Use this simple 5 question test to determine if your asthma is controlled! Answer the following questions with either a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’: 1) Do you cough, wheeze, or have a tight chest because of your asthma? (4 or more days a week) YES / NO 2) Do coughing, wheezing, or chest tightness wake […]
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Changes to Prescription Drug Pricing in Alberta As of April 1, 2014, you may notice some changes in drug pricing when purchasing a prescription. These changes may result in higher or lower co-pay or out out-of-pocket expenses depending on which medications you take and what drug plan coverage you have. If you are a senior
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Do you have a family history of diabetes? Are you worried that your diet and activity levels are putting you at risk of developing diabetes? Or, are you just concerned about the growing number of Canadians being diagnosed with diabetes and want to make sure you aren’t the next? Diabetes is a chronic disease that results
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Pharmacist Awareness Month – March 2014 The Pharmacist Is In This month at our pharmacy, we’re celebrating Pharmacist Awareness Month. As a key member of your health care team, we want to make sure that you understand the full range of services we can offer. In addition to filling your prescriptions and providing expert medication
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LETHBRIDGE, March 14, 2014 — March 2014 is Pharmacist Awareness Month, when pharmacists across the country reach out to make Canadians aware of the many services they offer to improve their patients’ health. This year’s theme, The Pharmacist is in, highlights the fact that pharmacists are the most accessible health care provider in Canada. They
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Many people are wondering what and how to manage water when there is a boil water advisory. The following is information from Alberta Health services on how to treat and use water properly during this time. How do I use water when a Boil Water Advisory has been issued? The water should NOT be used
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We just finished wishing everyone a Happy New Year; celebrated Orthodox Christmas and New Year and even fit in the Chinese New Year – the Year of the Horse! All of this happened in January of this new year, 2014. February has arrived which means that Ground Hog day near. Another day where we look
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January 1, 2014. That means we made it through another year! A year older with a few more wrinkles, a few more worry lines and for some, more grey hair. A challenging year for many in southern Alberta, but one in which we discovered the true spirit of Albertans. There is no doubt that 2013
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Stafford Pharmacy is pleased to announce that we will be recruiting patients for a study being conducted by the University of Alberta. This study is hoping determine how a community pharmacy cardiovascular risk reduction program can help decrease your cardiovascular risk! Background: Cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart and blood vessels) is one of the
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Seasonal influenza (flu) is a contagious viral respiratory disease that causes thousands of deaths every year. Thankfully, there is a simple way to help prevent it: the flu vaccine. Should I get vaccinated? Yes! It is recommended for everyone over six months of age who is able to get the vaccine! As well, if any
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