Our pharmacies have added a new service – rapid strep testing. If you think it can be strep, come see us today, no appointment needed. If the results are positive, we dispense treatment and care instructions at the same time, ensuring you’re on your way to feeling better quickly. Let us help get you in quickly, without exposure to other sick patients and without waiting for an appointment. Visit www.maceys.com to find a pharmacy near you.
Our pharmacies offer free blood pressure checks using automated kiosks that allow you to track your blood pressure history and report it to your health care professional. We encourage you to talk with our knowledgeable pharmacists about your blood pressure readings. Our pharmacists can also assess your risk for heart disease and provide you with valuable information to help maintain a healthy lifestyle.
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day. But if it stays high for a long time, it can damage your heart and lead to health problems.
Blood pressure numbers and what they mean:
Your blood pressure is recorded as two numbers:
What is high blood Pressure?
Note: A diagnosis of high blood pressure must be confirmed with a medical professional. A doctor should also evaluate any unusually low blood pressure readings.
Find out more from the American Heart Association
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Did you know that strep throat can spread through contact with droplets from the cough or sneeze of someone infected and is contagious for up to three days before diagnosis? The only way to diagnose strep throat is through a throat swab. Our pharmacies now offer rapid strep testing, making it more convenient for you to verify if you have strep throat. The test provides quick results and if positive, we dispense treatment and care instructions at the same time. There is no need to make an appointment and most pharmacies are open 7 days a week.
For tips on prevention, visit the CDC website here
There is still time to get your flu shot – no appointment needed. Don’t let the flu take you away from winter fun, visit any of our pharmacies today for a flu shot to stay healthy this season. Most flu shots are covered by insurance and no appointment needed.
The Salt Lake winters, although beautiful, bring along the valley inversion which includes poor air quality and dry, cold air. If you suffer from asthma like I do, winter often brings a dreadful feeling of caution as you look to the east and can’t even see the mountains. The winter inversion is when warm air traps a layer of cold air in the valley, trapping pollutants. The longer the inversion lasts, the more pollutants make themselves at home near the valley floor, making the likelihood of asthma complications greater. Asthma sufferers have increased chances of upper respiratory infections, as well as labored breathing and possibly greater risk of attacks. Cold, dry air can also cause airways to come irritated and swollen, worsening asthma symptoms
Some helpful tips to limit your risk of infection or attack include:
For additional tips, visit the Utah Department of Health page here
Don’t let your holiday season be impacted by the flu, visit any of our pharmacies today to get your flu shot. No appointment needed and covered by most insurance plans. Save time and let our pharmacists keep you protected from the flu today. #FightFlu
No appointment or written prescription needed. Our pharmacies now offer strep throat testing! If the results are positive, we will dispense the antibiotics and care instructions, all in one stop. It’s fast, convenient and easy. If you think it could be strep, stop by and see us today.
No appointment or written prescription needed. Our pharmacies now offer strep throat testing! If the results are positive, we will dispense the antibiotics and care instructions, all in one stop. It’s fast, convenient and easy. If you think it could be strep, stop by and see us today!
Curious about what other services our pharmacy offers? Check them out here!