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Pain Management: A Case of Addressing the Fear |
Kimberly Zubot,
BSP Student
August, 2007
In May 2007 a 62 year old female approached a pharmacist for help with her pain. She felt that her pain was out of control and trusted the pharmacist for help and advice. The patient has been on medication to treat her pain for a minimum of a year. Disease states as indicated by the patient included diabetes with possible neuropathy, and indication of osteoarthritis with lumbar damage. The patient complained of pain in several areas of her body. She had lost a considerable amount of weight over the last year. Quality of life issues were of her main concern. Daily tasks such as cooking and gardening could not be completed anymore.
Download Kim's full article in PDF here (59 KB).
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What You Need To Know About Metabolic Syndrome |
Kimberly Zubot,
BSP Student
August, 2007
Metabolic syndrome affects
20-25% of the population. Metabolic
syndrome is a cluster of body
states such as abnormal lipids,
increased blood pressure,
increased blood glucose levels, insulin
resistance, clotting, and inflammation. These
states may be present with or without any
symptoms, thus it is important to have
measurable markers to diagnose metabolic
syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome more than doubles the risk
of getting type II diabetes and cardiovascular
disease. If caught early enough and treated, the
progression to diabetes or the progression in an
already diabetic patient can be slowed.
Cardiovascular disease can lead to events such
as heart attacks, strokes, and even death. It is
important to prevent and treat metabolic
syndrome for the health of each individual.
Download Kim's full article in PDF here (107 KB).
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The Caregiver's Guide to Stroke Recovery
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Read caregiver stories, learn about spasticity, physical therapy, depression, healthy living, relationships and drug coverage for stroke victims.
Click here download the complete guide in PDF (685 KB)
This guide is courtesy Stroke Recovery Canada. For more information about stroke recovery, visit www.strokerecoverycanada.com.
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Welcome to new Primary Care Pharmacist
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Stueck Pharmacy welcomes pharmacist Leah Butt to our professional staff. Patients will become accustomed to seeing Leah in the pharmacy and acting as a pharmacy consultant in the medical clinic and hospital.
The placement of a community pharmacist in the local medical clinic is a unique, innovative project undertaken by Stueck Pharmacy to provide physicians and patients pharmacy advice and care in a primary care team environment. Noted as a Canada wide leader in primary care, Stueck Pharmacy believes the integrated primary care team is the future of health care. By taking the initiative, Stueck Pharmacy is able to participate fully in the primary care team and to demonstrate to pharmacists Canada wide the future role of pharmacists and the mechanism whereby community pharmacists can fulfill that role.
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Gordon Stueck CPhA Centennial Pharmacist
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Gordon Stueck has been selected as a CPhA Centennial Pharmacist by the Canadian Pharmacists Association.
As one of its Centennial activities, the Canadian Pharmacists Association is recognizing 100 pharmacists who have made contributions to leading and building CPhA and the profession of pharmacy in Canada.
This award recognizes the contribution to pharmacy and Canadian society made by these pharmacists as a consequence of their leadership and the positive profile they have brought the profession.
For more, visit www.pharmacists.ca/100years
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Crystal Meth |
Any of our pharmacists or students would be glad to speak to your group about crystal meth. Call or email today to find out more.
Download the powerpoint presentation by Heather Balogh, BSc, BSP student, and learn about:
- Background on its use in Saskatchewan
- The high
- Short and long term consequences
- How it is made
- Associated crime
Click here to download the powerpoint file (3 MB)
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Discovery Asthma Camp |
Stueck Pharmacy is a bronze sponsor of the Discovery Asthma
Camp.
The Discovery Asthma Camp is offered through the Lung Association
of Saskatchewan so that children with moderate to severe
asthma can enjoy the
unique
experience
of
summer camp,
in a safe
setting made for fun and learning.
In serene surrounding, campers receive around the clock
care from professionals, and supervision by fully trained counsellors
chosen for their leadership and personality qualities.
To learn more about the Discovery Asthma Camp, visit www.asthmacamp.org.
To learn more about healthy lungs,
visit the Lung Association of Saskatchewan at www.sk.lung.ca.
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