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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – March 2019
Great make ahead recipes for the week that include fruits, vegetables and/or whole grains. Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Balsamic Dressing Makes 4 servings Ingredients ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 2/3 …
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 …
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 …