Monday March 3rd/ 2008

12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.

12:12: There are almost 21 million Americans, adults and children, who have diabetes. That’s seven percent of the population.
Holly Clegg, author of the successful Trim & Terrific cookbook series, has partnered with the American Diabetes Association to create her newest cookbook, Trim & Terrific Diabetic Cooking.
Guest: Holly Clegg, who has published five award-winning cookbooks and is the Food Editor for the health and wellness web site www.RealLivingNutrition.com. 225.752.5598

12:20: There is a groundbreaking new method of laporascopic surgery using all orifices. It's called NOTES (Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery) and St. Joseph's Centre for Minimal Access Surgery will be the lead in having this.
Guest: Dr. Mehran Anvari, professor of surgery and Director of the Centre for Minimal Access Surgery at St. Joseph’s in Hamilton. 905-929-3250.

12:35: Erectile dysfunction just got a whole lot easier to manage thanks to the all new Cialis Once-a-day, lending men the flexibility to be spontaneous 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Guest: Dr. Gerald Brock, Urologist, St. Joseph’s HealthCare, LONDON.

12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.

Pharmacist Awareness Week! March 3 – 7 /2008

Pharmacist Awareness Week is an opportunity to celebrate the profession and the ever evolving role in patient-centered care delivery. Pharmacists are an accessible provider of expertise and advice on a full range of services where the patient is focused the results driven! Pharmacists are often the front line provider for patients for perhaps people who don’t have a family doctor. Your pharmacist is there to work with the patient and other health care professionals to manage their condition, while building unique and value-added relationships. Pharmacists are there to educate, counsel and empower patients to manage their own health! Whether you’re in hospital, at home or in a nursing home, it’s good to know your pharmacist is the drug expert. They are involved in patient’s care, making sure they get the most from your medications.
What you should know about your medications:
• Make sure you know the dosage of the drugs and how and when to take them.
• Ask to ensure if you are taking herbal or over the counter medications that they are no side effects or interference with other medications.
• Carry a list of your medications with you.
• Ask to talk to the pharmacist to make sure you understand how to take your medication.
• To talk to you Family MD, if you wish to stop a medication.
• Ask why you are taking this medication.
• How will you know if it is working.
• Where do I store this medication.
• Is there another medication, like a generic or one that is easier to swallow.
• What the side effects are.
• What foods or drinks to avoid.
• When should you refill it.

Your pharmacist is a licensed care professional with years of university and practical training; they are the expert resources for you, your doctor, your nurse and other health care professionals. Choose a pharmacist that best suits your needs, and always visit the same pharmacy. The better your pharmacist knows you the better they are to help make the best choices where your health is concerned.

A reminder about the Medcheck program, if you are an Ontarian and are on three medications, you can have a one-on-one consultation up to 30 minutes, valued at $50.00 paid by OHIP !

Nadine Janacek
Rexall Blogg Reporter Store #0202