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Chair Exercises for Seniors

Chair Exercises for Seniors: Warm-Ups and Aerobic Activity  Kavitha Mamidala, Physical Therapist at Reliant Medical Group, demonstrates various chair exercises for seniors in a three-part video series. These …

Jul 2, 2019 / Dermatology

Can You Get a Rash from a Lemon and Sunlight?

By Shawn Eck, PA-C Reliant Medical Group Dermatology Although it’s not commonly known, certain plant compounds when combined with exposure to the sun can cause a severe skin reaction. …

Swimmer’s Ear Just Doesn’t Happen to Swimmers

By James F.X. Kenealy, MD Division of Otolaryngology (ENT) Whether you love to spend your summer days at the lake, ocean or favorite pool, chances are you have experienced …

Medical Minute: Physical Therapy for the Treatment of Lymphedema

Rohini Moholkar, Physical Therapist at Reliant Medical Group, discusses lymphedema and the treatment provided to patients who are affected by it. Learn more about lymphedema in this Medical Minute! …

May 10, 2019 / Pediatrics

Does Your Child Need Juice?

By Jocelyn Durrenberger, NP Department of Pediatrics The evidence clearly says “no.” Even though I raised my three kids on water, juice and milk and my mother raised us …

Apr 30, 2019 / Geriatrics

Don’t Make Your Family Guess Your Health Care Wishes

National Healthcare Decisions Month Focuses on the Importance of Advance Care Planning By Dr. Nancy Swayze Reliant Medical Group Geriatrics      Imagine for a moment that you are in an …

Apr 20, 2019 / Pediatrics

Still Spanking Your Kids? Here’s Six Other Ways to Encourage Better Behavior

By Dr. David Gilchrist Department of Family Practice, Reliant Medical Group Fortunately, most parents understand that spanking isn’t the best way to discipline their children. Most experts believe that …

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 …

Did You Know that Birth Control has Benefits Beyond Preventing Pregnancy?

By Michele Sinopoli, MD Reliant Medical Group Obstetrics and Gynecology Many women enjoy the convenience of using a hormonal birth control method, such as oral contraceptive pills, arm implant, …

Medical Minute: Fine Vs. Gross Motor Skills

Alexandra Chalifoux (King), Occupational Therapist, talks about fine and gross motor skill development in this Medical Minute. Learn about the difference between fine and gross motor skills, and the …

Mar 20, 2019 / Gastroenterology

Getting My First Colonoscopy – a Patient Testimonial

March is Colonoscopy Awareness Month. We know that many people put off scheduling this potentially life-saving exam. However, we often hear from patients after the fact that it wasn’t …

Medical Minute: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy – What to Expect

Olga Treko, Doctor of Physical Therapy, discusses what to expect at a pelvic floor physical therapy appointment. Find out the reasons you may need pelvic floor physical therapy, what …

Medical Mythbuster: I Keep Losing My Car Keys, is it a Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease?

By David B. Sommer, MD MPH Reliant Medical Group Neurology To forget is human. Our brains are not perfect machines, and we all forget important things sometimes. Most of …

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 …

Jan 20, 2019 / Radiology

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 …

Jan 2, 2019 / Urology

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 …

Dec 11, 2018 / Endocrinology

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 …

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