6 Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer

By: Dr. Maria Boylan, Elliot Family Medicine at Bedford The cervix is a small organ that plays a big role in women’s reproductive health. Yet, it is vulnerable to the threat of cervical cancer, a disease that affects about 14,000 women in the United States yearly. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in…

The Elliot Earns Accreditation for High Standards and Commitment to Excellence in Specialty Pharmacy Services

Elliot Health System is pleased to announce a new accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for the quality of its specialty pharmacy services. Elliot Pharmacy at River’s Edge, in partnership with Shields Health Solutions, the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, provides our community and patients with medication, education, and support…

Elliot Health System Welcomes Four New Providers

Elliot Health System is proud to welcome four new providers to the health system. These providers bring a wide range of experience from thoracic surgery to primary care.   Rachel Gual, PA-C – Elliot Thoracic Surgery  Rachel Gual is a board-certified physician assistant with over two years of experience in vascular surgery. Rachel joins Elliot Health…

Social Anxiety and How to Manage It

Anxiety has been documented in the human species for centuries, with writings dating back as far as ancient Greece. Though uncomfortable, anxiety is not necessarily a “bad” emotion. It is normal in certain circumstances and even healthy at times. It can indicate when something isn’t right, guiding one away from an object, activity, or event…

9 Tips for Fighting Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

by Dr. W.D. Charmak   1. Light Therapy (Phototherapy): Expose yourself to bright light, particularly in the morning. Light therapy boxes mimic natural sunlight and can be an effective treatment for SAD. Be certain to follow lightbox directions. They are most effective when used in the first 30-45 minutes of waking from sleep and require 20-30 minutes of exposure. This…