This year we’re making it pretty easy to check off every box on your Christmas list and then some. For my December blog, I decided to put together a little budget gift guide. Holiday Gifts Under $10 For those inexpensive gifts that still say you care (5 bucks and under) these items are a steal:…
Whenever someone asks me what I do for a living and hear that I’m a pharmacist, the follow up is what do I do all day besides “putting pills in a bottle.” I completely understand why people ask this question. Before I got into pharmacy, I thought all that happened behind the counter was pill-counting…
The need to rent a wheelchair can arise at almost any time. Injuries, accidents, surgeries, and visiting relatives are all common situations that may require a wheelchair for a short period. Where can you get a wheelchair for a day or two? You can always ask around—friends or family may have an old wheelchair in…
The holiday season is here again! The older I get the more nostalgic I am for the idealized memories of holidays past. As I picked up the family Christmas tree last week, I started thinking about shopping for a tree in town back in the sixties. I have fond memories of what must have been…
As the father of an infant and a toddler, I always love seeing new items that help parents. Especially ones that fit into product categories at Oswald’s Pharmacy! While we’re not necessarily a shoe or clothing store, our gift buyers bring in plenty of carefully curated boutique lines we know our customers will love. Vivi…
Does it seem like you’ve heard diabetes being mentioned more than usual? This is because diabetes is quickly becoming a priority healthcare concern in the United States. Although the CDC currently lists it as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, studies show that deaths from diabetes may be underreported. Diabetes may…
Injuries to the foot, ankle and lower leg and general can really limit your mobility. Even worse—you know that you’re going to be on crutches for a while. Here’s some good news: You don’t have to use crutches. What if I told you that you don’t have to use crutches AND you can get around…
The Holidays will be here before we know it. Are you ready? I am!!! Yes, I am definitely bragging. I’m bragging because I am almost done with all of my holiday shopping, and I haven’t shopped anywhere outside of Oswald’s so far. Holiday Gifts for the Family My nieces and nephews were easy to shop…
Surgeries and recovery times are getting shorter and shorter. New procedures, like arthroscopic knee surgeries, have all but eliminated painfully long recovery times. Most of this is good news, but what happens to you when you are discharged too quickly? You’re on your own once you’re out of the hospital. This can be a problem…
The Holiday season brings families together to celebrate. What can you do if you have a family member with special needs visiting your home this holiday season? Rent! There is no need to purchase medical equipment when you can rent a specific item for a few days or weeks. The Rental ‘Essentials’ By rental ‘essentials,’…
We have customers come in every day of the week looking for a wheelchair. The majority of these customers ask the same question: What is the lightest wheelchair you have? Unfortunately, most wheelchairs worth their salt are going to be heavy or very expensive. Why? Well, first off, the lightest frames (carbon fiber) cost a…
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