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…
We opened our 5,000 square foot medical equipment showroom in 2015 to better serve our customers. Going in blind by ordering a home medical equipment (HME) product online wasn’t working for a lot of people coming into the store. Every one of us is built differently from one another. From height and weight to limb…
Purchasing medical equipment can be a big chore. Choices are endless, brands blend into one another, and online mega-retailers don’t offer much direction. What many of these online mega-retailers could use is a showroom. Thankfully, our showroom is home to hundreds of wheelchairs, rollators, power lift recliners, mobility scooters, bathroom safety equipment products, aids to daily…
In order to keep our rolling stock up-to-date, our DME buyers are constantly on the lookout for new products. The products we look for need to meet a few criteria: They must have high quality standards. They must be reasonably priced for what they offer. And (more important than you might think) they must look…
Did you know 8% percent of children have food allergies? That’s 1 in 13 children, or roughly two in every classroom[1]. As the parent of a child who has severe food allergies, I think about the challenges the holidays bring to all families dealing with allergies. Walking down the Pharmacy’s Halloween Candy aisle, 90% of…
Hey everyone! My fun-filled product review this month is the Craft-tastic String Art Kit. This fun and simplistic kit is manufactured by Ann Williams and comes with an assortment of options for crafters of all ages and skill levels. Options include 3D, Unicorn, and assorted shapes. 3D String Art Heart The 3D option is a…
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, with World Heart Day falling on September 29th. This makes September the perfect time to talk about heart health and how to control and lower cholesterol levels. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is produced by your liver and used by your body as a building…
Did you know that only 43% of adults 18 or older got their flu shot during the 2016-2017 flu season? 1 Why Does Getting a Flu Shot Matter? Every year, thousands of adults in the United States experience health problems and are hospitalized due to diseases that can be prevented by vaccines, including seasonal influenza…
