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- Walgreens Offers Medication Preparedness Advice as Hurricane Earl Moves Up the East Coast Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:59AMDEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As residents in the path of Hurricane Earl continue preparations, Walgreens would like to provide the following tips for assuring prescription needs are met during the storm. 1. If you evacuate, get to a safe location first and refill your medication at a pharmacy there. This allows you to avoid potentially long lines at your local pharmacy, and you won’t ...
- Walgreens Offers Medication Preparedness Advice as Hurricane Earl Moves Up the East Coast Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:44AMDEERFIELD, Ill.----As residents in the path of Hurricane Earl continue preparations, Walgreens would like to provide the following tips for assuring prescription needs are met during the storm.
- Walgreens Offers Medication Preparedness Advice as Hurricane Earl Approaches the East Coast Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:15PMDEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As East Coast residents and vacationers prepare to evacuate areas in the path of Hurricane Earl, Walgreens would like to provide the following tips for assuring prescription needs are met during the storm. 1. If you evacuate, get to a safe location first and refill your medication at a pharmacy there. This allows you to avoid potentially long lines at your local ...
- Walgreens Offers Medication Preparedness Advice as Hurricane Earl Approaches the East Coast Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:07PMDEERFIELD, Ill.----As East Coast residents and vacationers prepare to evacuate areas in the path of Hurricane Earl, Walgreens would like to provide the following tips for assuring prescription needs are met during the storm.
- Within Reach: Lifesaving Medication for All Students with Allergies Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:29AMStudents with life-threatening food or insect allergies face down dangers every day at school, from food allergens in the cafeteria or classroom to bees on the playground. That's why physicians recommend students and others with severe allergies carry auto-injectable epinephrine with them at all times and know how to use it.
- Suspect dead in New Brighton pharmacy robbery Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:44PMNEW BRIGHTON - A New Brighton man wanted for committing a robbery at a borough pharmacy two weeks ago committed suicide in Indianapolis earlier this week.
- Pharmacists on Health Care Teams Significantly Improve Patient Care Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:25AMIncorporating pharmacists as members of the health care team in direct patient care roles is a viable solution to help improve U.S. health care, according to the results of a comprehensive, systematic review of the health care literature set to be published in the October 2010 issue of Medical Care.
- Pharmacists On Health Care Teams Significantly Improve Patient Care Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:19AMIncorporating pharmacists as members of the health care team in direct patient care roles is a viable solution to help improve U.S. health care, according to the results of a comprehensive, systematic review of the health care literature set to be published in the October 2010 edition of Medical Care. The study has been published prior to print and is available online. The article, "US ...
- Ramsell Public Health Rx Secures Delaware ADAP Contract Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:08AMOAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ramsell Public Health Rx today announced it is working with the state of Delaware to administer its AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) for 1,300 individuals.
- Ramsell Public Health Rx Secures Delaware ADAP Contract Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:02AMOAKLAND, Calif.----Ramsell Public Health Rx, a pharmacy benefit and information management company, today announced it is working with the state of Delaware to administer its AIDS Drug Assistance Program .
- How To: Email your doctor Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:24AMLearn your doctor's e-mail policies. Find out what questions the office is comfortable answering by computer, response times, whether messages go into your permanent medical record and who else in the office sees incoming e-mails.
- Texas school districts revisiting medication policies face unclear guidelines Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:25AMSchool districts have started re-examining their medication policies in the face of shrinking budgets and increased abuse of over-the-counter drugs. For direction, they turn to ambiguous laws and outdated guidelines that leave some schools stocking a pharmacy and others refusing to distribute pills at all.
- What parents most often ask doctors about their kids' health Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:02AMDr. Jim Troutman is a pediatrician at The Everett Clinic. He previously worked as a physician in Bellingham. He is a graduate of Duke Medical School. Dr. Jack Stephens also works as a pediatrician at The Everett Clinic. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School.
- Poll: Pot gets support, with conditions Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:48AMSome Grand Junction residents believe medical marijuana centers should be allowed within city limits, but they also should be subjected to zoning and licensing restrictions, according to a survey conducted by the city. The survey conducted by a volunteer group called the Master Panel Survey Group received responses from 174 participants who answered five questions. Participants represent a ...
- Gold Standard/Elsevier First to Launch State, Federal Controlled Substance Drug Schedules, Helping Ensure Safe ... Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:13AMTAMPA, Florida, August 27, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- - New Alchemy Module Allows Healthcare Providers to Verify and Comply With State and Federal Prescription Drug Regulations Gold Standard/Elsevier, developer of drug databases and medication management solutions, announced today the availability of its new Alchemy (http://www.goldstandard.com/pages/alchemy.html?epm=1_1 ...
- Gold Standard/Elsevier first to launch state, federal controlled substance drug schedules Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:45AM( Elsevier ) The new Alchemy module allows health care providers to verify and comply with state and federal prescription drug regulations.
- Gold Standard/Elsevier First to Launch State, Federal Controlled Substance Drug Schedules, Helping Ensure Safe ... Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:34AM-
- Crossing the Line Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:04PMThe Nation -- Brownsville, Texas Diana, a slight, 30-year-old office manager wearing a smart blouse and pencil skirt, has a tired note in her voice. In the privacy of her office, she has spent the afternoon discussing an event in her life that she previously never recounted to anyone. She is talking about her abortion. Or maybe her miscarriage. She's glad she never has to know which.
- It Can be Cheaper to Buy Medications from a Canadian Online Pharmacy - Even With Insurance Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:00AMHigh prescription drug pricing across the United States has made healthcare unaffordable, as even patients with medical insurance look for alternatives in Canadian online pharmacies.
- Meditech to help Covenant patients get 'perfect care' Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:13PMCovenant Hospital has launched a technological upgrade through a new computer system designed to help deliver "perfect care" to patients.
- Keep your own records of your medical history Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:16AMCommunication could be the riskiest procedure in medicine. Researchers estimate that nearly 8 million drug side effects could be prevented or resolved each year if doctors and patients communicated better (Archives of Internal Medicine, Jan. 24, 2005). They encourage doctors to let patients know what side effects to watch out for and patients to tell their doctors what symptoms they experience.
- GreatCall Announces Medication Reminder Service for Improved Compliance and Well Being Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:30AMSAN DIEGO----GreatCall, Inc., the leader in delivering targeted mobile services to people looking for a high-quality and high-touch service experience, today announced the GreatCall Medication Reminder service.
- Medicine on the Web: British patients click online to see doctor Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:18AMThe doctor will see you now: Just click here.
- How to connect with your doctor by e-mail Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:58AMMore doctors' offices are allowing patients to communicate by e-mail, but follow these basic rules: read more
- Guidelines for e-mailing your doctor Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:00PMMore doctors’ offices are allowing patients to communicate by e-mail, but follow these basic rules:
- Gold Standard/Elsevier Promotes Medication Safety and Compliance via New MEDcounselor Languages with Consumer ... Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:14PMTAMPA, Florida, August 23, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - MEDcounselor Languages Improves Communications With Low-English Proficiency Patients, Ensures Provider Compliance With Language Access Services (LAS) Requirements Gold Standard/Elsevier, (http://www.goldstandard.com/) a leading developer of drug information and medication management solutions, announced today ...
- No-Cost Electronic Prescribing Service Now Available to Kentucky Physicians Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:06PMLOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and Availity, LLC today announced the deployment of CarePrescribe, an electronic prescribing service, at no charge to eligible physician practices in Kentucky.
- Gold Standard/Elsevier promotes medication safety and compliance via New MEDcounselor languages Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:28AM( Elsevier ) Gold Standard/Elsevier, a leading developer of drug information and medication management solutions, announced today the launch of MEDcounselor Languages, a module that provides trusted MEDcounselor consumer medication information in 12 foreign languages.
- Hungarians prone to buy bogus medicine Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 1:34AMAn earlier survey by the anti-counterfeiting interest group HENT found that 5-7% of the Hungarian population purchase medicinal products of uncertain origins online.
- Use caution when ordering meds via Internet Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 5:31PMInternet pharmacies may look like a bargain deal for many pet owners. Their advertisements claim lower prices than those you pay at the vet's office. But are they really? And how do you know you're getting good quality medication? Here are several reasons why you should think twice before you place that online order. First, costs can be deceptive. In a survey comparing prices for flea control ...
- Police taking battle against meth online Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 2:08AMThis year, Indiana has removed more than 100 children from homes where methamphetamine labs were found - on track to be the most ever.
- Police: Bandage-Wrapped Man Robs Somerset Co. Pharmacy Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 9:59AMA man is jailed on charges he robbed a Somerset Township supermarket pharmacy while his face was wrapped in medical bandages and a surgical mask.
- A Good Doctor's Visit Starts With a Little Homework Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 8:02AMFRIDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Whether buying a toothbrush or a new car, it's become routine for shoppers to research before buying so they know all the options and can strike the best possible bargain.
- RememberItNow! Demonstrates Patient-Centric Medication Management Service to the Tennessee Office of eHealth ... Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:00AMRememberItNow's participation is part of a review by the States of the leading medication management technologies and services from industry leaders and top performers.
- British patients click online to see doctor Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:54PMMARIA CHENG Associated Press LONDON -- The doctor will see you now: Just click here. In Britain, an increasing number of websites are pushing ...
- Docs falling behind in race to help patients with genetics Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:20PMSan Diego cardiologist Eric Topol says most physicians aren't taking advantage of the expanding array of genetic tests to screen patients for drug complications, but prescription drug managers are stepping up to the plate.
- Generic Forms of the Brand Name Drugs Lipitor and Viagra Are Now Available in Canada Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:05AMCanadian pharmacies like Online Pharmacies Canada are now able to offer Atorvastatin and Sildenafil - generic alternatives to Lipitor and Viagra - to their US patients at greatly discounted prices.
- Americans Look to Canadian Online Pharmacies for Relief from Expensive Prescription Prices and a Lack of Medical ... Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:00AMAs many Americans are experiencing the so-called “donut hole” where there is a gap in Medicare coverage, many are looking at online Canadian pharmacies for an alternative to expensive US-based pharmaceuticals.
- Goodbye, Jon! Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:35AMDirector Roman Polanski is fighting extradition and has filed a motion in a Swiss court to be released from jail, after being picked up over the weekend on his way to a film festival where he was being honored.
- Peter Ax, CEO of Prescription Medication Provider KwikMed.com, Appointed to Online Pharmacy Regulatory Board Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 6:00AMThe Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing in Utah has appointed Peter Ax, CEO of KwikMed™,as a member of the newly formed Online Prescribing, Dispensing and Facilitation Board.
- British websites are pushing boundaries of online medicine Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 3:52PMLONDON — The doctor will see you now: Just click here.
- British websites offer online diagnosis, treatment Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 1:56PMIn Britain, an increasing number of websites are offering consultations and medication most countries only allow during in-person visits -- or remote ones with the help of a webcam or telephone call.
- New Research from EBRI: What Is Known About Consumer-Driven Health Plans? Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:15PMReport Summarizes Offer Rates, Enrollment, Premium Differences WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) today published a detailed summary of what is known about consumer-driven health plans, a relatively new option for paying for medical expenses that first began to appear nearly a decade ago. Consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs ...
- Manage your medications with CVS Caremark iPhone app Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 12:11PMTASTY: Caremark customers can refill prescriptions and view history. BUMMER: Drug information is not available for all medications. COOL: Users can see drug costs in-app.
- New Research from EBRI: What Is Known About Consumer-Driven Health Plans? Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 10:13AMReport Summarizes Offer Rates, Enrollment, Premium Differences
- Brabu bids farewell to pharmacy interns Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 9:05AMBrabu Pharmacy and Wellness Center bids a fond farewell to their two summer interns, Jared Layman and Katherine Garcia. Both interns are students of Washington State University's School of Pharmacy who will be returning this month to begin their second year in the Pharm D. Program.
- Medicare "Donut Hole" Rebate Checks: PlanPrescriber Answers Consumer Questions Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:22AMMAYNARD, MA--(Marketwire - August 4, 2010) - Today, PlanPrescriber ( www.planprescriber.com ), a wholly-owned subsidiary of eHealth, Inc. ( NASDAQ : EHTH ), released a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) for Medicare beneficiaries to help them understand who qualifies for the $250 rebate check and what measures they can take to avoid reaching the donut hole.
- Important Reminders before Taking Natural Breast Enhancement Pills Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 7:17AMIt is normal for every woman to wish to look attractive. Most of the time no matter these women dressed up and fix their appearance they still look awkward. Breast size is one of the major components of the body that can make you look attractive.
- Sheriff Christian, CHPD Chief Johnson discuss ways to avoid becoming a victim Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:49AMChurch Hill Police Chief Mark Johnson, at left, and Hawkins Co. Sheriff Roger Christian talked to a crowd in the cafeteria at Church Hill Senior Citizens Center on Wednesday.
- Today's Buy Opportunity: PetMed Express Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:34AMWhy today's 11 O'Clock Stock is pet pharmacy PetMed Express.