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  • Get to know your prescription label

    Get to know your prescription label

    There is a lot of important information listed on your prescription label. Below is a picture of a sample prescription label followed by a description of what is listed. This information is very useful in helping you keep track of who prescribed your medication, what pharmacy it was filled at with contact information and who Read more

  • Introduction to Diabetes

    Introduction to Diabetes

    Overview of Diabetes Insulin regulates the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body to produce energy. They are mostly broken down into glucose which is released into the blood stream. When the blood glucose level increases the pancreas releases insulin. Insulin works by: Once the blood glucose level drops, the production of insulin Read more

  • Overview of Asthma

    Overview of Asthma

    Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways in the lungs are inflamed, causing obstruction due to inflammation, airway muscles are tightened and irritated. Excess mucus production in the airways is also implicated by clogging up the airways. This makes it difficult to breathe and interferes with the distribution of oxygen that is needed Read more

  • A guide to important and commonly used health insurance terms.

    A guide to important and commonly used health insurance terms.

    Insurance policies are generally confusing to most people and health insurance policies are no different. Here are some important terms that you should know. COBRA Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act – This is a federal law that may allow you to keep health coverage temporarily after your employment ends, you lose coverage as a dependent Read more

  • RSV – Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

    RSV – Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

    Overview RSV is a respiratory virus that is common and causes cold like symptoms. It is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes and virus droplets get in your eyes, nose, or mouth, or from contact with the virus from kissing someone or a child who has RSV or by touching a surface that Read more

  • What to do if your medication is unavailable to order

    What to do if your medication is unavailable to order

    Drug supply issues are not a new problem in healthcare but 2022 and 2023 have been very challenging with a significant number of medication both prescription and over the counter being out of supply, and for a very significant amount of time. This causes a problem because patients are not able to start on the Read more

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