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Your Immunization Questions - Answered
Immunizations: They help keep us healthy and protect us from contracting preventable diseases. However, many people don’t know what how...
Apr 1, 20234 min read
Medicap Pharmacy Flu Shots Help Feed Communities Across central Iowa
(Des Moines, IA) Medicap Pharmacy’s sixth annual flu shot campaign, in partnership with Food Bank of Iowa, has resulted in more than...
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Medicap Pharmacy and Iowa Diabetes Form a New Partnership to Better Serve Iowans with Diabetes
The goal of the partnership is to improve the care that those in our community receive and to provide that care when and how they need it.
Mar 6, 20233 min read
Become a Healthier You with Better Sleep
We all love getting a good night’s rest, but have you considered sleep as an essential factor in your physical and mental health?
Mar 1, 20234 min read
Blood Pressure and the Importance of Knowing Your Numbers.
Knowing and understanding your results is key to controlling high blood pressure, and the only way to know your numbers is to test it.
Feb 1, 20233 min read
When the Weather Outside is Frightful…Stay Fit and Stay Safe!
Whether your winter has rain, snow, or sunshine in the forecast, here are some ideas for staying active, and doing it safely!
Jan 2, 20236 min read
3 Basic Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
Do the holidays give you more stress than cheer? Read these tips for lowering holiday stress in a manageable way!
Dec 1, 20226 min read
Until There’s Type “None” …Know the Signs of Type 1
Most have heard of diabetes, but not everyone fully understands what being diagnosed with diabetes means. Read here for tips on managing T1D
Nov 2, 20225 min read
If You Are 65 or Older, You Will Want to Read this ASAP
Medicare Part D plans can — and should —be reviewed each year during the open enrollment period, October 15 to December 7.
Oct 5, 20225 min read
Think You Know EVERYTHING About the Flu? Think Again
If you have questions about the flu or any other illness you may be experiencing, make sure you are turning to trusted sources for answers.
Sep 1, 20225 min read
The 5 Ws and 1H of Vaccines
With the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing fear and misinformation surrounding many vaccines, it's important we really understand vaccines.
Aug 1, 20226 min read
Pharmacy Offers Big-Town Service with Small-Town Friendliness
Panora Medicap Pharmacy Manager Andrew Knorr and his family have lived at Lake Panorama since 2016.
Jul 12, 20225 min read
Sunburns and Poison Plants and Bugs – OH MY! Tips to Enjoy Summer Safely
Take steps to protect yourself from sun exposure, poison plants, and bugs so your summer fun doesn't end in pain!
Jul 1, 20227 min read
We All Age — Here’s How to Age in a Healthy Way
Aging doesn't have to be a decline. There are many things we can do to take control of our health as we age - and our pharmacy can help, too
Jun 1, 20225 min read
Medicap Pharmacy Partners with DMU, Orpyx to Prevent Diabetic Foot Amputation
Medicap has been offering diabetic care for years. This program with DMU & Orpyx is an opportunity to reach more people in need of support.
May 5, 20223 min read
Kids' Health Starts with Mental Health
Mental health includes your emotional well-being and influences your behavior, good and bad. In kids, it also is closely tied to development
May 2, 20226 min read
Med Safety Tips for the Whole Family (Even Four-Legged Members)
Medication concerns cause about 1.3 million ER visits annually. Many visits are preventable if you take the proper steps to use meds safely.
Apr 1, 20225 min read
Community Pharmacy Champion Receives IPA Legislative Advocate Award
Greg Johansen, president of GRX Holdings (owner of Medicap Pharmacy Central Iowa) has been a pharmacy advocate for decades.
Mar 21, 20222 min read
Do Spring Blooms Bring Sneezing Gloom? Here’s What to Do About It
Springtime is a time of new growth & getting outdoors…and for people with seasonal allergies, it’s a time of sneezing & sniffling, too.
Mar 1, 20225 min read
Flu Shots Help Feed Communities Across Central Iowa
We have partnered with the Food Bank of Iowa for the fifth year to vaccinate and feed our community. How did we do? Read to find out!
Feb 15, 20221 min read
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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