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Stressed about the upcoming election? You’re not alone! Check out these 4 tips to support yourself.

By Kathryn Allen, LICSW Behavioral Health Provider Reliant Medical Group Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, one thing many of us have in common is an …

Agoraphobia Could be a Hidden Danger of Covid-19 Pandemic

By Samuel Nordberg, PhD Chief of Behavioral Health Reliant Medical Group  For many months, Covid-19 has caused most of us to dramatically change our daily routines, including avoiding people …

Aug 10, 2020 / Dermatology

Medical Mythbuster: Does Peeling a Sunburn Makes it Heal Faster?

The correct answer is “no.” If you are unlucky enough to have a sunburn that peels, you should resist the urge to peel off pieces of your skin as …

A Filthy Phone May Make You Sick – Here’s How to Disinfect It.

By Ye Li, MD Family Practice Reliant Medical Group We all seem to spend a lot of time using our cell phones these days. In fact, it is estimated …

Children and Sunburn: A Dangerous Combination

According to recent medical research, children who suffer just one severe blistering sunburn may have doubled their chances of getting skin cancer. Although the pain of the sunburn may …

What is a COVID-19 Antibody Test?

Recently, there has been a lot of information and questions circulating about COVID-19 antibody tests. The information can be overwhelming and may leave you asking, “what exactly IS an …

How to Cope with Social Distancing During the Pandemic

By Samuel Nordberg, PhD Chief of Behavioral Health Reliant Medical Group It’s undeniable that social distancing has helped to “flatten the curve” and save lives during the COVID-19 crisis. …

Standard Safety Precautions Reliant is Taking in the Time of COVID-19

Christine Dooley, PT discusses the standard safety precautions that Reliant Medical Group Rehab is taking to ensure the safety of our patients and employees during this pandemic. 

Apr 20, 2020 / Podiatry

8 Tips to Keep Diabetic Feet Healthy

By Henry K. Henczel, D.P.M. Reliant Medical Group Podiatry Wash your feet in warm water every day. (Make sure the water is not too hot by testing the temperature …

Having Trouble Getting Pregnant? Here’s What You Need to Know.

By Michele Sinopoli, MD Department of OB-Gyn Reliant Medical Group April 19th – 25th is National Infertility Awareness Week. So we thought it would be a good time to talk about this …

Dr. William Balcom on establishing one of Massachusetts’ 1st total knee replacement programs

William Balcom, MD, a Reliant Medical Group orthopedic surgeon, recently performed the first outpatient total knee replacement at The Surgery Center in Shrewsbury. Dr. Balcom spoke with Becker’s Healthcare …

Medical Mythbuster: Is Yogurt a Healthy Snack?

When it’s time to reach for a snack, many people like to choose yogurt. But many yogurts contain much more sugar than you think (some over 30 grams). So …

What Really Happens When We Sneeze?

You may have wondered how a sneeze comes on so suddenly. Sneezing is actually a complex process which although it happens in an instant, involves your brain, your lungs, …

Feb 2, 2020 / Cardiology

Is Your Child at Risk for Heart Problems?

By Robert Harizi, MD Chief of Cardiology Reliant Medical Group Many of us probably think that heart problems are something that only happens to those who are middle-aged or …

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