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How to start the conversation in talking to your teen about drugs

Sarah Pagenkopf, PharmD, BCPS Sarah Pagenkopf, PharmD, BCPS June 22, 2020 0 Comments General Health

As a parent, there are a few conversations that I’m not looking forward to having with my child. A few conversations that I’ll admit, I’m afraid will be more uncomfortable for me than they will be for her. Talking about drug use, smoking and alcohol is one of those conversations. However by knowing more, by […]

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How much sun is too much sun?

Sarah Pagenkopf, PharmD, BCPS Sarah Pagenkopf, PharmD, BCPS June 6, 2018 0 Comments Family Medicine

Sun Safety and Skin Cancer Risk The Surgeon General of the United States recently published a “Call to Action” published on the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services site, discussing the health risks associated with skin cancer. The report identified that melanoma was linked to the largest number of skin cancer deaths in the […]

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Protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes, ticks and other biting bugs

Sarah Pagenkopf, PharmD, BCPS Sarah Pagenkopf, PharmD, BCPS May 2, 2018 0 Comments Family Medicine

It’s that time of year again, the weather warm, we are wearing those shorts and warmer weather gear. If your plans include taking an evening walk, riding a bike or even planning a fun trip to the beach, here are a few things we all can do to avoid illness that might be carried by mosquitoes […]

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All this talk about "Antibiotic Stewardship"... What's that mean?

Sarah Pagenkopf, PharmD, BCPS Sarah Pagenkopf, PharmD, BCPS September 22, 2017 0 Comments General Health

What the heck is “Antibiotic Stewardship?” So you may have been hearing more and more about antibiotic and antimicrobial stewardship, or even heard a few news groups talk about antibiotic resistance. The topic of antibiotic stewardship was even discussed by the White House, who convened a Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship in 2015, bringing together key […]

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Sneezing, Watery Eyes, Runny Nose or Sinus Congestion?

Sarah Pagenkopf, PharmD, BCPS Sarah Pagenkopf, PharmD, BCPS July 20, 2017 0 Comments General Health

If you’ve had sneezing, watery eyes, a runny nose or sinus congestion recently, you’re not alone! The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, reported that on July 12th, 2017, Madison Wisconsin (Data collected and reported by the University of Wisconsin Medical School), local weed and grass pollen levels were at moderate concentrations, while tree […]

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