Voted Knoxville’s Best Community Pharmacy in Cityview Magazine’s Best of the Best 2022Cityview Magazine Knoxville’s Best of the Best 2022 | Story by Elisa Crawford | Photography by Nathan Sparks
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Diabetes is a condition that affects over 30 million Americans. When uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to severe complications, such as blindness, kidney failure, and heart disease. Certain risk factors (age, genetics, past behaviors) cannot be changed; however, there are some actions you can take now to reduce your risks in an effort to prevent diabetes. Keep reading to learn about 4 factors you can influence for diabetes prevention.Read More
eMAR systems, or electronic medication administration record, is the electronic versions replacing paper records previously used in many healthcare facilities. Both of these medication administration records serve as a legal record of all of the drugs administered to each patient at a community by a healthcare professional. These administrations are then part of the patient’s permanent record on their medical chart. It is essential for the patients’ health that this record is accurate and updated regularly.
Mental health is a key factor in a person’s overall health and wellbeing. Without a positive mentality, you cannot be truly healthy. According to the WHO (World Health Organization), mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can contribute to her or his community. Poor mental health is also linked to various health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, heart disease, and stroke. There are several simple ways to improve your mental health to boost mental health and wellbeing:
No one wants to hear those dreaded words: “You have cancer.” Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer people are likely to develop. There are steps you can take to prepare yourself and learn how to prevent skin cancer. Check out these tips for how to prevent skin cancer to protect your skin:Read More
There’s nothing more frustrating than getting a cold during the summer when you just want to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine! Whether you’re on a beach vacation, a summer break from school, or just relaxing on your porch at home, this is the time of year when you want to be outside and healthy. While there are no guarantees you can avoid a summer cold altogether, there are some things you can do to reduce your chances of getting ill. Here are the top 4 ways to prevent a cold during the summer months:Read More
At the core of our business are the partners and relationships we have! We always do all we can to care for and foster those relationships. Here are 3 reasons to partner with Mac’s LTC:
Whether you have pulled a muscle while doing some heavy lifting or have been dealing with a condition such as arthritis, lower back pain can be difficult to alleviate. Nearly everyone will experience back pain at some point in their life, and it sometimes can be a very serious issue. If you were injured or feel weakness in your legs, you should immediately contact a doctor. However, if you have routine and mild low back pain, here are 4 lower back pain remedies that you can try at home:Read More
You know the feeling — you are enjoying a pleasant walk through the woods or a picnic with your friends, then all of a sudden a bee sting ruins the fun! Fortunately, a bee sting is just a nuisance for most people where you experience temporary pain, itching, redness, and swelling at the sting site. If you have a serious allergic reaction with severe itching, difficulty breathing, nausea, and other severe symptoms, you should seek emergency help immediately. Otherwise, there are several things you can try at home to alleviate bee sting symptoms. Here are the top 5 home remedies for bee stings:Read More
Vegetables are packed with nutrients: vitamins, fiber, and minerals. Just adding a few to your diet can improve your overall health! Here are 12 of the best vegetables to eat daily for a healthy lifestyle:Read More
As the days warm up, you are more likely to want to spend your time in the outdoors. Spring brings colorful flowers, sun shining days, and unfortunately, pollen and similar irritants. If you are an older adult with a chronic ailment, you are more susceptible to allergies in the spring. Fortunately, Mac’s LTC has some tips for allergy season to help you prepare.
With an aging population, it is more apparent than ever to have their continuous pharmaceutical needs met. Fortunately, with advancing medical science, we can be more responsive to those who have the most significant medical needs, our seniors. When we focus our services for the seniors in our country, we need to ease the complexities the caregiver must endure helping with proper treatment. These complexities involve medication organization, dosage confirmation, proper scheduling, and prescription drug acquisition. For a senior living community full of seniors, which would be a better pharmacy option, a Long-term Care also known as an LTC Pharmacy or a Retail Pharmacy?
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