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Pharmacy

Stay Safe and Smart with Over-the-Counter Medications

Friday, December 27, 2024

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are a convenient solution for managing common ailments like coughs, colds, and congestion. However, improper use can lead to unintended side effects—or even harm. Aspirus Health encourages patien...

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Pharmacy

Travel Smart This Holiday Season

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and travel. As you pack your bags to visit loved ones, don’t forget to take extra care with your medications. Whether traveling to a snowy retreat or a sunny getaway, proper prepar...

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Pharmacy

Stay Safe This Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

As Thanksgiving approaches, many look forward to gathering with loved ones to celebrate gratitude, warmth, and togetherness. But for some, the holiday also brings “Blackout Wednesday”— a night notorious for heavy drinking that can...

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Pharmacy

Recognizing and Responding to Hypoglycemia

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

November is Diabetes Month, a time to focus on the nearly 38 million Americans living with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association, and the challenges they face, including hypoglycemia. This serious condition, cha...

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Pharmacy

Keep Our Communities Safe

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Last October, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) collected nearly 600,000 pounds of unneeded medications from almost 5,000 Drug Take Back Day locations nationwide. Since its inception, the DEA has removed a total of 18...

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Pharmacy

Falls and Over-the-Counter Medications

Friday, September 27, 2024

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults, posing a significant threat to their safety and independence. While many older adults rely on over-the-counter (OTC) medications for relief from commo...

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Pharmacy

Saving Lives with Narcan

Thursday, September 19, 2024

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 80,000 opioid-related deaths were reported in the U.S. in 2022 alone. This stark statistic underscores the urgent need to recognize the signs of an opioid ove...

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Pharmacy

Supplement Safety

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Many people incorporate natural products and supplements into their health routines to enhance their well-being alongside prescribed medications. While these supplements can offer added benefits, it is crucial to use them safely a...

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Pharmacy

Choose the Right Medication for your Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

Friday, May 17, 2024

It's that time of year again—spring has sprung, and so have seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seasonal allergies affect as many as 60 million people per...

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Pharmacy

Aspirus Medication Monday Open to the Community

Friday, October 13, 2023

Medication Monday is a unique program that takes place on the third day of each month. It's a gathering where community members come together to discuss a crucial aspect of their well-being: their medications. Hosted at Aspirus ou...

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Pharmacy

Allergy Medication Tips: How to Get the Most Out of Your Medications

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

It's that time of year again. Spring has sprung, but so have seasonal allergies. Also known as hay fever, seasonal allergies affect as many as 60 million people per year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease C...

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Pharmacy

Safely Dispose Prescription Drugs on Drug Take Back Day

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Last October, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) removed over 640,000 pounds of unneeded medication from nearly 5,000 Drug Take Back Day collection sites across the nation. The DEA has removed almost 17 millio...

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Pharmacy, Healthy Living

The risk of mixing alcohol and medicine: Celebrate safely this holiday season

Monday, December 19, 2022

According to National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), about 70 percent of adults in the U.S. said they drank alcohol in 2019. That same year, over 45 percent of the population reported taking a prescription medication in the ...

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Aspirus Announces Transformative Expansion to Elevate Critical Care Across the Region

Stay Safe and Smart with Over-the-Counter Medications

Travel Smart This Holiday Season

Stay Safe This Thanksgiving

Recognizing and Responding to Hypoglycemia

Keep Our Communities Safe

Falls and Over-the-Counter Medications

Saving Lives with Narcan

Supplement Safety

Choose the Right Medication for your Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

Aspirus Medication Monday Open to the Community

Allergy Medication Tips: How to Get the Most Out of Your Medications

Safely Dispose Prescription Drugs on Drug Take Back Day

The risk of mixing alcohol and medicine: Celebrate safely this holiday season