Antibiotics: Beware of the resistance
When we get sick, sometimes our first instinct tells us we need an antibiotic. However, not every illness is due to a bacterial infection, but rather a viral infection. Antibiotics and antifungals are one of our most powerful tools for fighting life-threatening infections, but they will not work on a virus. The discovery of antibiotics […]
ADHD Awareness Month
Is your child unable to sit still, especially in a quiet setting? Is he or she constantly fidgeting or unable to concentrate? Do they talk too much or interrupt others? These are just a few signs of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child […]
Village Pharmacy now prescribes and dispenses birth control
Over the last few years, there has been a growing interest in expanding the services and authority of pharmacists to prescribe and dispense some hormonal birth control methods directly. This means that rather than first getting a prescription from a doctor, patients can go to their local pharmacy for the prescription and medication. Earlier this […]
Immunizations: Are your kids fully covered?
The first day of school is right around the corner and parents are busy making sure kids have new shoes and school supplies. But are immunizations on your list? During the past two years, many children missed wellness check-ups causing them to miss their recommended vaccinations. Now is the time to get caught up and […]
Men’s Health Month
Men’s Health Many men ignore signs of illness and tend to put off going to the doctor. Almost 20% of men admit only going to the doctor in order to stop a loved one from nagging them about it. In general, men in their 20s and 30s should go to the doctor for routine checkups […]