Greetings! I trust you may have observed our silence over the past year. Amidst a whirlwind of moves and changes, we've dedicated our focus to exciting new projects that have consumed our attention. Don't worry, we will unveil some exciting new services and products in mid-2024!
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Moreover, we find ourselves in need of bright and eager interns. We are looking for preferably pharmacy students or any medical related interns interested in business, clinical services, marketing and innovation! Please email kelseypharmd@bhealthconsulting.com for inquiries.
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Feel free to contact us at https://www.bhealthconsulting.com/ for any questions, comments, or business questions. Medical grade supplements are still available for purchase here https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kschwander.
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We appreciate your patience and support, and we eagerly anticipate seeing you next year!
The first hospital pharmacy in America opened in 1752. 🏨💊
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The Pennsylvania Hospital was founded in 1751 in Philadelphia which at that time was the fastest growing city in the colonies. It primarily took care of the poor and homeless suffering from physical and mental illnesses.
Benjamin Franklin himself played a key role in bringing the vision for this hospital to life, and is reported to have said, “I do not remember any of my political maneuvers, the success of which gave me at the time more pleasure.”
#hospitalpharmacy #bhealthconsulting
Exciting News!
BHealth has officially moved back to Colorado! 🏔
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Colorado is home and we are overjoyed to be back. We are still offering telehealth consultations for Missouri and Illinois patients, companies and providers. So do not hesitate to reach out and book an appointment.
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Kelsey has taken a position at Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus as a Clinical Assistant Professor!🥼📚
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She will be teaching pharmacy students, graduate students, professionals and residents starting this fall.
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Her practice site (where she sees patients) is located at the Marcus Institute for Brain Health, where she serves as the clinical pharmacist and works on a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide assessments and medication recommendations for patients who have suffered from brain injury.
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We have some exciting new events and collaborations coming to you later this year, so stay tuned!
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As always please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, or to set up an appointment today! We are so thrilled to have Kelsey back in Colorado!
#bhealthconsulting #coloradohealth #universityofcoloradoanschutz
Refresher! Do you remember what UVA and UVB stand for?
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They are the two harmful ultraviolet rays the sun omits.
☀️ Ultraviolet A (UVA) is the one responsible for aging the skin
☀️ Ultraviolet B (UVB) is the one responsible for burning the skin
When exposed to both for too long that is when we get damage to our skin that can lead to cancer and premature aging.
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That is why it is so important to pick a sunscreen and/or makeup that protects against both UVA and UVB! Broad spectrum sunscreen is the common term used for a sunscreen that protects from both UVA and UVB.
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Be sure to check your phone's weather app to get the daily UV Index (when the number is between 4-13 you want to make sure to apply sunscreen, this is when you are most likely to burn in the sun) This can be a very helpful way to know when it is a safe time to be out in the sun.
➡️➡️ scroll to see how it changes throughout the day ☀️
#uva #uvb #sunprotection #uvindex #weatherapp
Does wearing sunscreen all the time cause me to have vitamin D deficiency?
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Sunscreens prevent ultraviolet light from reaching the skin. UV light is responsible for vitamin D synthesis in our bodies. Typical sunscreen use is likely not responsible for vitamin D deficiency.
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It is possible sunscreen use for extensive periods of time can reduce vitamin D. However, most people get adequate vitamin D from foods and supplements. Therefore sunscreen is likely not the cause of vitamin D deficiency, but could be contributing to it.
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If you have concerns about your vitamin D levels you can always request a vitamin D lab from your primary care provider to ensure you are not deficient.
#BhealthConsulting #vitamindeficiency #summer #vitamind #KnowYourMeds #ForMyPatients #ThisIsForThePatients
#BhealthTalk #ColoradoHealth #TravelHealth #COHealth #BeEmpowered #BeInnovative #BeTheSolution #BHealthConsulting #Pharmacy #Pharmacist #IndependentPharmacy #HealthPodcast
#PharmacyEducation #TravelVaccinationPlans
#Providers #FunctionalMedicine #TeleHealth #Wellness #303Together #Collaboration #Pharmacists
Happy Friday✨
The beloved Coppertone Girl was created in 1956 by Joyce Ballantyne.
The illustrator used her 3 year old daughter, Cheri, as the model!
In a recent study, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD) reported that 67% of respondents incorrectly believe SPF 30 is twice as protective as SPF 15. So what does SPF really stand for and mean?
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What does SPF stand for? ☀️🌤
Sun Protection Factor (SPF): is how long a person can stay in the sun before the UVB rays can burn the skin.
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What does the number mean?
The number does NOT stand for minutes. An SPF of 30 means it will take 30 times longer for your skin to burn then it would without sunscreen. For example, if your skin burns within 10 minutes, then applying SPF of 30, then your skin should take 30 times longer to burn.
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However, sunscreen starts to lose effectiveness over time, so it is not linear. It is recommended to reapply every 2 hours
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Does SPF of 30 have twice the protection as a SPF 15?
No! SPF of 15 blocks 93% of all incoming UVB rays, SPF of 30 blocks 97% of all UVB rays, and SPF 50 blocks only a negligible more at 98%. No sunscreen can block 100% of the sun’s UVB rays.
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AAD recommends applying a minimum of SPF 30.
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#sunscreen #spf #skinprotection #summer #sunprotection #bhealthconsulting
Happy Friday 🌸✨
A little more sunscreen history…
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The first sunscreen (like we know it today) was invented by Benjamin Green, a pharmacist and airman in the 1940’s during World War II.
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He invented a heavy and smelly greasy substance called “red vet pet” that he used to protect his skin during the war.
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After the war he perfected the ingredients to what would eventually become Coppertone suntan cream.
#summer #sunscreen #skinprotection #bhealthconsulting #coppertone #skinhealth #protectyourskin
Happy Fun Fact Friday ✨
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Did you know?
In 1938 a Swiss chemistry student, Franz Greiter, suffered a burn while climbing Mount Piz Buin and this started his quest to invent sunscreen.
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It was not until 1946 he created a brand Piz Buin that created a sunscreen product called Gletscher Creme (Glacier Cream) that is still sold today!
>>> scroll to see the original logo
#sunprotection #sunscreen #pizbun #protectyourskin #bhealthconsulting
Happy June! ☀️
Now that the pools are officially open we thought we would talk about the importance of sunscreen!! ☀️🧴
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We try our best not to repeat topics but the one topic worth repeating every year is skin protection! Being fair skinned and seeing first-hand friends and family who have been affected by skin cancer; I think it is worth repeating yearly. Some posts this month may be new information while others may be a good refresher!
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So why is skin protection so important? See the important facts below from the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD).
☀️ Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States
🧴 Women have higher incidence of skin cancer
☀️ Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) incidents are increasing in people younger than 40 years old
🧴 Invasive melanoma is projected to be the 5th most common cancer in women and men
☀️ Almost 20 Americans die every day from melanoma
🧴 The 5 year survival rate for melanoma that is detected and treated before it spreads (to the lymph nodes) is 98%
☀️ The 5 year survival rate for melanoma that is spread to lymph nodes and other organs is 23%.
#bhealthconsulting #protectyourskin #skinprotection #skincancer #skincancerawareness #summer
This pharmacy is from Thiruvananthapuram, India.
My friends know I like to collect photos of pharmacies around the world, so they often send me pictures when they are traveling! Thanks @hunterfollett for the photo!
Did you know?
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Surveys show pharmacists are among the most highly trusted in their occupation(Gallup). 🥼🗣
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It must be true because every pharmacist I have met has always been friendly and kind!
This pharmacist in Sapporo, Japan even wanted to take a picture with me! 📸
#sapporojapan #japan #pharmacy #pharmaciesaroundtheworld #bhealthconsulting #healtharoundtheworld #worldhealth
A 700 Year Old Apothecary
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These pictures were taken in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The pharmacy is located in the Walls of Dubrovnik (yes at King’s Landing for the Game of Thrones fans).
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This is one of the oldest pharmacies in the world, which opened in 1317. It is called the Old Pharmacy in Franscican Monastery, apparently friars were some of the first pharmacists.
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The pharmacy has survived sieges, earthquakes and even a plague! This pharmacy is still open today.
#pharmaciesaroundtheworld #dubrovnik #dubrovnikcroatia #dubrovnikpharmacy #worldhealth #apothecary #travelingpharmacist #bhealthconsulting
Happy Friday ✨
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Do you know where Sonata got its name?
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Sonata, generic name zaleplon, is medication used for people who have trouble falling asleep.
The word sona in Portugese means sleepy 💤
#sonata #pharmacy #pharmacyfunfact #sleepingmedication #bhealthconsulting
Did you know I collect pictures of pharmacies around the world? 🌏💊
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I love traveling and grabbing photos from the local pharmacy wherever I am! The pandemic has kept us all from traveling, but the borders are starting to open back up.
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Follow along this month for some different, but fun posts! I will be in Italy later this month and will be updating everyone on the all pharmacies I see!
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📸 The picture above was at a local pharmacy in Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
#bhealthconsultingworldwide #healthconsulting #tokyojapan #tokyopharmacy #pharmaciesworldwide #pharmacyallaroundtheworld #worldhealth
Fun Fact Friday ✨
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Do you know where Prevacid got its name? 💊
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Prevacid, the generic name lansoprazole, is a medication to treat stomach ulcers, prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and decrease stomach acid.
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The medication name is to PREvent ACID!
#prevacid #pharmacy #pharmacyfacts #acidreflux #bhealthconsulting #healthconsulting
Pharmacy Fun Fact Friday ✨
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Do you know where Lasix got its name?👁
Lasix, generic name furosemide, is a medication commonly used for heart failure, edema (swelling) and other medical conditions.
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The medication LASt SIX hours and that’s how it got its name!
Pharmacy (not so fun) Fact Friday
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Did you know 74% of men and only 58% of women feel comfortable asking for a promotion?
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To finish off our women’s month we thought we would touch on disparities women face in the workforce. Studies show women will only apply for promotions and positions if they are 100% qualified and men will apply if they meet only 60% of the qualifications.
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So ladies, let’s start asking for that promotion and raise BEFORE you consider yourself “ready”!
We need more women pushing for promotions to ensure women in more leadership roles. 👷🏻♀️👮🏽♀️🕵🏾👩🏻⚕️👩🏽🏭👩🏼⚖️👩🏾✈️
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We also want to thank Dr. @kristinhdrake and Dr. @wickfacialplasticsfor all of their wonderful information this month, feel free to reach out with any additional questions you may have. 💭
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#womensupportingwomen #womenintheworkplace #pharmacyfacts #womenshealth #bhealthconsulting
Is Botox a gateway drug?
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For some, YES. But instead of a gateway to plastic surgery or “fake” beauty standards, my patients enjoy Botox as a gateway to increased confidence and a more positive sense of self!
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Neuromodulators (i.e., Botox, Dysport, etc.) are injectable medications that relax dynamic wrinkles and prevent fine lines—allowing many to take back control over early signs of aging!
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Onset is less than a week, full effect occurs around 2 weeks, and duration starts to fade by 3 months, with complete return of movement by 4 months. Patients that choose a “partial dose” for cost or appearance preferences will experience movement earlier.
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Cost is based on # of units ($10-25/unit) averaging $1600-3000 per year over 3-4 treatments per year.
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Treatment of the upper face: forehead, frown, and crow’s feet wrinkles have high satisfaction and few adverse effects which include transient pinpoint bruising and mild intra-procedure discomfort. The most common side effect is temporary facial asymmetry which is managed conservatively. People should avoid these medications if they form keloids, have a neuromuscular disorder, or are allergic to constituents in the medication.
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Exciting new treatment targets include jawline narrowing, the overly gummy smile, lip “flipping”, early neck “banding”, and much more!
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This is exciting and risks are limited, but it is important to understand that fillers differ significantly from Botox in risk profile, technical considerations, cost and duration. This education helps patients avoid a “gateway”, or ill-advised, mishap. Just remember, NOT all “injectables” are the same — and you’ll do great!
Written by: Elizabeth Wick, M.D.
#plasticsurgery #injectables #botox #dysport #dysportinjection #womenshealth #womensupportingwomen
Meet Elizabeth Wick, M.D! ✨
Dr. Elizabeth Wick is a plastic surgeon that has chosen to focus on issues of the face:
including rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) 👃🏼
hair restoration 👨🏼🦲👱🏽♂️
and facial rejuvenation 🙅🏼♀️💁🏼♀️
She lives with her husband and 2-year-old son in Town and Country, MO. Elizabeth completed her residency at Washington University in St. Louis before serving as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she taught students techniques in advanced rhinoplasty and facial reconstruction. She returned to St. Louis for family and the opportunity to provide her community with cutting-edge treatment focused on hair loss and facial cosmetic concerns.
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She is passionate about this choice because, despite having multiple publications and presentations on rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation, the most rewarding part of her work is still the emotional connection with patients over cosmetic concerns. Whether concerns are related to aging, cancer, scarring, or congenital issues; changes in facial appearance and hair loss cause the greatest amount of anxiety and injury to social confidence.
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Thankfully, recent innovations in topical and local hair treatments are aimed at prevention just like the last decade has seen with Botox and “fillers”.
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Dr. Wick will share the safe do’s and don’ts regarding these treatments; hopefully empowering women of all ages to feel more in control of their appearance and decisions, regardless of whether they choose to seek treatment.
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Questions?? Comment below or send us a DM ⬇️
#plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeon #stlhealth #womenshealth #stlwomen #nosereshaping #hairloss #menshealth #rhinoplasty #facialrejuvenation #cosmeticsurgery
