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Oct 22, 2020
2 min

National Drug Take Back Day is 10/24

Disposing of medications safely can help protect your family from getting or using medications that are expired or out of date; prevent the illegal use of unused medications and minimize any potential negative impact on the environment. For this reason, the DEA is giving the public an opportunity to dispose of unwanted and/or expired prescription drugs. This is a FREE and anonymous service—take medications back, no questions asked! Why can’t I throw out my medications at home

Recall of Metformin Hydrochloride ER Tablets

Oct 9, 2020
2 min

Patient Resources

Recall of Metformin Hydrochloride ER Tablets

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets are being recalled for having more carcinogen NDMA than the FDA’s acceptable allowance. NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen (a substance that could cause cancer) based on results from laboratory tests. NDMA is a known environmental contaminant found in water and foods, including meats, dairy products, and vegetables.1 With levels above admissible according to the FDA it is being recalled ensuring no adverse react

Getting Through Winter: How to Survive SAD

Jan 23, 2019
2 min

Mental Health

Getting Through Winter: How to Survive SAD

Image Source: Alice Donovan Rouse/Unsplash With winter weather sweeping across the country, many individuals are experiencing winter-onset depression also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). While the cause of SAD is not known, brain chemicals that affect your mood can change according to the amount of light you get each day.1 While some may be more susceptible to SAD than others, there are ways of preventing and managing SAD until you get through the season. What is

Sep 12, 2018
2 min

Taking Multiple Medications Can Put You at Risk for Drug Interactions

Image Source: iStock.com/Neustockimages Taking multiple medications can be overwhelming. Some medications need to be taken with food while others need to be taken in the evening. It can become ever more complex with the fear of drug interactions involved. While most interactions are usually not life-threatening, some mixtures of medications can lead to serious – and even fatal – consequences.1 It’s important to talk with your doctor and pharmacist about your current medicatio

May 23, 2018
1 min

Patient Resources

Tips for Traveling with Medications

Image Source: Deniz Altindas/Unsplash Memorial Day is approaching and many of you are most likely preparing for weekend travels to see family or friends. We all know the worst part about any vacation is packing. What makes packing even more complicated is packing for air travel. There are a multitude of regulations to keep track of and if you have a chronic condition, the idea of managing your medications can seem overwhelming. To help you get ready for vacation season, here

May 1, 2014
1 min

Archive

Preventing Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria are capable of resisting the effects of antibiotics. This can occur for many reasons for example, taking antibiotics when you do not have an infection caused by bacteria or not taking antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor. Many common infections like the common cold, most sore throats and the flu are actually caused by viruses. Antibiotics are only effective against infections caused by bacteria and cannot kill viruses. Overuse a

Jan 20, 2014
1 min

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Oct 11, 2013
1 min

Archive

Safely Discard Your Meds!

Do you have a cabinet full of unused and/or expired prescription drugs? Join Tria Health on Saturday, October 26th from 10am to 2pm as we host our first Drug Take-Back Day! Holding on to unused medications and improperly disposing them can be harmful to your health and our environment. For example, simply flushing pills down the toilet or throwing them in the trash can cause medicinal compounds to pollute our lakes and streams causing negative environmental impacts. National

Jan 31, 2013
2 min

Archive

The Secret to Saving Money on Your Health Care Costs

How many times have you left your physician’s office with a prescription that you never filled? Or stopped taking a prescribed medication because of side effects or high cost? In some cases, not taking your medications as prescribed, referred to as non-adherence, may only cause minor health-related issues. However, when patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, high cholesterol and high blood pressure are non-adherent, they are putting their health at

Sleep Smart to Improve Energy, Outlook and Productivity

Jan 23, 2013
2 min

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Sleep Smart to Improve Energy, Outlook and Productivity

Does it often take you more than 30 minutes to fall asleep at night? Or do you wake up frequently during the night — or too early in the morning — and have a hard time going back to sleep? When you awaken, do you feel groggy and lethargic? Do you feel drowsy during the day particularly during monotonous situations? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you make be suffering from a sleeping issue, and you are not alone. America is currently a sleep deprived country.

Jan 17, 2013
2 min

Archive

10 Self-Care Strategies for Diabetes

A1C is a test that doctors use to measure your average blood sugar control for the past 2-3 months. Your goal should be an A1C of less than 7%. Have your doctor check your A1C at least twice a year, or more frequently if your blood sugar is not well controlled.2.Blood Glucose Monitoring: Checking your blood sugars will let you know how well your diet and medications are working. It is normal for your blood sugars to rise and fall throughout the day, so it is important to talk

Jan 10, 2013
1 min

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Use These Questions to Avoid Any Risky Business With Your Meds

Before starting a new prescription, over-the-counter medication or herbal supplement, discuss these questions with your pharmacist to avoid any dangerous interactions. What is this medication used for? How should I take this medication? How do I take it? How much? How often and at what time? For how long? With or without food? Will this interact with any of the other medications I take? What should I do if I miss a dose? When will the medicine begin to work? How will I know i

Dec 5, 2012
1 min

Archive

Tria Health Provider Advisory Council Improves Quality of Patient Care

Tria Health recently formed a Provider Advisory Council to enhance thought leadership and the quality of patient-centered care. Approximately three out of four Americans don’t take their medications as prescribed, resulting in serious medication-related health problems. This issue, referred to as non-adherence, caused the U.S. an alarming $317B in avoidable health care expenses in 2011. Committed to solving this national health care concern, Tria Health offers individualized

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