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Bruce Christensen, RPh
Graduated from Idaho State University of Pharmacy and went on to co-found Island pharmacy in 1974.
Barry Christensen, RPh
Graduated from the University of Washington and joined Island Pharmacy as a pharmacist in 1988.
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Graduated from University of Washington in 2020.
Sonja Christensen, PharmD
Graduated from Washington State University in 2024.
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09 Jan
Breastfeeding Linked to Less Depression and Anxiety Years Later
A small long-term study suggests women who breastfeed are less likely to report depression or anxiety up to 10 years after pregnancy.
08 Jan
New Study Raises Questions About Cancer Risk and Certain Food Preservatives
A new study links higher intake of some commonly used food preservatives with a modestly higher risk of cancer.
07 Jan
New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Give Women More Options
A major update expands guidelines on how women should get screened for cervical cancer — and requires most insurers to cover the full process.
Weight Often Returns After Stopping Ozempic, Wegovy, Study Finds
People who stop taking popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are likely to gain the weight back, and sooner than many expect, a new study finds.
Researchers reviewed dozens of earlier studies and found that most people returned to their starting weight within about 18 months after stopping GLP-1 drugs.
Those medicat...
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RFK Jr. Says Fewer Flu Vaccines for Kids May Be a 'Better Thing'
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is scaling back several childhood vaccine recommendations, prompting concerns that fewer kids will be protected as a result.
Flu shots, along with vaccines for RSV, COVID-19 and more are now advised mainly for kids who are at high risk of severe illness or after a discussion between...
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Study Ties Rising Evictions to Higher Gun Violence in Chicago
Even as violent crime has dropped to historic lows in Chicago, gun violence remains a serious problem in some neighborhoods, especially those facing economic hardship.
A new study suggests one overlooked factor may help explain why: Evictions.
University of Chicago researchers found that neighborhoods with higher eviction rates also ...
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Tamales Sold in California, Nevada Recalled Over Listeria Risk
Primavera Nueva Inc. is recalling specific lots of its 4-count tamales after learning they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
The recalled products were sold in California and Nevada and were made between Oct. 10, 2024, and Oct. 10, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administratio...
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What Is CPR and Who Needs It?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill anyone can perform. It is administered to an unconscious person who is not breathing normally.
More than 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home, according to the 2024 Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) Annual Report, and nationwide, 41.7% of pa...
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'The Pitt' Informs, Educates Viewers, Study Says
Gritty medical drama "The Pitt" has made a big difference in the way patients and families understand dicey issues like organ donation or end-of-life decision making, a new report says.
"The Pitt" — which returned to HBO Max for its second season Thursday — is well-known for its commitment to accuracy and authenticity, research...
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