Ask the Pharmacist – Rare Disease Day
Q. I heard someone mention that February 29th referred to as Rare Disease Day. Can you explain what constitutes a rare disease and what...
Ask the Pharmacist – Importance of fibre
Q. Last week you mentioned that one of the ways to help prevent constipation is to have a lot of fibre in the diet....
Dire scenarios when it comes to food security in Grey Bruce
A new Grey Bruce Public Health report, posted this week to GBPH’s website, highlights the struggles many Grey-Bruce families and individuals are facing to afford...
Ask the Pharmacist – Impaction
Q. My son had diarrhea and vomiting and later was unable to urinate for more than 24 hours. I was worried he was very...
Ask the Pharmacist – Vitamins
Q. Can you review the various vitamins our body needs, the benefits they provide the body and the foods we can find them in?
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Ask the Pharmacist – supplements
Q. After reading the column about the lack of proven benefits to taking a fish oil supplement, I wonder if you can let me...
Ask the Pharmacist – fish oil supplements
Q. I have been taking fish oil supplements for many years and I cannot recall why anymore. Can you remind me what fish oil...
Increased Influenza A activity on the rise
Elevated Influenza A activity has prompted Grey Bruce Public Health to underscore the importance of receiving the flu vaccine.
Surveillance data indicates a surge in...
Ask the Pharmacist – New Year resolutions
Q. I would like some tips to help me stay on track with some New Years Resolutions I have made. I know this topic...
Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition welcomes new partners at inaugural meeting
The Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC) marked another significant milestone as it recemt;u welcomed new regional collaborative partners at its inaugural meeting. Coalition Chairs—the...
