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Congratulations to our 2015 Reader’s Choice Winners
Atrius Health is very proud to announce that several of our practices and doctors at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Dedham Medical Associates and Granite Medical Group have been recognized on...
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Call Us…We’re Here for You 24/7
It’s 2 o’clock in the morning and your child is spiking a fever, or you wake up in the middle of the night with a sharp pain in your side. You can’t plan what time you get sick, so what do you do?...
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Concussions in Elementary School: What you need to know
Imagine you’re seated at work when you receive a call from the school nurse who tells you your son hit his head during recess. Thankfully, he didn’t lose consciousness, so no concussion, right? Not...
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Columbus Day Holiday Notice
On Monday, October 12th, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates will be closed for the Columbus Day holiday except for those practices listed below, which are open for pre-scheduled urgent care...
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Thanksgiving Day Holiday Notice
On Thursday, November 26th, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day holiday except for those practices listed below, which are open for pre-scheduled urgent care...
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Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Holiday Notice
On Friday, December 25th, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates will be closed for the Christmas Day holiday except for those practices listed below, which are open for pre-scheduled urgent care...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Notice
On Monday, January 18th, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day except for those practices listed below, which are open for pre-scheduled urgent care...
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Moving You to Better Health with Healthy-Steps
We are pleased to announce that Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates is offering a free Healthy-Steps exercise class for adults with cancer and other chronic diseases. Healthy-Steps is a group...
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Patriots Day Holiday Notice
On Monday, April 18th, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates will be closed for Patriots Day except for those practices listed below, which are open for pre-scheduled urgent care appointments. If you...
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July 4th Holiday Notice
On Monday, July 4th, Atrius Health will be closed for the Independence Day holiday except for those practices listed below, which are open for pre-scheduled urgent care appointments. If you feel you...
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You’re Not Alone: Breast Cancer Support and Resources
The month of October and the color pink are closely associated with breast cancer awareness month. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer are...
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Should I Be Worried About Breast Pain?
Breast pain, or mastalgia, is very common. Research indicates that nearly 70% of women will experience breast pain at some point in their lives. Breast pain can occur at all ages and stages of life,...
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Important Diagnostic Changes on the Horizon: Autism and Asperger Syndrome
If your child has been diagnosed with Autistic Disorder (Autism), Pervasive Developmental Disorder “Not Otherwise Specified”(PDD-NOS) or Asperger Syndrome, some important changes are on the way that...
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What to Say and Not to Say: Supporting a Friend or Family Member with...
Family members and friends can unintentionally hurt the feelings of couples dealing with infertility. Although it may seem natural to ask couples when they plan to have children, even this question can...
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Post-Hospital Syndrome
A few years ago, my mother-in-law had a significant heart attack early one morning at home. She was transported to the emergency room near our town then helicoptered to a larger hospital for an...
View ArticleDiaphragmatic Breathing: A Technique to Release Stress
Stress, either to mind or body – a deadline at work, a very bad headache, presenting to a crowd, chronic pain – often causes very physical reactions: your muscles tense and can even cramp, your heart...
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Tantrums
Throwing a tantrum is a very normal part of childhood development if it occurs when it’s supposed to. Not all kids will tantrum, but if they do, it typically occurs between 15 months to 3 years of age....
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Common Questions About Vasectomy
Dr. Michael C. Lee, a Harvard Vanguard urologist who practices at our Kenmore and Chestnut Hill/West Roxbury locations, answers common questions men and couples ask him about having a vasectomy. What...
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The Problem with Skimping on Sleep
When you are trying to go to sleep and cannot, or when you wake up at 3am, you can feel very isolated and alone. But you are definitely not alone. Sleep deprivation is a national crisis that affects...
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is a disease associated with aging that causes vision loss in the center of your vision. The disease affects the center of the retina called the macula....
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