By Russell Cournoyer, DPM Reliant Medical Group Podiatry We all know that public showers, locker rooms and swimming pools can be breeding grounds for athlete’s foot. That’s because the …
Donna Papazian, Certified Nurse Midwife, provides helpful tips on how to eat healthy, for mom and baby, during pregnancy.
Sweet Potato and White Bean Soup Makes 5 cups Ingredients ¼ cup water 2 pounds sweet potatoes cut lengthwise into quarters 2 teaspoons butter 1 cup chopped red onion …
Pete Valera, Physical Therapist Assistant, talks about eccentric strength training. Eccentric training focuses on working muscles as they lengthen, rather than as they contract. Learn how eccentric training is …
Maria Alatalo, Physical Therapist, shares various diaphragmatic breathing techniques in the following video. Proper breathing with the diaphragm can help to prevent incontinence, back pain, promote core muscle activation, …
By Leslie Bourne, PhD Chief of Behavioral Health, Reliant Medical Group In our fast-paced society, many people ignore the importance of sleep. However, getting a good night’s sleep is an …
Shanita Fernandes, a Physical Therapist who works with pediatrics, talks about infant torticollis, also known as wry neck. Find out how Reliant Medical Group’s physical therapists treat babies with …
Children can get a little bored having a sandwich every day for lunch. Below are some fun ideas for school lunches that children may find to be a delicious …
We spoke with Dr. William Horgan at our Milford Pediatrics office about how to prepare your child for school, and for kindergarten in particular. Dr. Horgan is welcoming new …
In celebration and to raise awareness, we talked to Dr. Kristen Newsom, Family Practice physician in our Holden office about the benefits of breastfeeding to both mothers and babies. …
By Elizabeth Askew, OD Optometrist, Reliant Medical Group Most of us love to be around the water this time of year, whether visiting the ocean or our favorite lake …
When you are vomiting every hour or going through a bad round of diarrhea, you may not care that much whether you have a stomach virus or food poisoning. …
Jonathan Ponte, Nurse Practitioner, from Reliant Medical Group’s orthopedic surgery department, visited the Worcester Bravehearts field to discuss the signs of concussions and their prevalence in sports.
Tasty summer recipes for yourself or to bring to gatherings! Chicken and Cucumber Salad with Parsley Pesto Makes 6 servings Ingredients ½ cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (from …
By Dr. Leslie Bourne Chief of Behavioral Health, Reliant Medical Group Recently, many Americans were shocked by the deaths of celebrities Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Their deaths remind …
Children love to play! Playgrounds can be fun, exciting, creative places to play. Every pediatrician, however, has treated children who have been hurt at their local playground. Following the …
Reliant Obstetrics and Gynecology Dept. Many women first consider a midwife’s services when they find out they are pregnant. Others look for a midwife to assist them with their …
Fun recipes to bring to barbeques or to serve when hosting one! Creamy Artichoke Dip Makes 15 servings Ingredients 3 garlic cloves 18 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed …
Reliant Medical Group is pleased to announce that we have partnered with UMass Memorial Healthcare and Shields Healthcare Group to open a new surgery center in Shrewsbury. Learn more …
It’s a classic image that most of us are familiar with – a parent spoon-feeding some baby food to a child in a highchair. However, for some families that …
By Dr. Herath Wijerathna Reliant Medical Group Internal Medicine Each year, more than 300,000 children go to the emergency room due to injuries caused on a bike. Accidents and …
The third week of May each year is National Prevention Week. The theme for 2018 is “Action today. Healthier Tomorrow”. This theme is meant to increase awareness of the …
By Dr. Michael Sheehy Chief of Population Health and Analytics Reliant Medical Group Oftentimes, one of the biggest fears people have as they get older is the risk of …
Tech neck and texting thumb are common afflictions for those who spend a lot of time on their cell phones. We spoke with Martha Robillard, Occupational Therapist, to learn about how …
By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise in the U.S and according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), they …