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Department of Transportation (DOT) CDL Physical Exams
As of May 21, 2014, all commercial drivers are required to have a physical exam performed by a Department of Transportation (DOT) Certified Medical Examiner. A routine physical performed by your...
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What are YOUR choices? National Healthcare Decisions Day is Thursday, April 16th
As a nurse practitioner for the palliative care program at Harvard Vanguard, I recently met Michael during my visit to his home. Michael had recently been hospitalized and returned home needing...
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Patriots’ Day Holiday Notice
On Monday, April 20th, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates will be closed for the Patriots’ Day holiday except for those practices listed below, which are open for pre-scheduled urgent care...
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Running: In or Out? What You Should Consider
At this time of year in Boston, with the Marathon just days away, many of us begin to ponder questions like “Who will win?” and “What will the weather be like?” This year, however, the prevailing...
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Men and the Doctor’s Office
I’ve learned over the years that men, generally speaking, are not big fans of coming to see their clinician. As the prostate exam in particular has been a common source for sitcom material, we find we...
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The Top 6 Issues Women Bring to Their Doctor
At the recent bi-annual Women’s Health Forum hosted by the Mass Health Council, I was asked to review the top five health issues that women bring to me as their primary care physician. I couldn’t...
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Healthy Aging
I recently spoke to the Retired Men’s Club of Arlington about Healthy Aging, and I would like to share our discussion with you. Aging, disease and disability are often thought of together, an...
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Living with Diabetes Program Receives ADA Recognition
We are pleased to announce that “Living with Diabetes,” a diabetes self-management education program at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, has been awarded continued Recognition from the American...
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The Bittersweet Story of Sugar
There are a lot of sugar-containing foods in this world, and chances are you enjoy eating at least one of them. Candy, soda, and fruit are just a few examples of foods that contain sugar. When we eat...
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Healthy Tips for a Fun, Safe Summer
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ~ Henry James Most of us can appreciate and agree with this quote, especially now...
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Preparing Yourself for an Empty Nest
It’s the time of year when kids across the country are packing up to head off for their first year of college. Or maybe your youngest child is finally moving into their own apartment. It’s an exciting...
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Sexually Transmitted Infections: What you need to know
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which are also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are some of the most widespread infections with almost 20 million STIs reported in America last year....
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Blood Pressure by the Numbers
119/79, 120/80, 140/90. No, these aren’t the winning lotto numbers, but they are numbers you should remember. They are key in understanding your blood pressure reading and they represent very real and...
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When the Winter Blues Make You SAD
Every fall, we New Englanders must adjust to seasonal changes. As we move into autumn, the sun sets earlier every day and we turn the clocks back an hour for Daylight Savings Time. This loss of light...
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Time to Get Your Flu Vaccine!
Influenza, sometimes simply called “flu,” is a serious illness. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu...
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Understanding Medicare and Your Options
Medicare is a federal government program that provides coverage for medical and health-related services. At 65, most Americans are eligible for full Medicare benefits. Sounds like it should be simple,...
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Options for Involving a Family Member or Friend in Your Care
At Atrius Health, we respect the privacy of your personal health information and take great care to secure this information so that it is not shared with those who are not involved in your treatment....
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I think I can, I think I can…Quit Smoking for Good
If you are a smoker, you have no doubt been urged countless times by your doctor, spouse, neighbor or even strangers, to kick the habit – with good reason. Smoking is a dangerous addiction that harms...
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Caring for the Caregiver
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP Public Policy Institute, the “typical” caregiver is a 49-year-old female who spends nearly 25 hours a week helping a loved one. But the...
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Exercise Safety: Achieving Results Without Injury
We all have them: friends who love all things exercise, routinely adopting the latest fitness program, posting their exercise regimens on Facebook and inadvertently making the rest of us feel guilty...
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