Sunshine is great stuff! Many things that make summertime so much fun are done in the sun, so get out there and enjoy the sunshine! But be careful: excessive unprotected sun exposure can cause sunburns and set you up for skin cancers. Also, sunlight ages the skin, slowly causing wrinkles and liver spots. There you have it – sunshine is responsible for all three: the good, the bad and the ugly. So what to do? Read more.

This news brief provided by Louis Kuchnir, M.D.

Ah, summer. We wait all year for warmer weather and a less hectic schedule. Summer can also include having fun and doing interesting things. For your and your family’s health this is a good time to start new habits! To learn more about the fun and healthy things you can try this summer, click here.

Information provided by Milford Regional’s
Outpatient Nutrition Services Department.

Specialized Care. Aphasia is a disorder that affects the language center of the brain. People with aphasia, which is most commonly caused by a stroke, have trouble verbalizing what they want to say, understanding what they have heard, reading and writing.  Most aphasia sufferers require speech therapy, which can be provided by our Rehabilitation Services Department or to eligible people in their home by our VNA. Read more.

Information provided by the Milford VNA.

Prepare for Your Diagnostic Procedure. Have you been scheduled to have a diagnostic imaging procedure, such as a CAT scan or an MRI? Do you have questions about what to expect during the procedure? Are there special things you need to do to prepare for your procedure? Find answers to these questions and more on our web site. Simply click here and then choose your procedure from the list on the right.

Request Information Instantly. When you’re looking for brochures that tell you about the services available at Milford Regional, there’s no need to make a phone call or search for a brochure when you’re at the Medical Center. Just request the information online! It’s simple, easy and can be done right here.

Q: I think I might have skin cancer. What should I do?

A: See your doctor as soon as possible. If caught early enough, skin cancer can be cured. Read more about skin cancer and available treatments.

Milford Regional’s active medical staff, consisting of over 200 doctors, is highly qualified to treat you and your family through life’s ups and downs. Whether you need a primary care physician or a specialist, you can be assured of the best possible care.

If you need a primary care physician, these doctors are accepting new patients.

This specialist can remove a skin cancer using an advanced technique called Mohs surgery. In the recent past, if you were diagnosed with skin cancer and your doctor recommended Mohs surgery, you had to travel to Boston or Worcester. Now, Dr. Carl Schanbacher performs Mohs surgery right here in Milford. Read more.