Breast Health Proactive and Detect Early
As a female pharmacist, I want to share how important it is for women to stay proactive about their breast health. A breast self-exam is an easy way to check for early signs of cancer by examining your...
Understanding Pulmonary Fibrosis: Every Breath Matters
When we breathe in, our lungs expand like a balloon. Now imagine trying to blow up a balloon covered in glue - that’s exactly how breathing with Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) feels like. Breathlessness is sometimes a sign of...
I Scream, You Scream: Are There Health Benefits to Ice Cream?
Recently, a friend sent me a post where the author was suggesting that ice cream may reduce the incidence of heart disease in diabetic patients. My first thought was, “Who are the authors of this study? Ben and...
Technology in Healthcare
You know, I recently attended the Office Efficiency Day at the CASO station organized by the Elgin Ontario Health Team and Elgin Primary Care Alliance. The focus was on utilizing technology to make healthcare more efficient. I learned...
Tis the Season to Indulge!
Sarah Lee, PharmD Your Neighbourhood Staff Pharmacist Holiday thoughts are in the air – plans for gift-giving, friends and family get-togethers and food preparations. A joyous time of the year but also a time of overindulging. Celebrations often...
Aspirin & Life Jackets
By Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE Recently, the concept of whether or not acetylsalicylic acid (ASA, Aspirin) should be taken regularly and the benefits versus risks has reemerged in the news. This is because on October 12th, the...
Simple Remedies — by Diane Alavie, B.Sc.Phm.
The other day, a patient complained about “all of a sudden having to pee frequently and a little burning sensation.” It was Saturday morning and her physician’s office was closed. So I asked her the following questions: Do...
Simple Remedies — by Diane Alavie, B.Sc.Phm.
The other day, a patient who had to go on a new medication complained about suffering from nausea. Consequently, she had lost her appetite. It was late Friday afternoon and her physician’s office was closed. So I recommended...
Leaflets of Three-Let it Be
We are truly blessed to live in St. Thomas and surrounding area. We have world-class, fresh-water beaches and water sports, some of the continent’s best bird watching, and excellent camping/hiking destinations. At some point, each of us have...
The Trans-theoretical Model: The Science of Change
It has been six weeks since New Year’s and evidence tells us that four out of five people have already failed to keep their resolutions. So, why is it that so many of us fail to reach our...
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Yurek- A Christmas Poem by Steve Bond
’Twas the night before Christmas, At the Yurek Pharmacy Store, Steve suffered from Writer’s Block, He could not write one article more. I’ve covered a plethora of topics, our poor writer lamented, The Well has run dry,...
I have a bone to pick with you
November is Osteoporosis month. (It’s hard to tell because, for some reason, greeting cards manufacturers have decided to overshadow the Osteoporosis cards with Christmas cards!). According to Osteoporosis Canada, about 1 out of 4 four women and 1...
Yurek Partners with CNIB Foundation to bring Phone It Forward to local pharmacies
Yurek has partnered with the CNIB Foundation to bring the Phone It Forward Program to participating pharmacies in the region. "Desk drawers across Canada are full of old smartphones not being used," said Robert Gaunt, Executive Director, CNIB...
Take Two Cooking Classes and Call Me in the Morning.
You feel unwell. You go to see your doctor to let her know you’re having trouble coping. Your job is causing you upset and you’re frustrated because everything is costing more money and you can’t make ends meet....
What is Thalassemia? by Steve Bond
One of the nice things about being a community pharmacist — and writing for local media — is that I often receive feedback from patients and even suggestions on topics. Recently, a patient told me about his relative...
