Pharmacist-reviewed health articles and local stories from Mattawa, updated weekly.
A mix of practical pharmacy advice and stories from our community. Have a question or topic you'd like us to cover? Drop in and let us know.
Why get a flu shot this year, who should get it, and how to walk in at Mattawa IDA Pharmacy with no appointment needed. Free with your Ontario health card.
Read articlePaddling, hiking the ridges, fishing opener, and the unofficial start of summer where two rivers meet. Our pharmacist's checklist for a healthy long weekend in Mattawa.
Read articleTicks are out along the rivers and ridges by early May. Where they actually live, how to prevent bites, the right way to remove one, and when to follow up with us.
Read articleMattawa's pharmacy team on what changes through the year — and the seasonal health things our community keeps asking us about.
Read articleMultiple medications, multiple times a day? Blister packs sort the whole week into bite-sized doses. Here's how they work and who benefits most.
Read articleTree pollen, grass, mould, and the timing that makes Northern Ontario allergy season uniquely tricky. Plus, what your pharmacist can do without a doctor's visit.
Read articleOur pharmacy team is just a phone call away. We'll never charge for advice — that's how community pharmacy should work.
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