McDowell Professional Pharmacy

05/06/2026

Hantavirus is a virus primarily carried by rodents. It typically spreads to humans who inhale airborne particles from mice and rat droppings, urine, and saliva.

This rare virus, typically transmitted by mice and rats, is in the news because of a suspected outbreak on a cruise ship. Learn more about how it is spreads and why it is so dangerous.

05/06/2026

National Nurses Week
o Nurses make up the largest segment of the healthcare workforce and play a key role in medication safety.
o Today, starting National Nurses Week, we honor their essential role in patient care.
o Ask our pharmacist to review your meds annual – nurses and pharmacists together help prevent avoidable medication errors.

05/05/2026

World Asthma Day was created to increase asthma awareness and care around the world. If you or someone you love has asthma, your pharmacist is a great resource for questions on the various medications used to treat asthma.

05/05/2026

Research suggests that up to 45% of current Alzheimer’s cases may have been avoidable.

There are ways to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Here are 14 tips to help keep your brain healthy.

05/04/2026

After a few showers and thunderstorms, mainly this morning, expect a warm and breezy afternoon across eastern Kentucky. Tuesday stays warm but clouds will increase ahead of our next cold front. A widespread rainfall is expected from late Tuesday through early Thursday.

05/04/2026

Melanoma Monday is observed on the first Monday of May to bring awareness about melanoma, one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer. Be sure to keep a watch on any moles or skin growths and use sunscreen. Melanoma can spread rapidly, so early detection in key.

05/03/2026

Deer ticks lurk in wooded and grassy areas where they can latch on to ankles and transmit Lyme disease. Keep these buggers out of the yard by mowing the lawn and weeding regularly.

05/02/2026

What’s the secret to living longer? Staying socially active! Join a local group with common interests, such as gardening, reading, or board games.

05/02/2026

A nutritious breakfast can provide long-lasting energy and keep you full for hours.

It's easy to make a quick and healthy breakfast from wholesome, nutritious foods. Learn the 12 healthiest foods to eat in the morning.

05/01/2026

Happy May Day! May Day is a celebration of flowers and spring, and in some cultures welcomed the first day of summer. One current tradition is observed by hanging a cone-shaped basket of flowers or other items on someone’s outside doorknob, knocking or ringing the bell, and running away!

05/01/2026

A little ‘prep work’ before going to bed can help you get the quality sleep your body needs.

What is “sleep hygiene” and how can it help you get quality ZZZs? Our sleep medicine expert explains.