Year: 2024

Welcome to our Blog

Wise Words Wednesday Blog This series features answers to some of the most frequently asked questions our pharmacists receive, as…

9 years ago

Season’s Greetings from Charlton Health

As we wrap up 2024, we want to wish everyone joy this holiday season, no matter which tradition(s) you celebrate.…

9 months ago

The Link Between Immune-Mediated Diseases and Environmental Triggers

We often hear patients ask how they got an immune-mediated condition.  Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks…

10 months ago

Updates on RSV Vaccination: Expanded Indications for Arexvy

RSV is a seasonal virus that can cause serious lung infections, especially in young children under 2 years old and…

10 months ago

Capvaxive – New Pneumonia Vaccine Now Available in Canada

In the summer, we wrote about the newest pneumococcal vaccine approved in the United States.  It is now available in…

11 months ago

Jubbonti, a new biosimilar of Denosumab

As newer biologic medicines can be incredibly useful in managing many conditions (e.g. immune-mediated, bone disorders, diabetes), their use can…

12 months ago

Patient Support Programs

Living with an immune-mediated condition can be a difficult journey with many different treatments. For instance, patients with rheumatoid arthritis may begin…

1 year ago

The Unexpected Link Between Certain Cancer Therapies and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cancer treatments have greatly evolved to offer better results with fewer adverse effects. A newer family, called Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors…

1 year ago

Ontario Announces Newly Funded Adult Pneumonia Vaccine

Vaccines are important in protecting us from many types of bacterial pneumonia, which can lead to serious illness including hospitalization…

1 year ago

July 28/2024 – World Hepatitis day!

Last month we celebrated World Hepatitis Day. At Charlton Health, we are pleased to provide treatment for Hepatitis C and…

1 year ago

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Certain autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis affect minority groups more than others.…

1 year ago