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UV Safety Awareness Month
We all enjoy getting outside and soaking in some vitamin D, but there is such a thing as too much sun. If your skin is unprotected by clothing or shade, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light can damage skin cells. UV-B rays reach the outer layer of the skin. UV-A rays are longer in wavelength and […]
Headaches types and symptoms
Most of us have had at least one headache in our lives. For the most part, you can take a pain reliever such as aspirin, Tylenol or Advil and it will go away. For others the headaches may be triggered by something more serious and can occur on a regular basis. The following are nine […]
Village Pharmacy and Pender Memorial Hospital staff receive awards from the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists
Dr. Beth Caveness awarded 2021 Community Care Pharmacist of the YearAshley Rogers awarded Pharmacy Technician of the YearAngela Livengood awarded North Carolina Association of Pharmacists Health-System Practice (ASHP) Leadership Award June 14, 2021 We are honored to announce that Beth Caveness, PharmD and owner of Village Pharmacy in Hampstead, and Ashley Rogers, Pharmacy Technician, have […]
Know your risk for stroke
Stroke ranks as the fourth leading cause of natural death in the United States behind heart attacks and cancer. Not only is it devastating and often debilitating to individuals, but it also can have a major impact on families when a loved one loses their independence. Stroke is the most common cause of adult disability. […]
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