Yes, it’s true. The holiday season is almost here. This time of year can be difficult for people who are juggling family, work and finances while making preparations for the holidays. It’s easy to become stressed. But life doesn’t have to be stressful during this season! There are things you can do to alleviate the pressure on you and your family. Read more.

So you found a way to manage your stress through the holidays, perhaps using some of the information above. What happens, though, in January when things are less hectic? Stress won’t just magically disappear after the holiday decorations are put away. Here are some tips to take with you throughout the year.

Think you know a lot about stress? Take this quiz to find out just how much you know!

Pre-Registration Saves Time. If you are scheduled for lab tests, pre-surgical testing or a diagnostic test at Milford Regional, you can call ahead to pre-register up to two weeks in advance. Read more.

New Support Group:  Breastfeeding is Beautiful! This new group provides lactation support and encouragement, professional breastfeeding resources and mother-to-mother peer support. Read more.

KidCare PM… or where to go in the middle of the night! If you’re the parent of a young child, you know he or she will get sick at the most inopportune time, like on a Friday night just before a long weekend. If your child’s primary care physician is affiliated with both Milford Regional and KidCare PM, your child can be seen at KidCare PM. Read more.

Q: Why do I have to wait so long in the Emergency Department?

A: We hope we never see you in our Emergency Department. If we do though, it might be helpful for you to know how our Emergency Department handles patient triage so patients are attended to as quickly as possible. Read more.

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, please call our Physician Referral Line at 1-888-DRS-HERE (1-888-377-4373). Our Referral Line, a free service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, has access to physicians who are accepting new patients. You may also call our Referral Line to find a specialist.

To learn more about any one of our physicians, search here.

Giving You a Hand. Because we rely so much on our hands, an injury or condition affecting the hands can be hard to live with. If you have hand problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, sports injuries to the hands or wrists, wrist pain, or problems with your upper extremity, our three highly-qualified hand surgeons will provide outstanding care. Read more about these surgeons.