4 Tips for Healthy Aging
Older adults need to pay closer attention to their health to help them live a happy, healthy, independent life.
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- Aug 1
- 7 min
The ABCs of Vitamins & Minerals
We hear that getting enough vitamins and minerals is critical to our health, but we don't always get the full details on what we need & why.
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- Jul 1
- 4 min
Do you know how PBMs are affecting your meds?
PBMs often make profits that are not shared within the supply chain—and often at the expense of those entities, including patients.
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- Jun 1
- 5 min
Summer Heat Safety
Pool days, grill-outs, boating, vacations – summer is finally here! The summer months come with fun outdoor activities, but precautions...
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- May 13
- 2 min
OneroRx Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™
May 10, 2024 West Des Moines, IA: OneroRx Inc.® is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 2nd year in a row. The...
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- May 9
- 2 min
OneroRx’s E-Commerce Business Merges with Blue Sky Vitamin
May 9, 2024 West Des Moines, Iowa: OneroRx’s e-commerce business has merged with Blue Sky Vitamin. Blue Sky Vitamin, located in...
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- May 1
- 6 min
What is Gut Health and Why is it Important?
What is the gut? You often hear how the health of your gut affects your body, skin, and mental health, among many other things. But what...
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- Apr 1
- 4 min
Health Information Safety: Keeping Your Personal Health Information Safe and Secure
As a patient at our pharmacy, your health is our priority. Another priority of ours? The privacy and security of our patients’ health...
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- Mar 11
- 2 min
Medicap Pharmacy Donation to Feed 31,000 Iowans
Between Sept. 15 and Nov. 30, 2023, participating locations gave thousands of flu vaccines, each of which helped raise funds to feed Iowans.
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- Mar 1
- 4 min
Drugs and Alcohol: A Bad Combination
You’re ready to have a drink but your antibiotic says "Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication." Is it actually ok?
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- Feb 1
- 4 min
Give Your Heart Some Love
February is American Heart Month. Take this time to focus on your cardiovascular health and use these tips on how to support a healthy heart
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- Jan 1
- 4 min
Healthy Habits for the New Year
For many, the new year marks an opportunity to reflect on the past year and start fresh. We make New Year’s resolutions to change for the...
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- Dec 1, 2023
- 4 min
5 Reasons to Choose Your Local Community Pharmacy
Your medications are personal – and having your prescriptions filled from a warehouse across the country by strangers is the opposite of...
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- Nov 1, 2023
- 3 min
Antibiotics: The Importance of Compliance and Antimicrobial Resistance
Antibiotics are an essential part of treatment for many infections and can save lives, but any time antibiotics are used, they can cause...
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- Oct 1, 2023
- 4 min
Struggling With Mental Health? You’re Not Alone!
Many people around the world struggle with their mental health and although some individuals struggle more than others, resulting in a...
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- Sep 1, 2023
- 3 min
Flu Vaccines: Everything You Need to Know
Flu season is almost here and let’s face it — no one has time for sniffles and coughs. Save yourself the time and suffering. You have the...
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- Aug 1, 2023
- 3 min
Myths About Medications
With so many available resources online now, misconceptions about medications are becoming more and more common. But taking medication...
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- Jul 3, 2023
- 5 min
Top 7 Chronic Diseases in America
It is likely that you or someone you know has suffered from some type of chronic disease. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, stroke, or...
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- Jul 1, 2023
- 3 min
Technician Spotlight: Tracy Kleinschrodt
Originally published in IPA Journal Apr/May/Jun 2023 by the Iowa Pharmacy Association Tracy Kleinschrodt’s entry into pharmacy began in...
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- May 22, 2023
- 4 min
Combating 7 of the Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies
For most, having a healthy lifestyle is a top priority. Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly are often the first things people...
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PHARMACY BLOG
We don't want you to just be healthy. We want you to understand why and how to be healthy. And we want to be part of your health journey as a trusted healthcare resource.
Have questions on any topic here? Stop by one of our locations and visit with a pharmacist!
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