When it comes to purchasing or renting medical supplies, finding a retailer you can trust is very important. Making sure you or your loved ones get the equipment they need shouldn’t be left to chance. Oswald’s Pharmacy and Medical Equipment has been serving the medical needs of Naperville and the greater Chicagoland area since 1875.…
Happy New Year, everyone! As we close out the second decade of the 21st century I’d like to thank you, our customers for your continued support. I would also like to wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! We’re looking forward to another year serving you as Naperville’s most trusted pharmacy. 2020…
Happy New Year, everyone! 2019 was a great year for easy-to-use home medical equipment products, but 2020 is looking even better. I’ve compiled a list of some of the best new home medical equipment products for 2020. These products range from brand new items to new additions to existing lines. Without further ado… Össur Bracing…
Have you ever set a New Year’s resolution in the past? How did that go? Some have success with their resolutions (props to those people!) but approximately 80% of people break their resolutions. Most broken resolutions happen by February! Many goals people set are tough. If resolutions were easy, they’d have a different name. A…
Most people don’t use their mobility scooter outdoors during winter in the northern states. Aside from large outdoor-only models, most scooters can be dangerous to drive on ice or snow. Scooters, for the most part, are left in the garage. A common question is how to take care of a mobility scooter in the winter.…
Happy Holidays! This holiday season marks my 50th year working at Oswald’s! As each Christmas comes and goes, I look back over the years and realize how great it is to be part of our family business, now well into our 6th generation. Without a doubt, the holidays are my favorite time of the year…
Most shoppers today know that it’s tough to beat internet pricing. Shoppers also know the main disadvantages of buying online: being unable to try before you buy, bad customer service, or being able to talk to a knowledgeable sales associate. What if I told you that there are still tons of products that are cheaper…
Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner—do you need to rent any medical equipment for travel or hosting? The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for medical equipment rentals. This FAQ is intended to answer some of the most common questions regarding medical rentals during the holidays. Let’s get…
When helping customers at the store, one of my favorite things to hear is “this store is so unique! It’s unlike any other drugstore I’ve ever been in.” It’s even more exciting to hear it from a teenager or young parent who lives in town. While a lot of our customers have grown up in…
Living an active life after an injury, surgery, or long rehabilitation period can be tough. Activities like long-distance walking are hard with a cane or walker—equipment designed to help people walk, not exercise. If only there was a way to upgrade old medical device designs… Good news! Innovations have been going on for years in…
If you shop at a big chain pharmacy for your prescriptions and are unhappy with the service or wait times, you should look for a local pharmacy. When I say ‘local pharmacy,’ I mean any small-town, locally owned, or family-owned pharmacy. There are many reasons why you should consider a local pharmacy, and I’ve compiled…
If you have a major surgery scheduled for later this year, you’ll want to start thinking about recovery. Surgery is only half the battle—recovery is the other half. This article will list some of the most common major surgeries and the products that will enhance your in-home recovery. Broken Bone Recovery Overview: Bone breaks can…
