Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States; approximately 140,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and more than 50,000 die from it. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With regular screenings, colorectal cancer can be detected at an early stage and with proper treatment, can lead to cure. 

A strong Medical Assistant is a critical element of an effective health care team. The Medical Assistants at GRMDC have a broad range of skills in both administrative and clinical areas.  They are responsible for a variety of duties that include rooming patients, taking vital signs, performing appropriate screenings, obtaining lab specimens and documenting important information for the provider.

Greater Roslindale Medical & Dental Center is working closely with our partners at Boston Medical Center and the Boston Public Health Commission to make sure we have the latest information on guidance, best practices and recommendations on matter of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). 

The coronavirus has been making headlines and causing widespread fear. The World Health Organization declared that the outbreak of a novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China, is a “public health emergency of international concern,” and, the U.S. State Department issued a “do not travel” advisory for China., The CDC is advising travelers to avoid all nonessential travel to China. Boston’s Logan International Airport was included in the more than a dozen U.S. airports identified by the CDC as screening passengers from China for the virus. Read more here on Boston.com

At GRMDC, our patients are like family. We care for our community year round, but during the winter holidays it brings us great joy to give back to our families through holiday food and toy baskets.

February is all about the heart – but not just Valentine’s Day, it’s American Heart Month, a time to focus on the importance of the organ that keeps you going every day. 

The Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center is proud to share that Deepa Jhaveri, MD, podiatrist at GRMDC, was named treasurer of the Indian Medical Association of New England (IMANE).

January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness about cervical health, the importance of routine check-ups, and educate on the facts about cervical cancer. 

GRMDC is proud to be a part of Reach Out and Read. Find out how this grassroots program has evolved over its 30 years.

The month of December is full of holiday celebrations, school events, shopping, end-of-year deadlines, and a little extra traffic.