Health Information
All About Masks
15 Sep 2020
The use of non-medical masks has been proven to reduce the spread of respiratory droplets between people and on surfaces. A mask also stops you from touching your face. For the highest level of effectiveness, they must be used properly. Follow a few simple guidelines to wear and care for your [...]
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Caring For Your Mental Health During the Pandemic
15 Sep 2020
As the pandemic wears on it takes a toll on our collective and individual mental health. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you’re struggling with worry and uncertainty and try be mindful that others may be too. There are a few methods you can practice to help you stay calm, manage pandemic [...]
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Return Your Meds
10 Aug 2020
August is National Drug Drop-Off Month in Canada, an initiative led by Drug Free Kids Canada to highlight the dangers of youth accessing prescription medications, and the importance of returning unused and expired medicines for environmentally safe disposal.
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Staying Healthy in an Uncertain Time
17 Apr 2020
Mark Mercure, Pharmacist Home Health Care Pharmacy We are all making adjustments to our routines to practice social distancing to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus. We have the opportunity when making these new daily routines to incorporate practices which can strengthen our [...]
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Enough For Everyone
18 Mar 2020
An Important Note About the Supply of Prescription Medication.
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Reducing the Risk of Medication Poisoning
17 Mar 2020
In Canada, unintentional poisoning is estimated to cause about three deaths and 900 serious injuries each year among children aged 14 years and younger. Among Canadians of all ages, poisoning is the fourth-leading cause of injury deaths and the fifth-leading cause of hospitalizations.
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When and How to Stop Acid Reducing Medications
12 Mar 2020
One out of two Canadian seniors use at least one potentially inappropriate medication. Continuing to take these risky medications can lead to falls, fractures, hospitalizations, and loss of independence.
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Winter Skin Care
28 Jan 2020
Two big factors affect your skin during the winter: colder temperatures and a lack of moisture in the air. Both can damage unprotected skin. Follow these simple steps to help ensure healthy skin, even during the most bitter winter weather. Wash in Lukewarm Water – While it’s [...]
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When is a Bladder Infection Not a Bladder Infection?
24 Jan 2020
One of the ways in which we can help to keep the older adults in our community healthy is by promoting the sensible use of antibiotics. Older adults tend to take a lot of regular, daily medications, and adding antibiotics into this mix can put the older adult at risk of drug interactions, [...]
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10 Tips to Help You Butt Out For Good
13 Jan 2020
The best thing you can do for your life and your health is to quit smoking. Every attempt to quit will make you stronger, and your odds of success increase with each attempt. The average smoker will try to quit several times before they become smoke-free for good. Some tips to help you butt [...]
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