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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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30 Jan
Hidden Salt in Tap Water May Raise Blood Pressure
A new study links higher salt levels in tap water to increased blood pressure and a greater risk of hypertension.
29 Jan
Sleeping Without Pillows May Help Protect Vision in Glaucoma Patients
A new study finds sleeping without pillows may lower internal eye pressure in people with glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
28 Jan
Night Owls Face Higher Risk for Heart Problems
A new study finds people who are naturally ‘evening types’ have worse overall heart health and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
Survey Finds Gaps In Americans' Knowledge Of Unhealthy Cholesterol
There are serious gaps in Americans’ understanding of unhealthy cholesterol and how to lower the risk it poses to heart health, a new survey reports.
For example, many are unaware of the many types of drugs available to lower cholesterol, according to the survey commissioned by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
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New Guide Aims to Improve UTI Care as Telehealth Use Grows
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, send millions of Americans to urgent care every year. But today, many people no longer see a doctor in person.
Instead, they message their clinic, use video visits or fill out online forms to get antibiotics, sometimes without any testing at all.
Experts say this faster access can help patients, but...
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- February 1, 2026
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Groundhog Day Explained: Why This Furry Forecaster Still Matters
Every Feb. 2, Americans turn to a groundhog to see whether winter will stick around.
But Groundhog Day is about much more than shadows and more weeks of cold.
The tradition began in 1886, when the first Punxsutawney Phil was crowned in Pennsylvania. The first official celebration came in 1887.
The date falls halfway...
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New Federal Plan Aims to Use More Donor Organs, Improve Transplant Safety
U.S. health officials unveiled proposed changes to the nation’s transplant system, hoping to help more patients get lifesaving organs, even when donations aren’t perfect.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said the plan would tighten oversight of organ procurement organizations, known as OPOs.
Thes...
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Most Doctor-Made YouTube Health Videos Lack Strong Proof, Study Finds
Many health videos on YouTube, even those made by doctors, may not be giving viewers reliable medical information, a new study suggests.
Researchers reviewed 309 popular YouTube videos about cancer and diabetes and found that fewer than 1 in 5 were supported by high-quality scientific evidence.
About two-thirds had low, very lo...
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Gerber Recalls Arrowroot Baby Biscuits Over Possible Plastic, Paper Pieces
Gerber has announced a nationwide recall of some arrowroot biscuits made for babies after finding they may contain small pieces of soft plastic or paper, federal regulators said.
The recall affects specific batches of 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits with “Best Before” dates ranging from Oct. 16, 2026, through Dec. 16, 2026,...
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