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Jan 14 min read

Your Guide to the 2025 Medicare Changes

Beginning this year in 2025, there are seven big changes to Medicare that you need to be aware of.

Dec 1, 20244 min read

Why Do I Feel Depressed in the Winter?

Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that is related to the change of seasons and lack of sunlight during the winter months.

Nov 1, 20244 min read

Skin Health: Tips to Healthy Skin

The outside of your body is just as important as the inside, with your skin being the first line of defense against the world.

Oct 1, 20244 min read

Hearing Loss: Your Guide to Stop Saying “Huh?”

Hearing loss affects more than just the ability to communicate, it can influence your social life, cognition, energy levels, and mobility.

Sep 1, 20244 min read

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, 20246 min read

Your ABC’s Guide to Vitamins & Minerals

Everyone has heard of the importance of vitamins and minerals, but it can be a struggle to understand what we need and why.

Jul 1, 20245 min read

Hepatitis – How to Reduce Your Risk

Because Hepatitis can have several root causes, understanding the symptoms and types is important for mitigating your risk and making health

Jun 1, 20245 min read

Summer Heat Safety

The summer months come with fun outdoor activities, but precautions need to be taken while enjoying this outdoor time.

May 1, 20246 min read

What is Gut Health & 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, 20244 min read

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

Privacy and security of our patients’ health information is a top priority.

Mar 1, 20244 min read

Drugs and Alcohol: A Bad Combination

If you are currently taking any type of medication, talk with your pharmacist about the potential alcohol interactions.

Jan 25, 20244 min read

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, 20244 min read

Healthy Habits for the New Year

Say goodbye to unrealistic goals. Embrace setting attainable resolutions that make room for healthier habits for 2024 and beyond.

Nov 28, 20234 min read

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...

Oct 26, 20233 min read

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...

Sep 26, 20234 min read

MENTAL HEALTH: HOW CAN I GET HELP

Struggling With Mental Health? You’re Not Alone! Many people around the world struggle with their mental health and although some...

Aug 25, 20233 min read

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...

Jul 31, 20233 min read

MYTHS ABOUT MEDICATIONS

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

Jun 27, 20234 min read

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...

May 31, 20234 min read

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...