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A Pharmacist Knits to Feel Better?

November 3, 2024

A Pharmacist Knits to Feel Better?

Yes, really! In addition to giving my family a useful present made with love, knitting gives me the following health benefits: The dexterity required in knitting improves my fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Both are useful as...

November 3, 2024

Benefits of Carrying a Personal First Aid Kit

I am a minimalist and like to travel light. When going out, I grab my phone, wallet, and keys. However, do believe in preparing for what life throws at you. That’s why I recommend carrying a personal first-aid...

October 9, 2024

BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL (BVO)

What is it and how does it affect the average person? There can be many different food additives in the processed foods we eat and drink. Health Canada makes sure those ingredients are safe for consumers. They rely...

October 6, 2024

Personal Values = the Rhythm of Your Life

For 30+ years, I have had to juggle many things in life including making thousands of decisions along the way. It’s an empowering, yet daunting task - especially when you have work and family commitments, as well as...

Steve Bond, Pharmacist at Yurek Pharmacy & Home Healthcare in St. Thomas.

October 5, 2024

The Horrible Health Hazards of Halloween

Halloween is a whimsical holiday where children and adults can pretend to be someone else — a superhero, a ghost, or a character from their favourite show. Canadians will spend billions on costumes, decorations and of course candy!...

October 3, 2024

Just Between Friends: Comfort and Confidence for Cancer

Founded in 2002, Just Between Friends is a compassionate place for women going through the challenges of cancer treatment. “We recognized the need for a non-medicinal and private space where women could regain a sense of control over...

September 18, 2024

What, if anything, is wrong with the phrase ‘work-life balance?’

Some people view work-life balance as an important equilibrium to maintain. Yet, some of the world's most successful businesspeople aren't big fans of the term. Jeff Bezos, the Chairman of Amazon, for example, thinks the relationship between work...

September 17, 2024

The First Licensed Pharmacist in North America

I learned about Louis J. Dufilho, Jr. in his 1823 New Orleans building which is now a museum; it showcases a glimpse into the history of pharmacy and medicine. I was fascinated by the meticulously recreated 19th-century apothecary,...

August 28, 2024

Grandparents Day 2024

Abuela and Abuelo, Opa and Oma, Yia Yia and Papou, Babushka and Dedushka, Nana and Papa, or Grandma and Grandpa. No matter what names you use, the benefits of having and being grandparents are clear. A 2009 study...

August 23, 2024

OMNI Rebate Exchange Program – Q & A.

OMNI Rebate Exchange Program - Q&AFor information, contact Ceri Anderson, Registered Practical Nurse.Email https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNpAxCIeR1kDesigned to adapt to changing needs, the Kangaroo OMNI™ Enteral Feeding Pump delivers nutrition and hydration throughout the entire continuum of care. Advanced features and robust technology...