Diabetes Awareness Month
November is a significant time of the year as it marks National Diabetes Month. Communities all across the U.S. come together to raise awareness about diabetes, a health condition that affects approximately 37 million Americans, including both adults and youth.
Stay Prepared During Cold and Flu Season
Fall is here again, and so is cold and flu season. While pumpkin spice lattes and cozy sweaters are delightful, the cold and flu season is less so. However, you can stay ahead of those pesky viruses with the proper
Self-Care Awareness Month
September is recognized as Self-Care Awareness Month, a time to remind us that taking care of ourselves, first and foremost, is essential. With busy lives, juggling work, family, and many other responsibilities, it becomes easy to neglect our well-being. While
Back-to-School Health Tips
It's that time of the year again: the school bells are ready to ring, and anticipation for the new academic year is here! As we welcome the return to school, we at Neighbor’s Pharmacy find it crucial to provide our
Immunization Awareness
It’s back-to-school time, and many schools are reaching out to make sure they have each student’s immunization records on file. The Louisiana Department of Health requires that all students have their vaccines, and the schools must submit a report showing
The Importance of Monitoring Your Blood Pressure
With May being High Blood Pressure Education Month, it lends itself to the valuable opportunity to educate not only on the symptoms and effects of hypertension but also on how to properly monitor your blood pressure. Monitoring blood pressure is
Back to School in the Era of COVID-19
School is one place germs are expected. Hundreds of children touching every surface imaginable as they explore and learn about the world. Up until now, it was simply a given that once school started sooner or later your child would
How to Exercise in the Heat
South Louisiana is known for its hot summers, and with COVID-19 some people are still hesitant to head back to the gym, leaving them few options but to exercise outside in the heat. If you are new to exercising, read
How to Wash Your Hands Properly
Before COVID-19, washing our hands was not something we thought too much about. However, in a post-COVID-19 world, washing our hands has become a top news story. So, is there a right and wrong way to wash your hands? The
Choking Hazards During the Holidays
The holidays are a time of year when we get together with friends and family to share a meal or exchange gifts, but did you also know that it is also a time when choking is much more common. Whether