Good Value Pharmacy is introducing our new app Rx365 where you can request refills, upload insurance cards and transfer prescriptions from another pharmacy. You can also chat with pharmacy staff and track the progress of your prescriptions being filled. Download Rx365 in the Google Play or Apple Store today!
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is set to expire on May 11, 2023. The US Government has indicated that they do not intend to renew it. What does this mean? The public health emergency has allowed the government to provide people with Covid-19 tests, vaccines, and treatments at no charge. Now that the Public Health Emergency is ending, these COVID [...]
Follow these easy steps to keep your skin healthy and radiant. • Bathe in warm — not hot — water using mild cleansers that don’t irritate. Wash gently. Don’t scrub. • Keep skin from drying out by drinking plenty of water and using gentle moisturizers, lotions or creams. • Practice sun safety to prevent skin cancer, whatever your skin color [...]
On Thanksgiving Day, families across the country will come together around dining room tables. Many will share a bountiful feast and give thanks for many blessings. What better time than the month of November to also give thanks for our customers? We are particularly grateful this year: In the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Pharmacy Study, Health Mart was ranked “Highest [...]
As the days keep getting shorter, does it feel as though there are fewer than 24 hours in a day? With the holidays right on the horizon, there’s so much to think about and so much to do. Here are a few end-of-year reminders to make sure your health—and your pocketbook—doesn’t get the short end of the stick. 1. Get [...]
The best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is for those over 6 months of age to be vaccinated. (There are some exceptions, and your doctor or pharmacist can discuss those with you.) We offer flu vaccinations on a walk-in basis at all three of our Kenosha [...]
Sunscreens protect your skin by absorbing and/or reflecting UVA and UVB rays. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires that all sunscreens contain a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) label. The SPF reveals the relative amount of sunburn protection that a sunscreen can provide an average user (tested on different skin types) when correctly used. Sunscreens with an SPF of at least [...]
The best way to learn if you are overweight or obese is to find your body mass index (BMI). You can find your BMI by entering your height and weight into a BMI calculator, such as the one available here. A BMI between 18.5 and 25 indicates a normal weight. Persons with a BMI of 30 or higher may be [...]
Medications can be life saving. But take heed: They can also rob your body of nutrients you need. Nutrient loss can happen in many ways. For example, a medication may: ·Depress your appetite, which means you may not eat enough to stay nourished. ·Increase your desire for less healthy foods, such as lots of sugar, bread, or pasta. ·Reduce absorption [...]
Not all headaches require a physician’s attention. But headaches can signal a more serious disorder that requires prompt medical care. Immediately call or see a doctor if you or someone you’re with experiences any of these symptoms: ■ Sudden, severe headache that may be accompanied by a stiff neck. ■ Severe headache accompanied by fever, nausea or vomiting that is [...]