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We've been serving the community of Ketchikan for over 50 years. Our pharmacy staff has multiple years of experience and our friendly staff will treat you like family. At Island Pharmacy, we believe that being a local, independent pharmacy means providing top notch health care services to our patients and our community in an environment that is warm and inviting. We strive to make a difference in our patients and in our community. We are dedicated to providing a wide range of high-quality services that meet all of your health care needs. Call, click, or stop by today and find out how we can help you!
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.
Inga Christensen, PharmD
Graduated from University of Washington in 2020.
Sonja Christensen, PharmD
Graduated from Washington State University in 2024.
We are proud to be able to provide fast, reliable service, we're proud of our friendly and experienced staff, and we love that our community can always depend on us. We were founded in 1974, and since then have been faithfully serving our community.
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01 Sep
Rising Global Burden of Type 1 Diabetes
The number of people living with type 1 diabetes is projected to increase nearly 30% over the next two decades.
31 Aug
Home Therapy Delays Linked to Poorer Recovery After Hip and Knee Replacement
A study of nearly 19,000 older adults found delays in home rehab after hip or knee replacement were associated with poorer mobility recovery. Rural patients and those on both Medicare and Medicaid faced the greatest disparities.
28 Aug
Inhaler Overuse Linked to Heart Risks in Asthma and COPD Patients
Researchers found frequent use of rescue inhalers was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death in people with asthma or COPD.
CDC Launches New Channel To Track US Overdose Deaths And Provide Resources
Federal health officials have launched a web page that gathers the nation's drug overdose numbers, prevention tips and treatment resources into a single place.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) opened the Overdose Prevention Data Channel on Monday, timing it to International Overdose Awareness Day.
The site's ...
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Hormone Therapy With Estriol Might Relieve Menopause 'Brain Fog'
Hormone therapy might help women experiencing “brain fog” during menopause, a new small-scale study says.
Menopausal women struggling with memory lapses, trouble concentrating and slower thinking benefited from hormone therapy combining estriol and progesterone, researchers report today in the journal Scientific Reports
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Type 1 Diabetes Cases Forecast To Surge 30% Worldwide By 2049
The number of people living with type 1 diabetes worldwide is projected to jump nearly 30% over the next two decades from 9.4 million today to 12.1 million by 2049.
The number of new cases per year is expected to climb too, rising 14% globally over the same period.
The impact could be substantial in the U.S., where more than half a m...
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High Testosterone Increases Risk Of Heart Rhythm Disorder, Review Finds
“Low T” is a trendy health topic, with aging men sold testosterone as a veritable Fountain of Youth.
But too much testosterone can also pose a risk to heart health, a new evidence review says.
Men with low testosterone or high testosterone levels both have a higher risk of atrial fibrillation, a heart health disorder that...
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A Doctor's Take: Recognizing The Signs Of Cancer: A Reminder From The Loss Of Dolly Parton
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The recent death of country music icon Dolly Parton after she was diagnosed with cancer has brought renewed attention to the importance of prompt detection and identification of the signs of this disease.
While Parton was known for her vibrant spirit and resilience, reports suggest she m...
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Shocking Increase In Children Accidentally Eating Weed, Other Recreational Drugs
There’s been a shocking increase in the number of kids who’ve accidentally eaten recreational drugs left around by adults, a new study says.
The rate of accidental ingestions of recreational drugs among children younger than age 6 increased by more than 3,300% between 2000 and 2024, researchers report in the journal BMC Pub...
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