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Services & Programs

Murphy’s V.I.P.s (Very Important Patients)

We offer the following complimentary health services to our patients on a scheduled basis:

 

 Dietary Consultations
Murphy’s Pharmacies registered dietitians, can provide meal plans and dietary advice for a range of individuals including those with diabetes, heart disease and digestive disorders such as Crohn’s Disease, Celiac disease and lactose intolerance.
 Health Seminars
Health seminars on a variety of topics are offered on a regular basis at Murphy’s Health Education Centre. Murphy’s Pharmacies also bring in speakers from various locations in North America to talk to the public about various health issues.
 Heart Health Clinics
Heart health clinics consist of blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol measurements. Patients are provided with target measures and educational material.
 Heart to Heart Program
This program consists of six educational sessions that provides you with further information about your heart health, including medications, diet, exercise, stress management and community resources.
 Island Health
‘Island Health is a portion of the television show Eastlink Magazine aired weekly on EastLink Channel 10. Island Health airs at 7:10pm on Monday nights and then repeats at random times throughout the week.
 Medication Consultations
Murphy’s pharmacists can assess your medications to ensure that you are taking the right medication, at the right dose, at the right time, as well as answer any questions you may have.
 Vial of Life Program
This program is offered by Murphy’s Pharmacies in conjunction with the Charlottetown City Police Department. Elderly residents of the community are provided with a pill bottle that contains a detailed list of their current medications and health conditions to assist emergency personnel in case of emergency.
Our additional health services include:
 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
This monitor takes your blood pressure over a 24 hour period. A detailed report is sent to your physician for evaluation.
 Bone Density Screening
Bone density screening can help identify your risk for osteoporosis. This heel ultrasound test is quick and painless. Your test results are available immediately in an easy to understand report and are compared to normal values for your race, age, and sex.
 Certified Foot Care
Murphy’s certified foot care nurse is available Monday through Friday by appointment and in-home consultations.
 Cholesterol Testing and Heart Health Assessment
This assessment consists of a fasting glucose and blood pressure measurement, complete cholesterol breakdown and heart health assessment. Individuals also receive an estimate of their true “heart age” and recommendations for improvement.
 Flu Vaccinations

We offer flu vaccination clinics at our pharmacy locations, Murphy's Health Education Centre and on-site at workplaces.

 Health Assessments
Our Health Assessments are designed to assess all aspects of an individual's current health practices and determine a person's true "health age".  The Health Assessment will then identify areas for improvement and measure progress that can be shared with the individual's physician.
 Memory Testing
Memory testing is a tool that is used to assess for signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias.
 Warfarin (Coagulation) Testing
At Murphy’s Pharmacies we are equipped with technology that allows our Nurse to take your blood using a simple finger prick and will receive your test results immediately.
 Weight Management Programs
Individual and group weight management programs which incorporate the body composition analyzer, are designed to assist you to lose weight in a healthy manner that is both effective and most importantly, sustainable.

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