August 2016

This continuing education activity is supported by an educational grant from McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division.

Read about the new Rx Products featured in August.

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a herpesvirus that causes 2 related but separate clinical illnesses.

Acne is a common, chronic skin disorder involving inflammation and/or blockage of the sebaceous follicles.

For many of our patients, the season means walks in the park, evenings by the shore, backyard barbecues, and outdoor sports.

Impetigo is a bacterial infection presenting with superficial skin involvement most commonly on the face, although it may also present on other sites, such as arms and legs.

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually.

The skin is the largest human organ, accounting for more than 10% of the body’s mass. Multiple functions of the skin include shock absorption, water preservation, and calorie reservation.

Heatstroke occurs when your body can no longer cool itself and your body temperature becomes dangerously high.

Acute bronchitis is one of the most common diagnoses in ambulatory care.

Read about the new OTC Products featured in August.

With the summer in full swing, patient education has aligned itself with anticipated ailments related to sun exposure.

Ann Tracy, APRN, FNP-C, has demonstrated her commitment to patient health and education throughout her distinguished nursing career.

The convenient, cost-effective care provided by a growing number of retail clinics is churning out remarkable revenue for the retail health industry.

This year’s Convenient Healthcare and Pharmacy Collaborative conference reminded us once again of why we do what we do.