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When the Affordable Care Act went into place last August, one of the sections of the act addressed “Comprehensive Coverage for Women’s Preventative Care.”   One of the eight new preventative services included in this section addressed breastfeeding coverage:

Breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling: Pregnant and postpartum women will have access to comprehensive lactation support and counseling from trained providers, as well as breastfeeding equipment. Breastfeeding is one of the most effective preventive measures mothers can take to protect their health and that of their children. One of the barriers for breastfeeding is the cost of purchasing or renting breast pumps and nursing related supplies.

So, what does that mean for you?  Well, as a result of this language, insurance companies are now required to cover some type of breastfeeding equipment (either manual or electric breast pump, typically) for mothers who wish to nurse their children.  While coverage levels and equipment types covered vary by insurance company, some type of equipment must be covered.  For some insurance plans “grandfathered in” under the previous regulations, this may mean only a manual breast pump is covered.  Other plans cover a portion or all of the purchase price of a top of the line double electric breast pump.

As an accredited durable medical equipment (DME) provider, Lehan Drugs is able to 1) find out the type of breast pump coverage under your health plan and 2) bill insurance on your behalf for coverage of a breast pump.

Lehan’s bills all major insurances and carries a high quality line of breast pumps including Hygeia and Ameda, so if you are a nursing mother or soon will be, please contact us and we would be happy to help you figure out your policy coverage details!

Insurances that we bill include:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Humana
• Cigna
• Aetna
• Illinois Medicaid
• Health Alliance

Questions or concerns?  Give us a call at 815-758-0911 or email us at info@lehandrugs.com!

Yours in Health,

The Lehan Drugs Team

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March is DVT Awareness Month, so once again we want to emphasize the importance of taking steps to prevent a blood clot, such as a DVT (deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot in a deep vein), which could lead to a pulmonary embolism (the lodging of a blood clot in the main artery of the lung).  According to the National Blood Clot Alliance, between 350,000-600,000 venous blood clots occur every year in the U.S, and about one third of all blood clots are fatal.

In support of DVT Awareness Month, we’re offering our online followers some excellent sales on all compression socks (excluding insurance sales) through April 15th.  Our certified fitters will make sure you find just the right style and size to meet your lifestyle needs (dressy/casual/athletic performance) and maximize your DVT prophylaxis.  Mention “DVT Awareness Month” at the register and receive:

• 10% off one pair
• 15% off 2 pairs
• 20% off 3+ pairs

Yours in Health,

The Team @ Lehan Drugs

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What Are Omega-3′s?

Omega 3′s are a type of fatty acid required by the human body to function properly. Our bodies cannot make Omega 3′s on our own, so humans must consume fish oil through the diet or with supplementation.

There are two types of omega 3′s:  DHA and EPA. Both are found naturally in fish.

The Uses and Dosing of Fish Oil (Omega-3s)

When determining the correct dose of fish oil for omega-3s, you must read the label carefully.  The front label of most products will say “Fish Oil 1,000mg” however this is NOT the amount of omega-3s in the product.  Omega-3s are only a portion of the fish oil capsules and are the ingredient directly responsible for supporting vital health processes.

Fish oil products should have labeling to describe the amounts of omega-3s (DHA + EPA) in the capsules.   The “serving size” may be listed as 1 or 2 capsules, depending on the product selected.  This is important in determining the cost of taking fish oil, as serving size differs from product to product.

*As you can see from this example, although each capsule is 1,000mg, only 300mg are the DHA and EPA!*

The most common uses of fish oil are to support healthy cholesterol (primarily high triglycerides), blood pressure support, prevention of secondary cardiovascular events, cardiovascular support, and support of brain function. The chart below describes how dosing may differ based on medical literature available for each condition.

Summary of Scientific Evidence:

High Cholesterol (primarily triglycerides):   There is strong evidence that omega-3s help in reducing triglyceride levels.  On average, omega-3s reduce triglyceride levels by 27mg/dl.

High Blood Pressure: There is strong evidence that omega-3s support small reductions in blood pressure.

Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention: There is strong evidence that omega-3s reduce the risk of heart attacks and death in patients who have previously had a heart attack or stroke.

Other theoretical (unproven) benefits:

Arthritis/inflammatory disorders

Dementia

Auto-immune disorders

Asthma

If you have additional questions about fish oil, talk to one of our pharmacists today by calling 815-758-0911 or emailing your questions to info@lehandrugs.com!

Yours in Health,

The Team at Lehan Drugs

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Do I need a PRO-biotic when my doctor prescribes an ANTI-biotic?

What is a Probiotic?

Probiotics are live, “good” bacteria and yeast that live in your intestine. They help decrease “bad” bacteria and viruses that cause diseases such as diarrhea.

They can help…

Some patients treat or prevent diarrhea including antibiotic associated diarrhea. Also, probiotics can help with some other diseases such as Ulcerative Colitis (UC)  and Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS), and even asthma.

How likely am I to get diarrhea from my antibiotic?

The risk of diarrhea is up to 40% in patients treated with antibiotics, and about 10% of women develop a yeast infection.  The best-studies probiotics reduce your chance of developing these side effects by 50-75%.

Is that the entire story?

Antibiotics reduce the healthy bacteria in your digestive system. Good bacteria have been found to reduce the symptoms and development of auto-immune diseases such as asthma and ulcerative colitis, help create essential nutrients for your health like Vitamin K, and protect your gut from dangerous bacteria like Clostridium Dificile.

Although you may not develop diarrhea from your medication, using a probiotic ensures the medication doesn’t damage your health while clearing your infection!

Not all probiotics are created equal!

Lehan’s only recommends products with the BEST evidence available for preventing antibiotic associated diarrhea and general intestinal and vaginal health.  Less expensive products may not be strong enough, have the correct balance of bacteria, or may not have any LIVING probiotic bacteria.

Still not sure???

Don’t hesitate to ask a Lehan’s pharmacist for recommendations to help you choose the right product for you or your family member.

Pro-Biotic Product Choices

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Did you know that January is recognized as National Bath Safety Month? The bathroom is the most visited room in most homes, yet it can be a dangerous place. Bath safety is an integral part of general home safety as almost one-third of falls occurring at home occur in the bath.

Come in and check out our selection of bath safety products you to keep you and your loved ones safe!

Bath safety products

There are quite a few bath safety products that are essential in a bath, listed below are a few necessary products that ensure safety in the bath.

Grab Bars: Safe hand-holds fixed on bathroom walls and sides of walk-in tubs will ensure safety while you move about the bath. Grab bars are also known as safety bars

Shower Stools: Safe seat in the shower prevents slipping

Security Rails: Handy hand-hold that is fastened on the bathtub sides

Bathtub Transfer Seats: Makes it safe to enter and leave the tub

Transfer bench: Ensures safety while getting in and out of the bathtub.

If you have any questions about bath safety, don’t hesitate to ask one of our knowledgeable staff members or e-mail your questions to info@lehandrugs.com

Yours in Health,

The Lehan Family

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Lehan Drugs

We have all of our LIFT CHAIRS on SALE the month of December.  20% OFF!

Come in today to see our in house selection.

Lift Chair Flyer

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Check out our coupon in this months New Values Magazine!

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We are having a sale on Rx Skin Therapy through the end of the month – buy 1 Rx Skin Therapy product and receive 1 at 50% off!  Come in today and check out these great products and for a FREE skin analysis!

With highly efficacious formulations that repair, replenish and revitalize, RX Skin Therapy is the ultimate skin rejuvenation system. Whether skin is dry, dull, oily, acne-prone or aging, RX Skin Therapy has a unique therapy designed with your individual skin type in mind.  All products are coded to your skin type!

Normal Skin For skin that isn’t oily or dry and is generally smooth, clear and firm.	Oily Skin For skin that is shiny and/or greasy, may have enlarged pores and is prone to breakouts.	Dry Skin For skin that lacks natural oils and is characterized by rough, flaky patches of dryness.	Blemish For skin that suffers from recurring blackheads, frequent blemishes and large, clogged pores.	Anti-Aging For skin that shows signs of aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles and a loss of firmness and elasticity.

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Did you know that over 200,000 people are hospitalized each year due to flu related illnesses?  Protect yourself!  Stop in to Lehan Drugs as we are currently administering the flu vaccine at both our Dekalb and Sycamore locations during all regular business hours.  Appointments are not required.  See you soon!

http://www.lehandrugs.com/pharmacy/vaccinations.html

Yours in Health,

The Team @ Lehan Drugs

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Lehan Drugs

Check out all of the events and sales we have going on in October!  20% off a single compression item or Women’s Health Department all month long as well as other events and sales throughout the month!

To see all the details, click the image below or download pdf.

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We currently have two openings for Pharmacy Technicians that we would like to fill immediately!  We are looking for energetic, team oriented individuals to fit in with our staff.  If you or someone you know is interested in these positions, please have them fill out the job application here and send it or drop it off to our DeKalb location at 1407 S. 4th St.

Yours in Health,

The Team at Lehan Drugs

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