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! …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – June 2019
These recipes are seasoned with some flavor enhancing herbs and spices to add a little flavor variety to everyday foods. Smokin’ Paprika Chicken Makes 6 servings Ingredients ½ teaspoon …
What You Need to Know About Measles Vaccine
By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Measles is a disease that has been making headlines across the nation in recent months. Outbreaks have occurred in 23 states, …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – May 2019
These recipes are wonderful for meal planning. They can be made to eat immediately and then can be frozen for another day. Raspberry Frozen Yogurt Makes 4 cups Great …
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 …