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Eggs: Health Benefits
Recent research exonerates eggs, suggesting they may even be good for your heart. more
Menstrual Cramps: Causes and Treatments
The truth behind the causes of menstrual cramps—and how to prevent and manage them. more
Muscles that Support the Back
The wide range of motion for the spine would not be possible without the muscles that support the back. more
Prevent Cancer: Limit High-Heat Cooking
Barbecuing is a cherished American pastime for many people, but cooking high-protein foods over high heat can increase your risk for cancer. more
Shoulders in Motion
The shoulder is a complicated mechanism, with great versatility and a wide range of motion, all of which is why it is so easily injured, and why it pays to protect it. more
Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is very important, because there could be serious complications if left untreated. more
The Life Cycle of Mood Disorders
Mood disorders most often surface by the age of 30, but they can occur at any age. Learn how depression and bipolar disorder progress and change over time. more
Heart Attack and Gender Differences
What is the difference between men and women during a heart attack? more
Heart Attack and Gender Differences
What is the difference between men and women during a heart attack? more
The Life Cycle of Mood Disorders
Mood disorders most often surface by the age of 30, but they can occur at any age. Learn how depression and bipolar disorder progress and change over time. more

MSU Health Care Pharmacy Secures Specialty Medication Accreditation
May 23, 2023
MSU Health Care Pharmacy has been awarded a specialty accreditation that will enable the pharmacy to dispense specialty medication for patients with various rare health conditions such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, anemia from chronic kidney disease or cancer chemotherapy, and psoriasis. Read more.

National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, April 22
April 21, 2023 12am
Spring cleaning means more than just restoring the shine to floors and dusting for cobwebs. It’s also about safety, and it begins with cleaning out your medicine cabinet to remove unwanted or expired prescription medications so they don’t become a target for theft or accidentally end up in the wrong hands. Read more

Healthier with MSU Health Care Pharmacy
September 30, 2022
MSU Health Care Pharmacy is proud to serve the Spartan community. We have been rated 5-stars for patients refilling their medication for cholesterol, diabetes and hypertension by the Center for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS). Read more

MSU Health Care Pharmacy Now Offering COVID-19 Treatments
July 11, 2022
The MSU Health Care Pharmacy is now dispensing two vital COVID-19 treatments to both patients of MSU clinics and to members of the broader campus and local community. Read more

How to tell cold and flu symptoms apart
January 26, 2022
You can feel it coming on. As you grab another tissue to stifle yet another sneeze, your head is pounding, your throat feels dry and scratchy, and your nasal passages are closing in, making you sound and feel like a beached whale. But is it a cold or the flu? How can you tell? Read More

Shots and Scripts: MSU Health Care Pharmacy helps patients navigate the pandemic
October 20, 2021
In March 2020, much of the world was put on pause due to COVID-19, including the hustle and bustle of life on Michigan State University’s campus. But for frontline health care workers, the hard work was only beginning. As the fully integrated academic health care center for the university, MSU Health Care was challenged with keeping the Spartan community safe during a pandemic, while still providing an enhanced level of care. more
Pharmacy technicians step up to vaccinate during pandemic
June 24, 2021
While pharmacists have traditionally held the responsibility of administering shots, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout required substantially increased capacity for pharmacies. In October 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expanded vaccine training and authorizations for pharmacy staff, including qualified pharmacy technicians and interns. With millions of shots to distribute, more trained individuals would increase the efficiency and speed needed during this critical time. more

Nutrient depletion is an often overlooked side effect of some medications
June 22, 2021
Medications are powerful tools to help manage your health, they can also come with a variety of side effects. Patients often know to look for common side effects such as drowsiness or nausea but may not be aware of how their medications can cause nutrient depletion... more

Pharmacy can help students, their doctors to transition to on-campus learning
“We can work with students and on-campus doctors to ease the process at a time when students are often transitioning to managing their own health care,” said Christie Daiss, PharmD, MSU Health Care clinical pharmacist. “We want students to know we’re here to help.” .. more

Why medication adherence matters for people with diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses
June 7, 2021
Taking medication according to the prescribed dose, time, and frequency is an important part of managing overall health and chronic conditions. Patients might not follow instructions on their medications for multiple reasons: they may not understand the directions, have difficulty sticking to a routine, or have many prescriptions to manage. However, the consequences of this can be dire. Poor medication adherence can lead to increased risk of disease progression, life-threatening complications, hospitalization, lower quality of life, or even death.
Common barriers to taking medications as…more

MSU Health Care Pharmacy Accepts MSU Humana Plan
March 19, 2021
Retirees with Humana insurance do not need to transfer prescriptions from MSU Health Care Pharmacy. We accept Humana and we continue to fill 90-day prescriptions for your convenience. Plus, the MSU Humana makes it easier for us to fill your specialty medications... more

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held For New Pharmacy
On January 21st, MSU Health Care held a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open our new pharmacy location.
"MSU Pharmacies have been a vital component of the MSU community for decades. We serve MSU retirees, students, faculty, staff and other patients of MSU Health Care." - Sandra Campbell, PharmD
The new MSU Health Care Pharmacy offers a wider over-the-counter selection and several patient minded perks. Free delivery within 30 miles…more