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As we settle fully into winter, the immune system faces additional challenges unique to the season. The shorter days mean less sunlight, more time indoors, and viruses spread more easily in cold weather. While no single solution can prevent illness outright, the right combination of vitamins, supplements, and professional guidance can help bolster your immune […]

As temperatures drop and days get shorter, cases of colds and flu start to rise. Every year, millions of Americans come down with respiratory illnesses, and many end up in the hospital, especially young children, older adults, and people with chronic conditions. Viruses like the common cold and flu survive and spread more easily in

With over 69 million beneficiaries, Medicare remains one of the most relied-upon health coverage options for older adults in the United States. In 2026, several important cost and policy updates will change how Medicare covers prescription medications. If you or a loved one is 65 or older, you’re generally eligible for Medicare and the many

October is American Pharmacists Month, a time to pause and reflect on the important role pharmacists have in healthcare, local communities, and the everyday lives of people around the country.  Pharmacies are the most accessible point of contact for healthcare needs, whether it’s a routine pick-up of prescriptions or new information regarding a developing issue.

As summer heats up, it’s a good time to take a moment to think about how warmer temperatures can impact your medications. Whether you’re heading out on a summer road trip, enjoying long days outdoors, or simply trying to stay cool at home, storing medication safely can help protect your health by ensuring the medication

Spring is in full swing, but with the longer days and blue skies comes allergy season. Springtime allergies are a reaction to pollen released by trees, grass, and other plants this time of year, which can irritate and cause sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny noses. As many as fifty million Americans deal with allergies, with

Spring is here, and there’s no better time to organize your medicine cabinet so it’s safe and ready for whenever you need it next. Doing so does more than bring mental relief and order, it’s also an important way to check in and ensure all the medication you have on hand is safe and usable.

Since 1987, March has been designated as Women’s History Month, and in the healthcare space, women have long faced unique issues and barriers to overcome.  Community pharmacies have long served as an avenue to break through these hurdles, offering convenient, accessible, and trusted support for a wide variety of common women’s health needs. If you

Managing prescribed medication is critical to follow through with your healthcare provider’s medical advice. Yet up to 50% of patients do not take medications as they are prescribed, and this can seriously affect the efficacy of them, leading to serious health risks. Pharmacists are one of the most accessible and knowledgeable healthcare professionals available to

Every year, 4.5 million Americans require a blood transfusion, and to meet this demand, January has been designated National Blood Donor Month, a time dedicated to helping bolster the nation’s supply of healthy blood for those in need. While everyone over the age of 16 in most states is eligible to donate blood, other variables