Health Matters with The Medicine Center Pharmacy

The human brain grows and develops at its greatest rate at the beginning of life, which is why ensuring proper nutrition is key. However, it can be challenging for growing children and adolescents to meet their nutrient needs. The truth is, lack of nutrition during the developing stages of life can have profound effects on growth and the structural development of the brain.

DHA, one type of omega-3 fatty acid, is necessary for healthy brain function as it is a principal structural component for proper brain function and development.

This essential fatty acid is found at high levels in a limited number of foods such as fatty fish and marine algae, which many children do not regularly consume. Supplementing with an omega-3 fatty acid that is DHA dominant can ensure children are getting the necessary fats they need for healthy brains.

Diabetes is a challenging disease to manage successfully. From medication to monitoring and from exercise to diet there is a lot to coordinate, understand and manage.  Although the care regimen is complex, patients with good diabetes self-care behaviors can attain excellent control.  Patients do best when they understand what they need to do, when they feel empowered to affect a change in their life and when they believe the benefits exceed the costs. Today Nicole will share her knowledge and tips to help you or your loved ones understand how to manage diabetes.

As you drive around town you will probably see signs advertising CBD Oil everywhere. From gas stations to video stores, how are you supposed to know if CBD oil is right for you? How are you supposed to separate the low-quality brands from the reputable? Your Medicine Center Pharmacist is the most accessible health care professional to answer your questions. Today we are excited today to have Chris Jurist visiting to help us learn more about CBD Oil and its place

Did you know that 90% of American’s want to age in their home and that home health care is the preferred method of health care delivery for the aged, dying and chronically ill?  Home care workers provide care to over 5 million American’s on an annual basis and the workers who care for them travel 8 billion miles on an annual basis to provide that care.  Please join us as we honor and celebrate these tireless workers who provide an invaluable service and make a difference every day in the lives of the patients and families they serve

Today we will talk again with our friends from the Great Start for Great Futures Coalition about each of our roles in helping the children of Stark County realize their potential for a Great Future

This week on Health Matters our guest, Ron Grey, Consultant with 21st Century Vitamins.

Early reports indicate the flu season will be particularly heavy this year and it is also expected to be early.  Besides getting a flu shot you might be wondering the best way to increase your immunity and stay healthy.  This morning we will discuss vitamins and supplements with our friend, Ron Grey.

Did you know that your oral health offers clues about your overall health — or that problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body? This morning we will talk with Dr. Garrett Heck, Chief Resident at Mercy Dental Services.  We hope you will protect yourself by learning more about the connection between your oral health and overall health. 

Are you one of the 9 out of 10 American’s who wish to Age in Place?  Or, maybe you are helping care for a parent or loved one who requires assistance in their home or is considering assisted living.  Estate Planning is ideal for those who want to get a head start on protecting family assets and laying the groundwork for their financial legacy.  It is a uniquely personal process and can be highly individualized based on a person’s desires or needs – and it’s never too late to seek help.  This morning we will be talking with Jim Contini from Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Jim specializes in both Estate Planning and Elder Law. 

Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy welcomed our guests Jen Griffing and Krista Allison, members of the Great Start for Great Futures Coalition to discuss Brainology.

Most people who experience mental health problems recover fully, or can live with and manage them, especially if they get help early on.

But even though so many people are affected, there is a strong social stigma attached to mental ill health, and people with mental health problems can experience discrimination in all aspects of their lives.

We will talk with Chris Fogarty, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Mercy Medical Center about mental health initiatives in our community and reducing the stigma attached to mental health conditions.