Skipping your annual physical might seem harmless, but it could mean missing early signs of serious health issues. Find out why regular check-ups matter, even if you feel perfectly healthy.
Do you really know what your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers say about your health? Learn what’s normal, what’s risky, and how to take control before it’s too late.
Colorectal cancer has long been thought to mainly affect older adults, but in recent years, more younger individuals — those in their 20s and 30s — have been diagnosed with the disease. Dr. Kartikeya Tripathi, a gastroenterologist at Quincy Medical Group (QMG), is dedicated to raising awareness about this growing trend. He shares valuable advice on how to stay proactive in preventing the disease, regardless of age.
In celebration of Nutrition Month, Quincy Medical Group dietitians reveal their top 10 kitchen essentials for healthy eating, featuring items like Greek yogurt, berries, nuts, and useful tools like vegetable choppers and blenders.
When Susan G. was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she faced the difficult journey ahead with resilience and a unique source of strength — her growing collection of hats. What started as a fun distraction became a daily reminder to stay positive through surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Supported by her Quincy Medical Group care team, family, and friends, Susan marked each milestone with gratitude, culminating in the joyous moment of ringing the bell to signal the end of treatment. On February 3, 2025, she received the life-changing news — her cancer was in remission. Looking back, she credits her early diagnosis and the support around her for saving her life.
As we age, vision changes like needing glasses more often or adjusting settings on devices become common. However, age-related eye conditions like cataracts, dry eye, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy can cause more serious issues. While these conditions can’t always be prevented, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing conditions like diabetes, and having regular eye exams can help protect your vision. Early diagnosis and treatment options, including surgery and medications, can slow or prevent severe vision loss. Regular eye exams are important, especially as you age.
It’s easy to think of spring and fall as allergy seasons, since that’s when pollen makes its yearly debut. But allergy season can happen at any time of year – it all depends on what you’re allergic to and when you’re exposed to it.
The Quincy Medical Group (QMG) Foundation is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 25th annual Bridge the Gap to Health Race on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, or half marathon.
Our fifth and final annual award recognition is for the QMG Rising Star Award and it was presented to Natalie D., Patient Access Coordinator. Recipients of this distinguished award demonstrates outstanding promise in their respective field, exhibits leadership and integrity in serving patients and the community, cultivates collaboration amongst their team, and displays curiosity, creativity, and diversity of thought to create change and make an impact in field of healthcare.
Our fourth QMG Annual Award recognition is for the Rising Star Award and it was presented to Chase M., Registered Pharmacist in Infusion Therapy. Recipients of this distinguished award demonstrates outstanding promise in their respective field, exhibits leadership and integrity in serving patients and the community, cultivates collaboration amongst their team, and displays curiosity, creativity, and diversity of thought to create change and make an impact in field of healthcare.