February 23, 2022

Sleeping with an Ostomy

After receiving life-altering surgery to get an Ostomy, you may never have thought that your sleeping habits would have to change slightly. Common complaints include: Having to wake up during the night to empty the pouch. Sometimes more...
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Yurek Family
February 16, 2022

Families That Play Together Stay Together

In my experience — and observing others — families, big or small, are strengthened by spending time together. It helps us feel closer, which makes us more resilient to the challenges of life. There are more benefits: Being...
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February 3, 2022

Does Laughter Improve Your Health

By: Peter Yurek, Chief Entertainment Officer Have you heard the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine”? It is true! While it is fun to share a laugh, humour can also improve your physical and mental health, as well...
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January 26, 2022

Small Steps Lead to Big Gains in Mental Health

By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE Pharmacist/Manager, Yurek Pharmacy The past few years have been trying.  That is probably an immense understatement. Our entire world has literally been turned upside down.  Rules about and our knowledge of COVID...
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January 24, 2022

LIFE*SPIN Programs

Covid-19 has been devastating to lower-income families. Those isolated at home miss out on the resources that get them through each month, such as trips to the food bank, community meals at the local senior’s centre, community organization,...
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January 19, 2022

Coping with Alzheimer’s Disease During the Pandemic

By: Diane Alavie, Pharmacist Living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia during the pandemic can be challenging. Here are some helpful tips for caregivers. Be calm, patient and reassuring when explaining Covid-19. Ensure your loved ones are vaccinated along...
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January 5, 2022

Understanding the R Value

By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE Many new terms have come to light during the recent pandemic. One such term is the “R-value” – a number that is often quoted by politicians and healthcare providers. But what is...
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December 14, 2021

An Ounce of Preventive Healthcare

By: Sammy Shahatto, Pharmacist. Remember the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? Promoting health and well-being and preventing disease, disabilities and death is the central focus of preventive healthcare. This is a...
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December 14, 2021

Healthcare Gets Its Geek-On

By Steve Bond It's hard to dispute that technology has ingrained itself in our daily living. Improvements to devices and internet speeds have 'connected' 24/7. From the news you receive on your phone at the start of the...
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12 Days of Health and Happiness: Steve Bond's festive sweater in front of a Christmas tree
December 4, 2021

12 Days of Health and Happiness

December is the time for giving and receiving gifts. For many, it is better to give than receive. This is especially true if your true love is the one from the twelve days of Christmas. I hardly have...
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December 1, 2021

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...
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November 17, 2021

The Kids Are Alright 

By: Steve Bond For the first time in the current pandemic, those under the age of 12 represented the highest number of new Covid-19 cases in Canada according to the Public Health Association of Canada (PHAC). While this...
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Leena Thomas, RPh. at Yurek Pharmacy
November 4, 2021

Influenza Season is Upon Us

Influenza, a contagious respiratory illness better known as the flu, is caused by influenza viruses, specifically Type A and B. The virus is passed from one person to another through close contact mainly by cough droplets and by...
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