Mount Barker Country Chemist in Mount Barker, Western Australia | Medical and health

Mount Barker Country Chemist

Locality: Mount Barker, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9851 1010

Address: 23 Lowood Rd 6324 Mount Barker, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.alliancepharmacy.com.au

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25.01.2022 How have you kept up your physical activity during this time? This month, we challenge you to do this bodyweight, at-home workout challenge to build your motivation and a stronger body! For tutorials on how to perform each exercise, visit:... https://www.shape.com//30-day-bodyweight-workout-challenge See more

24.01.2022 Wishing you a happy and healthy Halloween! Check out these healthy #Halloween treats from Super Healthy Kids at: https://www.superhealthykids.com//30-healthy-festive-hall/

24.01.2022 Check out these great vitamin deals, available now at participating Alliance Pharmacies. Browse in-pharmacy or online at alliancepharmacy.com.au/hot-offers. Offers end 23/09/20.

23.01.2022 Boosting your immunity is vital this time of the year, check out these fantastic deals from GO Healthy Australia! Available at participating Alliance Pharmacies. View the catalogue online at alliancepharmacy.com.au/hot-offers. Offers end November 25, 2020.

23.01.2022 Breathe easy this spring with our September catalogue out now! Available at participating Alliance Pharmacies. Browse offers in-pharmacy or online: alliancepharmacy.com.au/hot-offers. Offers end 23/09/20.

23.01.2022 Experiencing Spring allergies? Here are some tips for allergy relief: - Reduce time outdoors when the pollen count is high (usually highest in the morning) - Exercise indoors or later in the day outdoors - Shower/wash your hair after being outdoors... - Keep windows and doors closed to keep allergens out - Clean out the air filters, vents, bookshelves in your home where pollen can build up - Vaccuum your home twice a week See more

21.01.2022 Our September 'breathe easy' catalogue ends today. Head in-store to shop the latest deals before they end! alliancepharmacy.com.au/hot-offers

20.01.2022 Have a super healthy festive season with this month's special deals! Available at participating Alliance Pharmacies or you can view the catalogue online at alliancepharmacy.com.au/hot-offers. Offers end 25 November, 2020.

20.01.2022 Have you been experimenting in the kitchen this year? Why not add these fresh new, healthy recipes to the list:

19.01.2022 Thank you everyone for the huge support of our Cancer Council Daffodil Day fundraising activities! We raised $212.50 with cupcakes sales and raffle tickets, thanks to all of you

19.01.2022 Spring brings warmer and longer days, but for many of us it can be accompanied by seasonal allergies. Here are some tips that may help provide some natural allergy relief.

19.01.2022 Around 850 women in Australia are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year. #nationalcervicalcancerweek #timetocatchup #thepreventionpact Routine Cervical Screening Tests are critical to the prevention of cervical cancer. Cervical Screening Tests are recommended every 5 years from the age of 25-74, unless your doctor advises otherwise. Where can you go to get a Cervical Screening Test?... - your general practitioner - a community or women’s health centre - a family planning or sexual health clinic - a women’s health nurse - an Aboriginal Medical Service For more information, visit https://accf.org.au/cervical-health/cervical-cancer/

17.01.2022 Join the movement to end violence against women on White Ribbon Day. #whiteribbonday Host a fundraising event or encourage open conversation in your workplace, school and community to stand up, speak out and act to end violence against women. For more ways to get involved, visit: https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/Get-Involved

16.01.2022 Rewarding you matters to us. Sign up to our Healthy Rewards program today, and receive a free $5 voucher!

16.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic is having a catastrophic impact for vulnerable populations, especially among children, in countries that are already experiencing heavy burdens of pneumonia, as ill-equipped health systems struggle to respond. Learn more about how you can support at: https://www.savethechildren.org.au//current-appeals/breathe

16.01.2022 Today is World Pharmacist Day! Pharmacists are constantly creating healthier communities by offering advice, vaccinations, preventing disease and ensuring that medications are being taken correctly. Pharmacists work to improve the overall quality of life of their communities, and they deserve to be celebrated now more than ever as they are working tirelessly to contain the spread of COVID-19 and ensure communities continue to have access to the medication they require.... Today we thank pharmacists for their role in transforming global health. #worldpharmacistday #globalhealth #yourhealthmatters

15.01.2022 Wearing a face mask when physical distancing can't be observed is important to offer yourself and others protection against COVID-19. For information on why you should wear a mask, how to wear a mask and which types are more effective, head here: https://alliancepharmacy.com.au/face-mask-and-coronavirus-p

15.01.2022 Ready to start your Christmas shopping? Our shelves are filled with ideas for the whole family - even those hard-to-buy-for friends. New lines are coming in daily so there's a great range to choose from. Don't forget our friendly staff are happy to gift wrap those special purchases for you.

14.01.2022 Did you know that 1 in 2 people with diabetes don't know that they have it? Today is World Diabetes Day and this year's theme is: The Nurse & Diabetes #worlddiabetesday #nursesmakethedifference Take this online test to know your risk of type 2 diabetes or head in-store to ask our friendly pharmacist how we can support you.... https://www.idf.org/type-2-diabetes-risk-assessment/ See more

14.01.2022 Last chance to shop our November 'Have a Super Healthy Festive Season' catalogue! Available at participating Alliance Pharmacies or you can view the catalogue online at alliancepharmacy.com.au/hot-offers. Offers end 25 November, 2020.

12.01.2022 Join our loyalty program today to start seeing your Healthy Rewards!

12.01.2022 It is almost the end of Mental Health Month but that doesn't mean we stop looking after our mental health here. Make sure to prioritise your #mentalhealth and wellbeing by making a new promise to yourself. This can be from eating well, finding joy in the little things, baking some treats, and enjoying the present moment for what it is. Have you picked up any new positive habits? Let us know in the comments below.

12.01.2022 As we celebrate World Kindness Day, look for ways to make kindness the norm in your daily life. #MakeKindnessTheNorm Build a routine based on kindness by: - text someone good morning - find out something new about a coworker... - eat somewhere that supports local farmers and businesses - set goals for yourself - gift an inspirational gift - give someone a compliment See more

11.01.2022 Is Movember growing on YOU? Our pharmacist, Justin, is making great mogress while fundraising for men's health research, call in store and say hi, we'd love to see you. You can donate here https://movember.com/m/justinbolitho

11.01.2022 It's Liptember and this month-long campaign is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for women's mental health. To help start the conversation, pop on a little colour! You may also contribute by registering to seek sponsorship for wearing lippy throughout September. Find out more or register here: https://www.liptember.com.au/

10.01.2022 Our Halloween FULLIFE fundraiser is in full swing! Savannah is dressed up and manning the hand sanitiser station, treat bags are restocked and the staff are joining in the fun. Grab a lucky dip beauty bag for only $10 and support our charity appeal. Hope to see you soon

10.01.2022 Happy Father's Day! We might be more limited in our activity options this year, but here are some great ways to spoil your father at home.

09.01.2022 How are you feeling today? October is Mental Health Month and this month we will be giving you expert advice on ways to improve your mental wellbeing. Check in with yourself today and spend some time doing something you enjoy. Save this #mentalhealthmonth challenge with us and start by reading a book today. ... For more tips on simple ways to improve your mental wellbeing, visit: https://headspace.org.au/ #1010 #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealth #lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia

08.01.2022 Urgently required - 4 bedroom family home in the Mt Barker area for professional. Must be pet friendly please. Please PM with details.

08.01.2022 And the winner of our Daffodil Day raffle is.... Congratulations Marilyn! Enjoy your hamper full of goodies

07.01.2022 The festive season is coming up! Looking for gift ideas? We've got you covered with this month's gift range! Available at participating Alliance Pharmacies or you can view the catalogue online at alliancepharmacy.com.au/hot-offers. Offers end 25 November, 2020.

07.01.2022 Technology can be a positive presence in our life, used as a method to learn or to connect to others. Often, however, it can become addictive and affect our daily functioning and mental health. With more people at home and with less to do, more people may be finding they are spending more time on devices. Here are some simple tips to create a healthier relationship with technology.

07.01.2022 Mount Barker Country Chemist would like to welcome Justin Bolitho and Eden Martin to our pharmacy team. Justin has accepted the role as our permanent Pharmacist, having made the move from Perth. He will shortly be joined here by his family and we hope you will make them all feel at home. Our new pharmacy assistant is Eden; some people may know her from her time at the Co-op. Please say hi next time you're in store.... Welcome to the team Justin and Eden!

06.01.2022 This week is Asthma Week! Spring is the season of allergies, and with 80% of people with asthma having hay fever too, this can make asthma harder to manage. Ask our friendly pharmacist or team how we can help you manage your asthma today.... Find out more at the Asthma Australia website: https://asthma.org.au/get-involved/asthma-week/

06.01.2022 November is the start of Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Are you looking after your lungs correctly? Here are some steps you can take towards better lung health: - Quit smoking: for more info call Quitline at 137848 or visit us in-store to ask how we can help... - Avoid exposure to pollutants i.e. dust, gas, fumes and chemicals - Stay healthy by keeping active and having a healthy diet - Prevent infection by practicing good hygiene and having appropriate vaccinations if needed - Check in with your lungs by taking a quick lung health quiz at https://lungfoundation.com.au/lung-health/checklist/ Visit us in-store to find out how we can help you manage your lung health today.

05.01.2022 THANK YOU!!!! Mount Barker, you've been amazing again Your support of our fundraising activities for FULLIFE Foundation in October make us proud to be a part of this community. Over $500 raised Thank you for helping with our spooky festivities for Halloween!

05.01.2022 Want to know what that amazing scent is in the pharmacy ... here you have it! Le Desire In store right now.

04.01.2022 It's R U OK? Day and today if you are in the right headspace yourself, if you are prepared to offer support and if the moment is right, we encourage you to check in on someone your instinct is telling you may need help. Learn more about the signs and how to approach the conversation here: https://youtu.be/erHLP29tzPE #ruok

04.01.2022 Men are facing a health crisis. Movember Australia uses money raised to fund groundbreaking projects on the biggest health issues facing men including mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Grow a moustache this Movember to help change the face of men's health. Register at: http://ow.ly/NZeV50C3uGC

03.01.2022 We will be CLOSED on Monday 28th September for the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday. Hope everyone has a great long weekend.

03.01.2022 It's nearly Halloween! And while it may not be an Australian tradition, we're getting into the fun of it by dressing up - and fundraising on the side. Pop in and check out the costumes... Why not treat yourself to something a little different this Halloween! We have some goody bags made up (adults only) for $10 with all proceeds going to FULLIFE Foundation. Great value with over $150 worth of products in each one. Keep it all for yourself or share with a friend Limited numbers so get in quick.

03.01.2022 Psychology Week has started and today we want to talk about loneliness. Loneliness is something that many people experience which causes people to feel empty, alone and unwanted. This can have negative effects on our mental and physical health. Some tips to prevent feeling lonely include:... - consider community activities that provide opportunities to meet people and make new friendships (this can even be online groups) - do things you enjoy or invest in a new creative project - practice self-love and compassion - recognise that loneliness is a sign that there is something in your life that may benefit from change - focus on positive thoughts and attitudes - know that you can always seek support For more information on where to find support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/who-can-assist

02.01.2022 Put Maxigesic to the test for your pain or your money back if you’re not satisfied*. *AU residents 18+ only. Ends 11.59pm (AEDT) 31/3/21. Max 1 claim per household. Keep original itemised receipt. See maxigesic.com.au/moneyback/terms for full conditions. This medicine may not be right for you. Read the label before purchase. If symptoms persist talk to your health professional. Follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful. Patent No. 2005260243. www.maxigesic.com.au/moneyback

02.01.2022 Today's #mentalhealth tip is to spend some time outdoors in a green space, whether it is your garden or a local park. Studies have shown that people who spend 2 hours a week in green spaces were substantially more likely to report good health and psychological well-being. Being in nature has the ability to reduce fear, anger and stress. It can lower blood pressure and stress hormone levels, enhance immune system function, reduce anxiety and improve your mood.... It helps us to cope with uncertainty, and helps us to feel connected with each other and the world around us. Find some time to be outside today, and notice these benefits for yourself.

02.01.2022 We are here to offer advice and resources to help you understand and manage your asthma. Symptoms of asthma include wheezing, continuous coughing, tightness in the chest and shortness of... breath. If you experience any of these symptoms consult your doctor. Visit us in-store and speak to our pharmacist to learn more about how you can manage asthma.

01.01.2022 With the impact of COVID-19, it’s now more important than ever to look after your overall health and wellbeing. This week is a reminder for women to take time out to check in on their health. Head here to sign up for online events and activities during the week, or host your own: ... https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/about/