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Knowing what to expect during menopause can make all the difference
Let’s talk about menopause…and why not? Menopause is too often, if not always, treated as a taboo or a joke. For any of you reading this blog and who’ve experienced interrupted sleep due to hot flashes or night sweats, it is anything but! Here …
October 09, 2014 -
Common Ailments Survey - The Results From Members Are Encouraging
On behalf of the Board of Directors at the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA), thank you for helping shape the agenda and discussion at our recent Board meeting by participating in September’s short survey on common ailments.Response to this …
September 25, 2014 -
Swimmer’s Ear: A Common Summer Ailment
In the excitement of summer it is easy to forget that common ailments can occur. For example, swimming is the perfect activity on a hot summer’s afternoon, but on occasion, it can lead to swimmer’s ear which can be quite painful. So what is it, …
July 28, 2014 -
Is the Sun Making Me Age Faster? Learn More About Photoaging
Photoaging, also known as premature aging of the skin, is a result of repeated sun exposure over a long period of time. The word photoaging comes from the Greek word “photos,” which means light. Translated, photoaging is aging caused by light. Why …
July 18, 2014 -
Does an independent billing number already exist?
This post was written by Mike Cavanagh, RPh, BScPhm and District K Representative on OPA's Board of Directors. Over the past year the topic of "independent billing numbers" has dominated many discussions amongst pharmacists. The conversations …
July 24, 2014 -
Ask A Pharmacist Day on Twitter - Q&As
Did you miss OPA's "Ask A Pharmacist" Day on Twitter? Not to worry, we've pulled together all the questions we received by tweet and direct message, as well as the answers our pharmacist provided during the event! We'll be hosting our second "Ask …
July 23, 2014 -
I've Been Diagnosed With Osteoarthritis, Now What?
After being diagnosed with osteoarthritis, you will likely have many questions about the condition and its treatment. But finding the answers can be confusing with so many different sources of conflicting information available. One way of getting …
May 27, 2014 -
Do You Know if You’re at Risk for Heart Disease? What You Need to Know for a Healthy Heart
Every seven minutes in Canada, someone dies from cardiovascular disease (Statistics Canada, 2011c). Knowing your risk factors for cardiovascular disease is the first step in preventing a heart attack or stroke. While some risk factors are …
February 27, 2014 -
Behind the Pharmacy Counter
Have you ever wondered what happens to your prescription after you drop it off at the pharmacy counter? If you’re like most people, you imagine the staff at your pharmacy behind the counter, counting pills, and putting them into a bottle that you …
March 25, 2014 -
The Pharmacist Is In! Celebrating the Services, Expanded Role, and Dedication of Ontario Pharmacists During Pharmacist Awareness Month
Toronto, ON, March 12, 2014 – March is Pharmacist Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to recognize the expanding role of Ontario pharmacists and celebrate the pharmacist’s role as a valuable healthcare provider. This year’s theme, The …
March 12, 2014
