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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.
Aug 1, 20247 min read
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.
Jul 1, 20244 min read
Summer Heat Safety
Pool days, grill-outs, boating, vacations – summer is finally here! The summer months come with fun outdoor activities, but precautions...
Jun 1, 20245 min read
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...
May 13, 20242 min read
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...
May 9, 20242 min read
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...
May 1, 20246 min read
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...
Apr 1, 20244 min read
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.
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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?
Mar 1, 20244 min read
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
Feb 1, 20244 min read
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...
Jan 1, 20244 min read
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...
Dec 1, 20234 min read
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...
Nov 1, 20233 min read
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...
Oct 1, 20234 min read
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...
Sep 1, 20233 min read
Myths About Medications
With so many available resources online now, misconceptions about medications are becoming more and more common. But taking medication...
Aug 1, 20233 min read
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...
Jul 3, 20235 min read
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...
Jul 1, 20233 min read
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...
May 22, 20234 min read
Women’s Health: Hormones 101
What are Hormones? ¹ Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers that travel in your bloodstream to tissues or organs. Endocrine glands,...
May 1, 20232 min read
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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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