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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
By Matthew Waugh, MD Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics Fall is here and that means children will soon be enjoying one of our favorite holidays – Halloween. You can make …
By Jennifer Eaton, LMHC Director of the DBT Center Department of Behavioral Health Anyone can be affected with a serious mental health issue at some point in their life. …
By Bradley Switzer, MD Chief of Hematology/Oncology Unfortunately, this is not true. While men don’t get breast cancer in nearly the numbers that women do, they can still suffer …
By Kia McCarthy, NP Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics Many parents mistakenly believe that their child’s green nasal mucous means there is a worsening infection present. In truth, most colds …
Only half of Americans get their annual flu shots despite encouragement from health care providers. Read this article from Advisory Board to see how three physicians from Optum, Sanofi …
What’s your top excuse for not getting a flu shot? These myth busters will prove that getting vaccinated is your best shot for not getting the flu. Get your …
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 …
Effective September 13th, the Women’s Center for Pelvic Medicine and Surgery, currently located in Suite 160 at Worcester Medical Center, is moving. The Center will relocate to Reliant Medical …
By Lloyd Fisher, MD Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics President, Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic has been particularly difficult for families with …
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 …
According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, one unfortunate side effect of the pandemic has been an alarming rise in eating disorders among teenagers. Outpatient and …
Watermelon Caprese Salad Serves 6 Ingredients 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon ¼ cup thinly …