Merrimack Valley Medical Associates

How to get out of Stericycle contracts

Is it possible, can I get out of a Stericycle contract? Here is a great article from Dr. Carolyn RomzickA 250 percent increase in price over seven years would probably prompt any business owner to do some investigating. It certainly gave Dr. Carolyn Romzick pause and led her to do some pretty extensive research into Stericycle, a Lake Forest, Illinois-based medical waste disposal company. She found she wasn’t alone in feeling aggravated and deceived at how the company was doing business. Dr…

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

Myths and Misinformation about the National Registry Examinations

In the interest of transparency and sharing knowledge, here is information about the National Registry examinations – backed by science, not myths and misinformation.

Choosing a Plastic Surgeon: 6 Tips

Picking a plastic surgeon can seem like a daunting task. A local plastic surgeon explains the top factors in the decision making process.

13 Signs You May Be Pregnant

What are the earliest signs of pregnancy? Although many of these factors occur at the end of your cycle, they're also pregnancy symptoms.

How to Raise an Emotionally Resilient Child

Emotional resilience is the ability to bounce back from stressful or difficult moments. Learn how you can help your child develop this important skill by setting aside ten minutes each day.

Local doctor explains how social distancing orders to help medical professionals

EDINBURG – With multiple executive orders issued locally, federally and statewide seriously affecting day-to-activities, doctors want to remind it’s all to help Rio Grande Valley medical professionals.

1 in 4 older patients say physicians order unneeded tests and drugs

Older patients often disagree with their doctors as to whether they really need a medical test or medicine.

The Medical Minute: Why you need a primary care provider

To call you the picture of health is an understatement. Why, then, do you need a doctor? In this week’s Medical Minute, two primary care providers explain why establishing a relationship with a doctor now can make all the difference to your health.

Medical students reach out to create a healthier valley

A UC collaboration brings together future physicians to help underserved communities.

How global journalists investigated medical device safety

More than 250 journalists in 36 countries representing more than 50 media organizations, including The Associated Press, spent nearly a year examining the safety of medical devices , such as

Now Enrolling! Medical Billing Certificate Program

How Silicon Valley hatched a plan to turn blood into human eggs

A well-connected startup company is trying to rewrite the rules of reproduction.

5 ways to reduce medical errors associated with lab specimens

Up to 70 percent of medical errors over lab specimens happen way before the lab tests are even analyzed, according to an ECRI Institute patient safety report. Read more.

Why You Need to Ski Snowbasin & Sun Valley

Snowbasin and Sun Valley are experiencing some of their best ski conditions this whole season as we speak. Learn more!