Parkinson's Disease Symptoms and Stages
Parkinson’s Disease affects up to 1 million people in the United States. As many as 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year and strikes 50% more men than women. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that progresses slowly in most people. The average age of onset is 60 years; and for most people, […]
What Causes Hearing Loss?
Do you experience ringing in your ears? Do you have a hard time understanding what someone is saying? If so, you are not alone. Hearing loss is the most common condition affecting older adults. Hearing loss is caused by noise, aging, disease, and heredity. Hearing involves both the ear’s ability to detect sounds as well […]
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Most of us think immunizations are things we get as kids. By the time we are in high school, we’re done, right? However, it’s important to stay up to date with our vaccinations even throughout our adult lives. To keep our community safe, Village Pharmacy and Rocky Point Pavilion Pharmacy are proudly participating in National […]
July 28 is World Hepatitis Day
Hepatitis is often misunderstood as only associated with people who have HIV/AIDs or engage in risky behavior. This viral killer claims the lives of 1.4 million people worldwide every year — that’s 4,000 people per day. Luckily, and unlike other illnesses, there are treatments for hepatitis B and a cure for hepatitis C. However, 95% […]
Village Pharmacy Celebrates 15 Years of Serving Hampstead
July 16, 2016 marked the 15th anniversary of Village Pharmacy of Hampstead. When we opened our doors all those years ago, our goal was to serve the small underserved village of Hampstead, NC. Our first site was located just North of the Beacon, inside the same building as my husband’s medical practice. With just two […]