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Sep 1

4 Tips for Healthy Aging

Older adults need to pay closer attention to their health to help them live a happy, healthy, independent life.

Aug 1

The ABCs of Vitamins & Minerals

We hear that getting enough vitamins and minerals is critical to our health, but we don't always get the full details on what we need and...

Jul 1

Hepatitis – How to Reduce Your Risk

Viral Hepatitis is a condition that affects an estimated 354 million people globally,6 but hepatitis itself is a general term referring...

Jun 4

Summer Heat Safety

Pool days, grill-outs, boating, vacations – summer is finally here! The summer months come with fun outdoor activities, but precautions...

May 1

What is gut health and why is it important?

What is the gut? You often hear how the health of your gut affects your body, skin, and mental health, among many other things. But what...

Apr 1

Health Information Safety: Keeping Your Personal Health Information Safe and Secure

As a patient at our pharmacy, your health is our priority. Another priority of ours? The privacy and security of our patients’ health...

Mar 4

Drugs and Alcohol: A Bad Combination

Why is combining drugs and alcohol a bad idea? It may come as a surprise for some, but drinking alcohol while taking medications...

Feb 1

Give Your Heart Some Love

February is American Heart Month and a time when all people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the...

Jan 1

Healthy Habits for the New Year

For many, the new year marks an opportunity to reflect on the past year and start fresh. We make New Year’s resolutions to change for the...

Dec 1, 2023

5 Reasons to Choose Your Local Community Pharmacy

Your medications are personal – and having your prescriptions filled from a warehouse across the country by strangers is the opposite of...

Nov 1, 2023

Antibiotics: The Importance of Compliance & Antimicrobial Resistance

Antibiotics are an essential part of treatment for many infections and can save lives, but any time antibiotics are used, they can cause...

Oct 1, 2023

Struggling With Mental Health? You’re Not Alone!

Many people around the world struggle with their mental health and although some individuals struggle more than others, resulting in a...

Aug 31, 2023

Flu Vaccines: Everything You Need to Know

Flu season is almost here and let’s face it — no one has time for sniffles and coughs. Save yourself the time and suffering. You have the...

Aug 1, 2023

Myths About Medications

With so many available resources online now, misconceptions about medications are becoming more and more common. But taking medication...

Jul 1, 2023

Top 7 Chronic Diseases in America

It is likely that you or someone you know has suffered from some type of chronic disease. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, stroke, or...

Jun 1, 2023

Combating 7 of the Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies

For most, having a healthy lifestyle is a top priority. Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly are often the first things people...

May 1, 2023

Women’s Health: Hormones 101

What are Hormones? ¹ Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers that travel in your bloodstream to tissues or organs. Endocrine glands,...

Mar 31, 2023

Your Immunization Questions—Answered

Immunizations: They help keep us healthy and protect us from contracting preventable diseases. However, many people don’t know how...

Mar 2, 2023

Become a Healthier You with Better Sleep

We all love getting a good night’s rest, but have you considered sleep as an essential factor in your physical and mental health? While...

Feb 1, 2023

Blood Pressure & The Importance of Knowing Your Numbers

What is Blood Pressure? When your heart pumps blood through your arteries, the blood puts pressure on the artery walls which is what is...