Know the Signs of Opioid Overdose—Save a Life
August 25, 2021
Mountain Pacific
Do you know the signs of overdose or what to do if you think someone has overdosed?
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31 each year to raise awareness about overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. In 2019, the United States had more than 70,000 drug overdose deaths, according […]
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New Pneumococcal Vaccine Approved by the U.S. FDA
July 21, 2021
Mountain Pacific
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved a new vaccine for adults. PREVNAR 20™ (Pneumococcal 20-valent Conjugate Vaccine) helps prevent invasive disease and pneumonia caused by the 20 Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) serotypes, or subgroups, in the vaccine and is recommended for adults age 18 years and older. Pneumococcal disease can include pneumonia, meningitis […]
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Five Steps to Protect Your Vision
July 7, 2021
Mountain Pacific
Though you use our eyes every day, how much do you know about keeping your eyes healthy and your vision clear? Here are some tips to help you see your best.
1. Routinely see an eye doctor.
Even if you feel like you can see just fine, you could have eye problems and not know it. Many […]
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