Yearly Archives: 2018

Charlton Health is pleased to offer  courtesy reminder calls prior to each delivery of medication or clinic appointment.  Starting in January, we will be gradually introducing an automated call system for our delivered prescriptions and for some of our clinics.  This  will allow … Continue reading →

We’ve written about Project ECHO in the past and today we’re excited to bring you more information about this great initiative. ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a not-for-profit project that was initiated in New Mexico by a hepatologist … Continue reading →

When Uric Acid levels are high, crystals can form which can lead to pain, swelling and damage in the tissues where they develop. The big toe is one of the most common areas affected by these crystals. This condition is … Continue reading →

At the October American College of Rheumatology meeting in Chicago, research from around the world was shared.  A featured study regarding osteoarthritis assessed 240 patients, half using acetaminophen and anti-inflammatory medications and the other half using opioid medications (codeine, morphine, … Continue reading →

Fibromyalgia is commonly associated with fatigue. At the American College of Rheumatology meeting last month in Chicago, more than 1,000 posters were presented representing various rheumatic diseases.  In last week’s blog I shared a few of these findings. This week … Continue reading →

At the recent American Rheumatology Association Meeting in Chicago, several reports were presented in the area of fibromyalgia. Many of these studies were done at the Rush Medical Centre in Chicago. In 2010, the criteria for diagnosing fibromyalgia were updated. Despite the estimated … Continue reading →

As cold and flu season ramps up, we know a lot of our patients often wonder whether or not their symptoms are the result of a cold or the flu. Today, we look at the differences between the two common … Continue reading →

Our pharmacist Carolyn Whiskin just returned from the American College of Rheumatology meeting in Chicago. This is the largest meeting in the world of specialists in Rheumatology, over 16,000 rheumatologists and allied health professionals attended this meeting.  The newest research … Continue reading →

This week, we are pleased to bring you information about a Chronic Pain Public Forum. Charlton Health highly recommends this session for anyone living in chronic pain or for people who support those with chronic pain. This amazing public forum … Continue reading →

Last blog we discussed the annual flu shot.  When receiving this vaccine it is a great time to review all your adult vaccines.  At Charlton Health, we have developed an adult vaccination checklist.  Please ask for a copy and we … Continue reading →