From arthritis to brain fog, increased oxygenation can be beneficial.
Inflammation and associated conditions runs with aging. They even crafted a term “Inflammaging” 2 which describes how inflammation and aging go hand in hand.
So, if HBOT is the inflammation antidote, how does it work on aging?
Turns out a new study concludes it reverses key aging markers 34.
So, who might benefit from HBOT? Anyone who has a few aches and pains plus an increasing number of birthdays under their belt.
We have specific protocols and experiences with arthritis, post concussion/strokes, cancer, Autism, and many more scenarios.
Please see our HBOT page for more details on how to get started.
We value our insurance partners, they provide a needed service.
Many though, seek alternatives to some constraints included. Monthly or quarterly fills. Mandated mail order. You get the picture.
Numerous generic drugs are cheap. Cheap enough to provide a convenient alternative. This, and our teams desire to provide a valuable service, drove us to create another new offering.
GreaterRx now offers deep discounts on bulk supplies of generic drugs.
Select a 6-12 month supply of any medication on the list and get an instant price. You can even use the included calculator to see if it makes sense for you based your copay rates.
The generic drug market fluctuates, so get your quote today!
A recent JAMA article concludes “pharmacy closures are associated with persistent, clinically significant declines in adherence to cardiovascular medications among older adults in the United States”.
Back to Camano.
We just hired a pharmacist at our La Conner location. She happens to live in Camano, not too far from the old pharmacy there. Robin asked if she could help deliver our services locally.
Starting Saturday, Feb 26th, Robin will personally deliver prescriptions filled from our La Conner location to a mutual pickup point at the IGA store in Camano Plaza (directions/map here). We are starting with twice a week, two hour windows, Tuesdays and alternating Friday/Saturday. As demand increases, we will work to expand days and hours.
To participate in our new Camano Service, a simple two step is all it takes:
One of the COVID-19 experiences we have deployed — both with vaccines and testing — is keyword texting. Basically, a way to queue and prioritize from the convenience of your phone.
Now, we roll out the feature to schedule your trip to the pharmacy for prescriptions.
Texting PickupRx and the details of what and when you are picking up to our public phone numbers — or using a web form — kicks off the process.
This allows our staff to ensure all your items are ready BEFORE you arrive as expected.
Then once you are here, all that is left is a card swipe and signature. No, looking, checking, finishing up etc.
In. Out.
That simple.
Here is a visual:
Why is this necessary and beneficial?
Well technically it is not necessary.
But, many scenarios exist driving us to offer this enhanced service level.
As prescriptions come into us, we don’t know who is coming in today or next week.
So, if you leave your doc expecting a prescription, use PickupRx so our staff can process your new Rx ahead of next-week guy. Want to pick it up after work? Use the example above!
Sometimes we have to special order a medication. Others we have to discuss prescriptions with insurance companies before the prescription leaves. Many other scenarios abound, but you get the point.
So, its beneficial because we can align our workflow to match your schedule.
Our staff are excited to roll this out
With the fluidity accompanying this pandemic, process changes elicit an expected response from our staff.
With PickupRx though, our team is excited to improve your experience.
Streamlined visits are more enjoyable from our side of the counter as well.
Start Today
This feature is live at all three stores now.
Our public phone numbers all accept text messages:
Oak Harbor 360.675.6688
Clinton 360.341.3885
La Conner 360.466.3124
Remember to include the PickupRx keyword (watch your autocorrect…it likes to throw in spaces)
For us, an opportunity to be part of a community response. Our team of dedicated staff and volunteers have performed exquisitely making vaccines available and now FREE testing.
As our company approaches 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines administered, we are moving to re-establish customer communication and pharmacy access.
Every time there is a change in COVID vaccine and testing guidelines — yes, it happens from time to time — our phones get overrun. More calls come in than staff on shift — by about 10x or more at times.
We are diverting some COVID-19 duties away from pharmacy staff to ensure their accessibility to pharmacy customers.
Phones / Communication
For all COVID-19 vaccine and testing calls, the staff at option 2 (for Gift Department) are set up and trained to handle inquiries. This includes assistance with appointment and the like.
While we can’t say there still won’t be times where more people call than are working, we can say the new system is working well so far.
Please do NOT ring the pharmacy staff (option 1) for COVID questions.
We also have a dedicated digital communications supervisor covering inbound email and text messages (you can text our landline numbers!) to ensure responses are issued.
Pharmacy Access
We are also separating COVID-19 testing from pharmacy customer lines.
This means when you visit the drive thru or pharmacy counter, you won’t be behind those looking to get tested!
Our testing queue will remain in their cars and only come in (for just long enough to swab) and be serviced at areas separate from the pharmacy pickup. We are managing testing via our custom texting platform, please don’t forget your phone! Instructions are provided upon registration.
This strategy will serve well to keep symptomatic people away from the general pharmacy and vaccine public as well bring back priority access to our pharmacy team for our valued prescription-filling customers.
Thank You!
We appreciate everyone’s support and patience as we worked thru COVID — especially our pharmacy customers.
As you visit for testing and vaccines, please consider transferring your prescriptions here. Our pharmacy team values the opportunity!
For those new to the area, a little historical context.
We have long been proud to serve members of the military community — past, present, and future.
Our former owner was so proud of brining local prescription service covered for our military service members to this community, it made his recent obituary.
In 1986, Bill bought Island Drug in Oak Harbor, Wash. He added a number of innovative services, including a drive-up window, prescription delivery, nursing home consulting, compounding and homemade fudge. His was the first pharmacy on Whidbey Island to accept Champus Military Insurance, which was greatly appreciated by the families of the military personnel stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
As a pharmacy, especially those who choose to fill their prescriptions here (you can transfer Rx’s here any time!).
Thru the COVID vaccination frenzy, our pharmacy customer’s patience was tested as we lead a regional effort. Long lines, jammed phone lines, etc.
Now a little token of our appreciation.
We have 4 tickets to each of the first two Seahawk games at Lumen field. Four winners will get two tickets each.
Here are the details:
One entry per each pharmacy customer who had a prescription filled in the previous 3 months
These are non-vaccine, non-medical equipment (diabetic test strips etc) prescriptions
Entries must be submitted in the form below, simply having the rx filled does not constitute an entry. We need to know who will want to go!
One submission enters you for all drawings
Entries are validated against our prescription records each morning. Confirmation emails are sent to those who enter qualifying prescription numbers after validation.
Only necessary to enter one rx number per patient. 10 rx’s will still only net you one entry, unless they are for different patients.
