Poor Sleep Can Harm Your Health. New Technologies Can Help.
By Jason I. Kass, MD, PhD Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Getting a good night’s sleep is something we all want. Unfortunately, for the 50-70 million …
Baby Formula Shortage
If you are struggling to find baby formula during this shortage, check out these helpful tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics for guidance.
Healthy Tips for Eating at Cookouts
Memorial Day kicks off the summer cookout season. It’s the perfect time to socialize with friends and family in the great outdoors while enjoying delicious food. Staying in tune …
Feeling Anxious or Stressed? Imagine What Your Teenager is Going Through…
By Rochelle Fritz, PhD Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinical Lead Integrated Behavioral Health Provider May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an ideal time to learn more about how mental health …
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 …
Medical Mythbuster: Teething Can Cause Your Baby to Have a Fever…
By Kia McCarthy, NP Department of Pediatrics For seemingly forever, a host of symptoms and behaviors have been attributed to infant teething – including fever. However, it’s important for …
How to Choose Eyeglasses that Suit Your Face
By: Dan Delisle, Registered Optician IN Style OPTICAL For many of us, picking out a new pair of eyeglasses can be a challenge. Although it seems there are endless …
Congratulations Dr. Carlucci!
At the Heart and Stroke Ball held on Saturday, April 2nd in Worcester, Chair of Medical Specialties Dr. Daniel Carlucci accepted one of the American Heart Association’s highest honors, …
Women Don’t Have to Live with Bladder Leakage
By Leah Barker, NP Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Surgery Bladder leakage can be a difficult, and sometimes embarrassing problem. It might prevent you from going to exercise class …
Now Kids Can have Video Medical Appointments Day or Night
When your child is feeling sick, particularly in the evening or on a weekend, it can be difficult to get to the doctor’s office. With Virtual ReadyMED, children age …
Is Your Child Anxious About Taking Off Their Mask?
As we move into a different phase of the COVID-19 pandemic with more and more people having protection through both vaccination and infection and with the availability of effective …
Is Something Keeping You Up at Night?
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, …
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 …
Should I See a Spine Specialist for my Back Pain?
By Dr. Louis Jenis Spine Specialist Reliant Medical Group Orthopedics Most of us have experienced back pain at some point in our lives. Back pain can be very severe …
Are You Having Difficulty Breastfeeding Your Baby?
By Mila Carabello, DNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certified Lactation Counselor Breastfeeding has many benefits for mother and baby, but sometimes breastfeeding your child doesn’t always go smoothly. In fact, …
Reducing the Risk of Falls is an Important Step for Seniors
By Dr. Nancy Swayze Chief of Skilled Nursing Facilities All it takes is just a simple slip or misstep to suffer a fall. When you are younger, taking a …
Medical Mythbuster: Can You Really Fight Off Kidney Stones With Food?
By Dr. Michael Jacobson Division of Urology Kidney stones are a real pain (ask anyone who’s had one). Fortunately, changing your diet (as well as taking certain medications) has …
Don’t Let Winter Take a Toll on Your Skin
Has your skin been rough, itchy, flaky, and red recently? Chances are you are having dry skin issues. In the winter, our skin has to deal with lower humidity …
Loneliness and Social Isolation Can be Serious Health Risks for Older Adults.
By Sam Nordberg, PhD Chief of Behavioral Health Loneliness and social isolation are a growing problem that can present serious health risks, particularly to older adults. It is not …
It’s not too late to get your flu shot!
Book an appointment through MyChart. This year, getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever. Flu vaccines are the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and …
5 Tips to Help Seniors Combat Loneliness During the Holidays
By Dr. Nancy Swayze Chief of Skilled Nursing Facilities The holiday season can bring us joy, but for many people – especially seniors – it can be a very …
Should I be Concerned About My Child’s Imaginary Friend?
By Mila Caraballo, DNP Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics Every parent knows that children often have vivid imaginations. But what if that imagination includes a friend that exists only in …
Medical Mythbuster: You Can’t Receive a Flu Shot and a COVID-19 Vaccine at the Same Time
This is not true. According to the CDC, it’s perfectly fine to get COVID-19 and flu vaccinations at the same time – in fact, they encourage people to do …