Health Information
Taking Action on Medication Safety
1 Oct 2021
6 actions to improve medication safety and ensure you get the most out of your medication.
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Taking Control of COPD
31 May 2021
The struggle with the limitations that COPD puts on an older adult can be immense. Not having the ability to tolerate exertion without becoming breathless can be both frightening and frustrating. If you or a loved one suffer from COPD, use these strategies to help take control of the disease [...]
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Preparing to Receive the Covid-19 Vaccine
23 Feb 2021
As you wait your turn to be eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine you can be taking steps to improve your general immune system function. Not only will this help protect against infection, it also helps ensure that you’re able to make antibodies and T-cell protection against Covid-19 once [...]
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Reducing the Need for Sleeping Pills
19 Jan 2021
A new Standard of Practice for doctors in Manitoba came into effect on November 1, 2020, which will impact any Manitoban who uses certain sleeping pills. The Standard of Practice for Prescribing Benzodiazepines & Z-drugs will encourage a more judicious use of medications commonly used to treat [...]
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Taking Reliable Blood Pressure Measurements at Home
30 Sep 2020
Measure Your Blood Pressure. Control It. Live Longer. Hypertension is the leading preventable cause of death and disability around the world, and can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and dementia. Many risk factors are within your power to control. Regular measuring of blood [...]
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Reducing the Spread of COVID-19
15 Sep 2020
By making a conscious effort to follow a few simple yet effective guidelines we can reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. We can all do our part. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, isolate yourself immediately and use the Health Canada Online Symptom Checker. [...]
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All About Masks
15 Sep 2020
The use of non-medical masks has been proven to reduce the spread of respiratory droplets between people and on surfaces. A mask also stops you from touching your face. For the highest level of effectiveness, they must be used properly. Follow a few simple guidelines to wear and care for your [...]
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Caring For Your Mental Health During the Pandemic
15 Sep 2020
As the pandemic wears on it takes a toll on our collective and individual mental health. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you’re struggling with worry and uncertainty and try be mindful that others may be too. There are a few methods you can practice to help you stay calm, manage pandemic [...]
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Return Your Meds
10 Aug 2020
August is National Drug Drop-Off Month in Canada, an initiative led by Drug Free Kids Canada to highlight the dangers of youth accessing prescription medications, and the importance of returning unused and expired medicines for environmentally safe disposal.
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Staying Healthy in an Uncertain Time
17 Apr 2020
Mark Mercure, Pharmacist Home Health Care Pharmacy We are all making adjustments to our routines to practice social distancing to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus. We have the opportunity when making these new daily routines to incorporate practices which can strengthen our [...]
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