You’ve probably seen news stories about how drug companies keep increasing the prices on their medications. In many states, insurance companies can change their formularies and what medications they cover at any time, without informing patients. Imagine: Your doctor just prescribed you an expensive medication, and you’re not sure you can afford it. What can…
Getting back home after a hospital stay can be tough. Hospitals are built for patient accessibility. You may not even realize what some quality-of-life items you need until you get home. Most hospitals don’t send you home with certain items or even give you a list of necessities. One of the goals we laid out…
Where does one go to learn about the latest innovations in the home medical equipment industry? How do we always have the latest and greatest on our medical equipment showroom floor? Medtrade, of course! This year our DME manager Jerry and I traveled to Atlanta for Medtrade 2018. Medtrade’s mission is “to provide high quality…
Since the start of 2018, you might have noticed us using the phrase ‘medical equipment showroom.’ Sounds like a buzzword, but what does it really mean? Home Medical Equipment Industry The Home Medical Equipment (HME) industry is huge. The number of manufacturers producing the same product is astonishing. This is because many HME products are…
No one loves a fun craft activity like me. With all the wet weather we have been having, not to mention the chill in the air, it’s a perfect time to try one of our great activity kits. With eight nieces and two nephews, I love trying out our craft activities; it allows me to…
We often have patients drop by the pharmacy to ask us questions about how much of a certain vitamin they need to stay healthy. There are so many different choices when it comes to vitamins and doses, which can make it confusing to choose what is right for you. With that in mind, I want…
A large subcategory of Home Medical Equipment is Mobility. Mobility equipment and products range from large outdoor power scooters to wooden canes. Mobility encompasses a lot of products. Every single person in need of mobility assistance will have slightly different needs. I’m going to talk about the ‘essential’ mobility products today—the products everyone should know…
Save a spot on your calendar for Saturday, October 20th. Why? It’s Oswald’s Pharmacy’s annual Health & Wellness Fair! As usual, we will have many promotions, information ‘booths’, programs, prizes and more. What exactly? Glad you asked! Flu Shots Flu season has started and there are still many people who haven’t gotten a shot. We…
Even though Ozzies moved to Naperville Plaza over 14 years ago, I have remained active in downtown Naperville events and organizations. I spent 6 years as the Riverwalk commissioner for the city and have also been a member of the Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) for many years. The Downtown Naperville Alliance, for those of you…