Healthy Matters :: E-Newsletter :: September 2011 :: Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Time for Flu Shots
  Ready for your flu shot? Click here for flu vaccine schedules at your practice site. Dr. Ben Kruskal answers your questions about how long the vaccine lasts and overall vaccine safety.  
Backpacks: Wear Them Right!
  With the start of school, many children are strapping on backpacks to carry books and supplies. Improperly worn backpacks can lead to back and shoulder pain for millions of children and adolescents. Read tips for proper selection and wear of backpacks to save your child unnecessary discomfort.  
Making Sense of Screenings and Tests
 

Colonoscopy, thyroid, mammogram, PSA, vitamin D—wondering what preventative health screenings and tests you need or how often to have a check-up? Dr. David Rubin discusses common tests and screenings for you to consider with your doctor.

 
ACL Injuries
 

With fall sports season upon us, you may hear more about ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears. The ACL connects your thighbone to your shinbone and helps stabilize your knee joint. While it is often a sports-related injury, it doesn't always require surgery. Read more about causes, treatment and recent research to prevent this common injury.

 
Share Your Story
 

Do you have a special story you'd like to share about your Harvard Vanguard doctor and/or medical team? Maybe generations of your family have received care from us. Learn how to share your story through our blog!

 
Physician Video Profiles: Behind the Stethoscope
  Dr. Judit Saenz-Badillos, pediatrician at our Wellesley practice, is accepting new patients! Click here to view her video and learn more about her approach to patient care. Check out this page on our website for a list of doctors accepting patients. Doctors with video profiles will display a camera icon next to their name.  
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Accepting New Patients
  Need a new doctor? Click here to see a list of Primary Care Physicians welcoming new patients  
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