Learning how to clean, disinfect and sterilize medical equipment plays an important role in stopping disease transmission. Unclean instruments can quickly spread germs and bacteria from one person to another. By following the proper decontamination procedures, microorganisms are destroyed and the instruments are safe to use. ...read more
If you have just had a bikini wax, avoid hot baths and showers for one day. Also, use aloe on the bikini area to soothe it and wear underwear made from cotton to prevent irritation. Avoid the use of oily products on your skin as well, and keep sweating to a minimum. ...read more
Waxing and shaving are two popular methods to remove body and facial hair. Each method has its own benefits and problems that you may experience. The hair removal method you choose all depends on how it makes you look and feel. ...read more
Intense pulsed light is a method of removing hair that is reputed for its absence of side effects and painlessness. The method works by using a light to vaporize the hair follicles below the surface of the skin. The treatment is also often used to correct age spots and freckles. ...read more
There are certain situations where standard crutches will not be able to assist someone who needs help. In these cases, forearm crutches may be the best option to get the help needed. They can be easy to use once you are comfortable with them. ...read more
Many people need to use catheters because they are unable to empty their bladders naturally. Using a catheter is painless if properly inserted. Only a small amount of pressure should be felt. Catheters must be sterile to lessen the possibility of infection. ...read more
A patient who needs to buy a medical lift chair should consult with a healthcare professional before buying the device. Lift chairs are often expensive, so the patient should find out if insurance will cover all or some of the cost. Testing different chairs will help the patient choose the right one to buy. ...read more
By Toni Chisum November 18, 2015
fast helpfull and imformative in a non medical way i could grasp while sick ...read more
By LorieMichelleMcGinnis May 31, 2014
I made ONE PHONE CALL to Kim and all of my problems were solved. She knows what Medicare and private insurance companies will/wont cover and whenever there is a problem, she finds a solution! I also love the little Mom/Pop pharmacy. We need more places like this!!!! ...read more
By Valorie Hawkins August 23, 2011
I was left waiting one hour for a prescription that was not faxed from my doctors office. There were 5 people at the counter all which saw me sitting there for the hour. I finally had to ask about the delay, they checked and advised the prescription had not been faxed and said I should call the doctor. After 1 hour this was all they could offer! They had the prescription with the doctors name and phone number/ext. number on it, why didn't they call? Why did they let me sit there 1 hour? All of them were aware I had been there that long, but they were too busy trading stories with each other to use proper customer service and take the initiative to find out what had happened. I will never do any business with them in the future. Once was enough. ...read more
