Movember — Changing the Face of Men’s Health
During the month of November, you may notice more men than usual growing mustaches. Many of these men are participating in the annual, world-wide event known as Movember to promote awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide prevention. But you don’t have to grow a mustache to be part […]
Preventing Misuse
On Saturday, we joined communities across the country to dispose of old or unneeded prescription and over-the-counter drugs. At Village Pharmacy, we filled six big boxes of medicines that were disposed of by our local sheriff’s department. The need to hold these events stems from the misuse of prescription drugs which has turned into a […]
Liver Awareness Month
The liver has many important functions, including digesting your food and processing and distributing nutrients. The liver is the body’s largest internal organ. The liver is called the body’s metabolic factory because of the important role it plays in metabolism—the way cells change food into energy after food is digested and absorbed into the blood. […]
Recovering from Hip Replacement Surgery
When hip pain is so severe that it interferes with your daily life, you may find yourself in the position of needing a hip replacement. Hip replacements are a common procedure with more than 300,000 total hip replacement surgeries performed every year in the United States. The safety of a hip replacement operation has dramatically […]
Oral Hygiene Month
Untreated oral diseases such as periodontal disease and tooth decay will not resolve themselves when left untreated and can have a profound impact on your quality of life. The pain can restrict normal activities like eating, and can disturb your sleep. Advanced stages of tooth decay and periodontal disease, can ultimately lead to tooth loss. […]