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Do you know the risk factors for contracting Hepatitis C?

Do you know the risk factors for contracting Hepatitis C?  Hepatitis C is a blood to blood transmitted virus that…

8 years ago

Raynaud’s Phenomenon is more than cold hands and feet

In our cold winter weather, many people complain of cold hands and feet with reduced circulation to these areas.  Often…

8 years ago

Connecting With The Community

Our pharmacist Carolyn Whiskin is asked to speak at many professional conferences along with presenting at community forums for the…

8 years ago

New Shingles vaccine to be launched this month

Shingrix is a shingles vaccine that will offer greater protection against shingles than our current vaccine, Zostavax.  One of its…

8 years ago

Do you suffer from dry nose?

The lining of the nose needs  to be kept moist to prevent "cracking" of the lining of the nasal passages…

8 years ago

Do You Have Dry Eyes?

Dry eyes can be caused by many things: from too much "screen time" being on your computer or tablet, to…

8 years ago

Fruits and Fruit Juices Affecting Medications

It is well known that even 1/2 a grapefruit or one glass of juice can reduce an enzyme called cytochrome…

8 years ago

A New Treatment For Psoriasis Available Now

Last Thursday, the first dose in Canada of a new biologic treatment for psoriasis was injected at Charlton Health.  Guselkumab…

8 years ago

New Hormonal Option For Treating Menopausal Symptoms

In April of 2017 a new form of hormone therapy was approved by Health Canada for women with an intact…

8 years ago

Memory Changes In Women

Normal changes in memory occur with aging, but it is important to recognize changes that require further assessment. Alzheimer's Disease…

8 years ago