focuses on working muscles as they lengthen, rather than as they contract. Learn how eccentric training is …
Medical Minute: Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise
Maria Alatalo, Physical Therapist, shares various diaphragmatic breathing techniques in the following video. Proper breathing with the diaphragm can help to prevent incontinence, back pain, promote core muscle activation, …
Improve Your Sleeping Habits for a Better Night’s Sleep
By Leslie Bourne, PhD Chief of Behavioral Health, Reliant Medical Group In our fast-paced society, many people ignore the importance of sleep. However, getting a good night’s sleep is an …
Medical Minute: Torticollis (Wry Neck)
Shanita Fernandes, a Physical Therapist who works with pediatrics, talks about infant torticollis, also known as wry neck. Find out how Reliant Medical Group’s physical therapists treat babies with …
Back to School: Five Simple School Lunch Ideas Your Children Will Eat Up
Children can get a little bored having a sandwich every day for lunch. Below are some fun ideas for school lunches that children may find to be a delicious …
August is National Breastfeeding Month
In celebration and to raise awareness, we talked to Dr. Kristen Newsom, Family Practice physician in our Holden office about the benefits of breastfeeding to both mothers and babies. …
Summer Water Fun Can Be Hazardous to Your Eyes
By Elizabeth Askew, OD Optometrist, Reliant Medical Group Most of us love to be around the water this time of year, whether visiting the ocean or our favorite lake …