Our monthly articles take a deeper look at healthy living and how Kohll's Rx can help you enjoy the happiest and healthiest life.
New COVID-19 Treatment Clinic at Kohll’s Rx
A COVID-19 monoclonal antibody (MAB) treatment clinic is necessary to treat newly active cases of COVID. These clinics meet the needs of the community during this time of increased infection rates and hospitalization. MABs are designed to directly bind to the COVID-19 virus, helping prevent the progression of the disease. Currently, there are three products…
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Are You Taking the Right Medications?
Keeping up with your prescription and OTC medications can feel overwhelming. Multiple medications from multiple physicians for multiple conditions can lead to doses missed or forgotten or taken at the wrong time. The average senior adult in the United States takes four or more prescription medications each day, with nearly 40% taking five or more1.…
Improving Patient Adherence and Outcomes through Individualized Patient Medication Packaging
Recently, individually packaging medications has become a new and innovative way for pharmacies to increase patient adherence. Some estimations claim that patient adherence for chronic medications can be as low as 50%1, so it is up to the pharmacies and pharmacists to find ways to increase this number to help pave the way for better…
Vaccines and Simultaneous Administration
Frequently asked question: Are vaccines safe to get all at once? If so, are they still effective? COVID-19, Influenza, Shingles, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis, Chickenpox, Meningitis ACWY, HepA, HepB, Hib, MMR, HPV, Tdap, etc… with all the different vaccines out there, it’s very easy to feel overwhelmed when the doctor tells us we need all of them.…
Traveling? Portable CPAP/BIPAP Options
Unless you’re 100% certain you’ll never sleep in a bed other than your own, the portability factor is something to consider when looking to buy a CPAP machine. If you spend a good part of your life on the road, a specially-designed, travel CPAP machine may be the answer. Kohll’s Rx in Omaha, Lincoln and…
Travel Vaccinations
Which vaccines do I need before traveling abroad? Summer is near, the pandemic is nearly over, and more people are considering traveling abroad again. Though the risks of travel may be mitigated, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still recommends checking required/recommended vaccinations for countries you are planning to visit. Why is it…
Reducing the Pressure of Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes is a chronic health condition affecting over 34 million Americans today. If left uncontrolled, diabetes can cause complications in many of the body’s major systems. One of the most common complications of diabetes is development of calluses, sores, and ulcers on the feet. As many as 1 in 4 people with diabetes will develop…
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The Art and Care of Compression Stockings
Compression stockings are products that can drastically improve a person’s quality of life and can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions. Most often, compression garments are used to treat swelling (also known as edema) in the lower extremities and aid in preventing blood clots. They are also used to help reduce pain…
Medical Equipment Provider Saves the Day
Have you known anyone that has had any of these struggles: Couldn’t get their legs safely out of bedCouldn’t get their wheelchair or walker through the doorway of their homeCouldn’t get off their toiletCouldn’t safely get in or out of their tubCouldn’t safely stand in their bathtubCouldn’t scrub their backCouldn’t walk because had varicosities and…
Specialized Pharmacists Help Navigate Treatments
Do you know someone that could benefit from a local, specialized fertility healthcare professional? Patients undergo fertility treatments for a variety of reasons including preservation of eggs before chemotherapy treatment, surrogacy, and both male and female infertility. These treatments and procedures can be a stressful and expensive process for many patients. It is the role…
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Is it COVID, Flu or Maybe Strep Throat?
If you or your loved one start experiencing symptoms this season, it could send your mind wandering in many directions. There is a higher level of anxiety, since the introduction of the COVID-19 pandemic. This 2020-2021 season is unlike any other, and it is essential to know which illness you have in order to take…
Home Medical Equipment Must be Kept in Good Condition
It’s important to always keep your home medical equipment in great shape. For many people, it’s what keeps their independence or a form of independence. If the right medical equipment is functioning properly, it makes the person using it the best they can be. While there is no sure-fire way to totally avoid incremental damage…
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Stay Mobile While on Oxygen: Portable Oxygen Concentrators
Don’t let your oxygen therapy hold you back! Stop planning your life around how many oxygen tanks you can carry or worrying about how you’re going to breathe. Get your freedom back with a modern-day portable oxygen option that works for you! Oxygen and portability have not always been compatible. Oxygen tanks have been around…
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How to Choose the Best Wheelchair Van for You
Wheelchair users can get around with the help of a wheelchair accessible van. Whether the user intends to drive the van or act as a passenger, there are many options available. When comparing wheelchair vans, consider pricing, customer service, vehicle features, warranties and availability. When buying a wheelchair van, make sure to consider whether you…
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Influenza, Pneumococcal and Shingrix Vaccinations Relative to COVID-19
How can you have excellent health? Exercise, and keeping your mind active. These two tasks can be challenging depending on your living situation and health, but you have to do it. What’s the easiest thing you can do to maintain excellent health? Get vaccinated! Today with COVID-19 According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the…
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Easily Lifting Someone from the Floor
Do you have a very close family member (dad, mom, spouse, brother, sister) who needs care assistance? Does your loved one occasionally slide out of bed or out of their chair and end up on the floor? Does it happen when your loved one is being transferred or just on their own? When you try…
Stair Lift Accessibility Solutions to Make Stairs Safer
Getting up and down your stairs can be easily accomplished with a stair lift. It will allow you to take control of your stairs, giving your family members peace of mind, and giving you a greater sense of independence in the home you love. A stairlift is a piece of assistive technology, consisting of a…
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Mobility Scooter vs. Power Wheelchair and a Vehicle Lift
When considering purchasing a mobility scooter or a power wheelchair, you might have a lot of questions. There are many differences between motorized scooters and electric wheelchairs. By understanding these distinctions, you will be able to choose which mobility product is right for your needs. The Difference Between How Mobility Scooters and Power Wheelchairs Operate…
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A&A Apothecary Antiviral Series Available at Kohll's
There is no cure for COVID-19. However, we do know that certain herbal formulations can shorten the course and reduce the severity of viral infections. We are pleased to announce that we now carry the following preparations from the A&A Apothecary Antiviral Series: Antiviral TinctureCytokine Reduction TinctureImmune Support TinctureRespiratory Support Tincture Studies on patients with…
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Lift Chairs Luxurious and Safe, Keeping you in the Home
Lift Chairs are ideal solutions for anybody who has difficulty transitioning from a seated position to standing due to limited mobility or balance issues. However, the benefits extend far beyond assistance simply sitting down and standing up. They also help you get back down without having to crash down into the chair. While they don’t…
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Grab Bar Installation & Picking the Right Style
As we age, the bathroom can become a tricky place. The inability to get around as well as we once could, mixed with wet, slippery surfaces can create a dangerous combination. Falls can cause everything from bruises to broken bones to serious head injuries. The possibility of injuring yourself that seriously can be deeply concerning.…
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The Beauty of Walk-In Tubs, Zero Entry Showers and Tub-Cuts
Walk-in tubs, Zero Entry showers and tub-cuts provide a luxurious and safe bathroom. A walk-in tub is a bathtub with a watertight door that allows the bather to step into the tub over a low threshold to increase safety while getting into the bath. The door closes, the tub fills with water and after draining…
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Improving Home Accessibility with a Stair Lift
Many health issues can make getting up and down stairs unsafe or nearly impossible. Nursing homes may encourage rehabbing residents to not leave their facility until they can get into their home safely. The most common scenario is trying to access your living area from the garage. Often the garage leads to the basement which…
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