Getting Your Child Ready for the New School Year
Summer seems to be flying by! Your child is probably counting down the last few days of their summer vacation. As you think about the upcoming school year, here …
Learn the Top Triggers for Migraines and Other Headaches (So you can try to avoid them!)
By David Sommer, MD, MPH Division of Neurology A bad headache can ruin your day! That’s why it helps to know what causes headaches so you can help prevent …
Do You Have Psoriasis?
August is Psoriasis Awareness Month, a good time to learn about this common skin condition. Plaque psoriasis, the most common kind, appears as red, raised patches on the skin …
How to Best Heal a Sunburn
This time of year, it’s easy to get burned. Forgetting to put on your sunscreen or not realizing how much time you have spent in the sun can easily …
Neponset Optical Shop Now Open
The IN Style Optical Shop at 5 Neponset Street in Worcester is NOW OPEN! Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm At IN Style OPTICAL, …
Is it Safe for my Children to Eat GMO Foods?
To encourage good health, it’s important for children to eat safe, healthy, and nutritious foods. Parents know this is not always easy. Recently, many families across the country have …
Testicular Cancer – Know the Warning Signs
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, a good time to learn more about testicular cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, this type of cancer most often strikes men …
How to Choose the Best Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes
By Marc Braithwaite, OD Chief of Optometry Sunglasses are more than a way to look stylish or reduce glare on a bright, sunny day. They are an important way …
Have You Tried Measuring Your Blood Pressure at Home?
May is High Blood Pressure Education Month, a great time to learn more about high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Are You Getting Enough Fiber?
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. However, most Americans don’t eat anywhere near the recommended 25 grams of fiber daily. In fact, most people take in …
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Five Myths about Colorectal Cancer
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This is a good time to talk about some of the common myths people have about colon and rectal cancer. Myth 1: If …
You’ve Just Brought Home Your Newborn. Now What?
By Dr. Neha Esmaeili Department of Pediatrics Congratulations and welcome to parenthood! Bringing a newborn child home from the hospital is an exciting time, but can also be challenging …
February is Heart Month! Here’s 5 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health.
Chances are, you’ve known a friend or a family member who has had a heart attack or heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, approximately 48% of Americans …
New Oncology & Infusion Center Opens in Southborough
On Thursday, February 13th, Reliant celebrated the opening of its new Oncology & Infusion Center in Southborough. Led by Dr. Brad Switzer, Chair of Cancer Care/Infusion, this new center …
Should I Be Concerned About Bird Flu?
By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Chances are, you have heard about how the H5N1 avian flu virus is affecting poultry and other animals in the country. …
Is it a Cold or Strep Throat?
By Kia McCarthy, NP Department of Pediatrics We’ve all experienced the feeling of a sore throat when we are sick with viruses, including the flu, colds, or COVID-19. However, …
Keeping Your Baby Safe and Healthy During the Holidays
By Laurel Schnorr, MD Department of Pediatrics If you recently welcomed a new baby, you may be concerned about how to keep your child free from illness during holiday …
Do You Have Dense Breasts?
By Neely Hines, MD Associate Chief of Breast Imaging October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time to learn more about breast cancer screening. As of September 10, …
Tips and Advice for Student Athletes and Their Parents
We spoke with Dr. Mary Flynn, a Family Practice physician who works at Reliant’s Neponset St. office about ways children and their families can prepare for a new sports …
September is Sepsis Awareness Month – Learn the Warning Signs
By Dr. Iryna Chastain Division of Hospital Medicine Sepsis occurs when your body has an extreme response to an infection. The immune cells in your body that normally work …
Proper Vaccination Has Never Been More Important
By Dr. Dan Slater Chair, Pediatrics & Associate Chair, Primary Care August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance to remind people of all ages about the importance …
Healthy Lunch Tips for Kids
By Neha Esmaeili, MD Department of Pediatrics With school back in session, lunch is a frequent topic of discussion in many households. If you take care of a child, …
Enjoy the Pool – Just Don’t Drink the Water!
By Kia McCarthy, NP Department of Pediatrics For many of us, warm summer days often mean a refreshing dip in a pool. Before you jump in with both feet, …
Baby-led Weaning Gains in Popularity
By Mila Caraballo, DNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Certified Lactation Counselor It’s a classic image that many of us are familiar with – a parent spoon-feeding some baby food to …
You Don’t Have to Live with ED
Did you know that about 50% of men over age 40 have experienced some type of erectile dysfunction? Even more alarming is that less than half of men will …