Monthly Archives: July 2012

Organic, Natural and Everything Else: Decoding the Food Labels

Research on food trends in the United States indicates that Americans have a growing appetite for healthier foods.  According to the Institute of Food Technologists, most consumers believe that limiting processed food is one of the most important components of … Continue reading

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New Online Bill Pay

We are pleased to announce that Online Bill Pay is now available through the Harvard Vanguard website.  Online Bill Pay is an easy, secure and convenient way for Harvard Vanguard patients to make a payment on their medical bill. There is no … Continue reading

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A supportive approach for children with food allergies

My son was 4 when he had a severe allergic reaction to a chocolate bar with walnuts in it.  Around that time, I was completing my second year of training as a pediatric allergist and was already very interested in … Continue reading

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Are psychiatric medications safe in pregnancy?

When a woman considers pregnancy, she naturally has a whole host of questions to answer and decisions to make.  For women who have experienced mental illness, however, pregnancy brings up another important decision:  should I continue my medication? While the … Continue reading

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Staying Sane with your Significant Other

Have you ever confided in your friends, “Why do I have so much trouble communicating with my partner?” or “Why do I end up saying things that hurt my partner, when I would never say such things to anyone else? What … Continue reading

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Summer Camp and Food Allergies

With summer officially here, camp season is also in full swing, and families everywhere are sending their children to summer camp. According to the American Camp Association, more than 11 million children and adults attend summer camps. Camps present wonderful … Continue reading

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Sixth year for Atrius Health in the Boston Heart Walk

Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of all Americans? In fact, someone dies from CVD every 38 seconds! Heart disease also kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. And congenital cardiovascular defects … Continue reading

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Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates named Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality in the Healthcare Equality Index 2012

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates is incredibly pleased to announce that our organization has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” in the Healthcare Equality Index 2012 report, an annual survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational … Continue reading

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