Health & Wellness

05/20/2013 - 1:54pm
Kerr Drug introduces Simplify My Meds synchronized-prescription program

Kerr Drug has introduced a new prescription-synchronization service, the retail pharmacy chain said Monday.

05/20/2013 - 10:30am
Energizer Personal Care, The Skin Cancer Foundation aim to encourage sun safety among men

Energizer Personal Care, which makes Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic brand sunscreens, has teamed up with the Skin Cancer Foundation to launch a public awareness campaign featuring Los Angeles Galaxy and Team USA soccer player Landon Donovan.

05/17/2013 - 12:07pm
C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries owner wins Long Island University Distinguished Alumnus award

Long Island University's Brooklyn, N.Y., campus has given C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries owner Ian Ginsberg its Distinguished Alumnus Award, the university said.

05/16/2013 - 4:02pm
Senate confirms Marilyn Tavenner as CMS administrator

The Senate voted overwhelmingly to confirm a former Virginia Health and Human Services secretary as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

05/16/2013 - 2:01pm
Coppertone encourages parents to protect children from UV rays year-round

Merck Consumer Care, the makers of Coppertone, launched today the "Making the Sunscreen Grade" program to equip parents with tools to help their children develop lifelong sun habits.

05/16/2013 - 1:35pm
Wireless pill bottle wins Boehringer Ingelheim-sponsored healthcare innovation contest

The makers of a pill bottle that uses wireless technology to keep patients adherent won the grand prize at a recent healthcare innovation contest.

05/16/2013 - 1:20pm
D.C. municipal buildings to display calorie information on vending machines

The mayor of the nation's capital announced Thursday plans to include calorie information on vending machines in municipal buildings.

05/16/2013 - 1:03pm
Doctors support Pa. bill to expand pharmacist-administered vaccinations

"Numerous" physicians in Pennsylvania are supporting a bill that would expand the range of immunizations that pharmacists can provide, a state pharmacy group said Thursday.

05/16/2013 - 11:10am
TravelCenters of America launches fitness program for professional drivers

TravelCenters of America, operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, on Wednesday launched its "Get Moving. Stay Fit." program designed to help professional drivers live a healthier lifestyle by focusing on nutrition and physical fitness.

05/16/2013 - 11:00am
NASP launches specialty pharmacy education web resource

The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy has launched an online resource with clinical and business-related content in more than 20 therapeutic categories, the group said Thursday.

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