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WINTER RECIPE: Holiday Mulled Apple Cider
INGREDIENTS 1/2 gallon apple cider1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1 whole cinnamon stick6 whole cloves1/2 teaspoon balsamic cider vinegar (optional) DIRECTIONS 1. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours2. Remove cinnamon...
CPAP Tips from Your New Respiratory Therapist
Hey everyone! My name is Brittany and I am your new Respiratory Therapist here at Byrd-Watson Medical Downtown. Today, I want to talk to our customers about CPAPs. First and foremost, I would like you to understand the process of getting a CPAP. First, you will visit...
Flu Vaccines: Now is the time to vaccinate
The [2012] flu season arrived four weeks early, was more intense than expected and resulted in the deaths of more than 110 children in the United States. The severity of the flu, as well as the intense media coverage, caused a high demand and subsequent shortage...
The Flu Shot: 3 Reasons Why You Should NOT Skip It in 2020
It’s that time of year again. Every fall we share tons of statistics in an effort to convince you to come to the pharmacy for your flu vaccine to protect yourself and your loved ones. So let’s just start there again. According to the CDC, the 2019-2020 flu season was...
BREAST CANCER: Facts, tests, and risks
There are two main types of breast cancer: Ductal Carcinoma and Lobular Carcinoma. Ductal is the most common type of breast cancer; it starts in the cells that line the milk ducts in the breast, which are the cells that move milk from the breast to the nipple. Lobular...
FALL RECIPE: Melissa’s Mississippi Mud Cake
Looking for a warm, rich dessert to put a sweet ending on an autumn day? This Mississippi Mud Cake is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. INGREDIENTS 2 Sticks butter, softened 2 Cups Sugar 2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder 1 Tsp Vanilla 4 Eggs 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour 1 ½ Cups...
Lift Chairs Can Change Lives: Jack’s Story
Nursing Must-Haves for Back to School
It's back to school season! For training CNAs, nurses, and doctors, there is a special supply list that we can help you with. Scrubs for Clinical: choose from our many scrub brands to ensure that you are starting school in style! We work with RLC and Kaskaskia College...
Our Favorite School-Ready Teach Bags – and the Teachers Who Love Them
Hey teacher, in case you haven’t heard, we think you’re a total superhero. You spend over half of the year with our children, helping them to learn, grow and be better humans. Being a teacher can certainly be exhausting, taking up much of a your time both on and off...
What makes a Vera Bradley mask special?
Face coverings are the new norm and Vera Bradley is happy to offer mask options to help keep people safe. But what makes a Vera Bradley mask special? Are they really different than any other mask? Check out all of our favorite features from Vera Bradley. FILTERS. Vera...
