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11/08/2022

Did you know your morning cup of coffee also comes with a side of these benefits?

Did you know your morning cup of coffee also comes with a side of these benefits? ☕️ https://wb.md/3UnMhmp

10/28/2022

8 Ways to Get Rid of Mucus in Your Chest, for more info visit us at your own local pharmacy.

If you have a persistent cough, you likely have mucus in your chest. While not life-threatening, it can affect your quality of life and even lead to complications. Here we’ll share home, natural, and over-the-counter remedies that could help you get rid of mucus in the chest so you can avoid a vis...

10/24/2022

Bananas are great for blood pressure!

Bananas are delicious and chock-full of good-for-you nutrients. Learn the facts about this golden fruit and why it should be a part of your diet.

10/05/2022

That classic summertime fruit, watermelon, has a lot more to offer than sweet taste. It’s chock-full of nutrients that help your body thrive.

That classic summertime fruit, watermelon, has a lot more to offer than sweet taste. It’s chock-full of nutrients that help your body thrive. 🍉 https://wb.md/3PN0g2p

09/20/2022

Injecting insulin is simple, safe, and effective as long as you learn the right techniques and keep a close record of your blood sugar.

If you have questions or concerns, don’t forget about your diabetes care team, which includes your doctors, nurses, dieticians, pharmacists, and diabetes educators. They are there to walk you through the process and answer any questions that arise, Please consult at your own local Deer Park IDA Pharmacy.

Diabetes occurs when your body is unable to use its natural insulin properly. Learn more about manual insulin injections and how they help treat diabetes.

09/01/2022

Health officials are expected to make an announcement on the ongoing fight against COVID-19 Thursday as provincial health systems eagerly await the approval of a vaccine that targets the Omicron variant of the virus.

Bivalent vaccines under review by Health Canada re designed to recognize specific mutations in the spike protein of the Omicron BA.1 subvariant.

07/28/2022

Not all fruits are loaded with the sweet stuff. A whole avocado -- yep, it's a fruit -- has only 1.33 grams of sugar. Put it in a salad, spread it on toast!

Fruit has fiber and other nutrients you need. But it also has natural sugar, and some have more than others. https://wb.md/3PISB64

07/07/2022

Cranberries are packed full of important nutrients and minerals which help treat infections and aid in treatments of diseases.

Cranberries are packed full of important nutrients and minerals which help treat infections and aid in treatments of diseases. https://wb.md/3uuJexY

06/14/2022

Major rainfall and flood warnings, stay save and stay dry!

Environment Canada and the River Forecast Centre are forecasting major rainfall in the next 48 hours and have issued the following advisories:

- Flood Warning for Red Deer River upstream of Gleniffer Reservoir and the Little Red Deer River

- Flood Watch for James and Raven Rivers

- High Streamflow for Medicine River and the Red Deer River downstream of Dickson Dam.

Those in low lying areas or adjacent to watercourses should take necessary precautions. If you require emergency assistance, call 9-1-1

Red Deer County is actively monitoring the situation. For further information visit rivers.alberta.ca

06/06/2022

Get out and enjoy outdoor Fun, Which will improve your physical and mental health!

Looking to improve your physical and mental health? Take a look at all the health benefits of taking outdoor activities from physical to mental, here!

05/21/2022

Please follow safety guidelines against new variant.

Monkeypox is a disease that is usually found in animals, but it can also be spread to humans.

People with monkeypox can experience symptoms like:
➡️ fever
➡️ headache
➡️ muscle pains
➡️ exhaustion
➡️ swollen lymph nodes

These symptoms are followed by a rash.

Person-to-person spread of monkeypox can occur. It’s spread by close contact with an infected person through:
➡️ broken skin or contact via the eyes, nose or mouth
➡️ sharing clothing, bedding or items that have been contaminated with their fluids or sores.

As with many other diseases, to help lower your risk, follow individual public health measures like:
➡️ maintaining physical distance
➡️ washing your hands frequently
➡️ practising respiratory hygiene including wearing a mask

Public health officials are monitoring this evolving situation closely. If you think you or someone in your home may have monkeypox, you should contact a health care professional immediately.

For more information, please visit: http://ow.ly/qTQe50JeMKw

05/17/2022

If you have any questions please consult with your own local pharmacy!

05/02/2022

Eid Mubarak to you and your family, stay safe!

Vaccines might not get credit for that first kiss.
That winning goal.​
That special day.​
That final hug.
But their worth isn't just measured in doses given. ​
It's in minutes given back.​
And lives prolonged.

05/01/2022

Vaccine 💉 provide hope for all of us to enjoy a healthy, more fulfilling life – and that's something we should all be fighting for.

Vaccines give everyone the opportunity to reach their full potential and pursue a life well lived. Ultimately, vaccines provide hope for all of us to enjoy a healthy, more fulfilling life – and that's something we should all be fighting for.

04/26/2022

Vaccines help to prevent infectious diseases and control their spread!

04/17/2022

Reduce your risk of Cancer stop smoking, need help consult your own local Pharmacy!

Around 1 in 3 deaths from cancer are due to to***co use, high body mass index, alcohol consumption, low fruit and vegetable intake and lack of physical activity.

04/04/2022

Many Canadians unaware that Benadryl is no longer recommended as first choice for allergy medication: experts!

03/17/2022

Finally some good news for traveller!