Yearly Archives: 2018

The liver is the second largest organ in the body. Its function is to process everything we eat or drink and filter any harmful substances from the blood. This process is interrupted if too much fat is in the liver. … Continue reading →

Pharmacy Awareness Month is the perfect time to celebrate pharmacists’ expertise and the important role they play in delivering quality care to patients! Many people are unaware of the many places where pharmacists make a difference in the health care of … Continue reading →

This week on our #WiseWordsWednesday blog, we’re excited to bring you some information on some upcoming patient seminars that we think will be useful to you. Inflammatory Arthritis Info Sessions are held regularly by Registered Allied Health Care Professionals with … Continue reading →

As a pharmacist working in the field of biologics, patients often comment on how they appreciate  the way I describe how each medication works in the body.  Recently,  I was asked to put in writing what I had verbally explained about … Continue reading →

Prolia (denosumab) is approved in Canada for the treatment of osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal females. it is given as an injection every 6 months and significantly reduces fracture risk. Until now, the  government coverage through plans such as Trillium  or … Continue reading →

The MedsCheck program is a one-on-one interview between the pharmacist and the patient to review the patient’s prescription and non-prescription medications. The MedsCheck medication review will encourage patients to better understand their medication therapy and help to ensure their medications … Continue reading →

Today is  Bell ‘Let’s Talk’ Day.  You have probably seen this event advertised on social media, radio, and television.  This is a day to open  the dialogue on mental illness.  One of the concerns we address at Charlton Health is … Continue reading →

Do you know the risk factors for contracting Hepatitis C?  Hepatitis C is a blood to blood transmitted virus that we can now cure at 95-99%.  If you have any of the following risk factors, please ask your family to … Continue reading →

In our cold winter weather, many people complain of cold hands and feet with reduced circulation to these areas.  Often the skin will be whiter than normal and quickly normalizes once warmed.  Raynaud’s Phenomenon is a level beyond this whereby … Continue reading →

Our pharmacist Carolyn Whiskin is asked to speak at many professional conferences along with presenting at community forums for the general public. On Monday Jan. 15, Carolyn will be addressing the Men’s Probis Club in Burlington Ontario promoting the aspect … Continue reading →