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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.
Staying informed is also a great way to stay healthy. Keep up-to-date with all the latest health news here.
23 Jun
Midlife Strength Training Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk
Consistent strength training throughout midlife reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 42%, new study finds.
22 Jun
Middle-Aged Women Drink More, Know Less About Breast Cancer Risk
A national survey of 2,200 U.S. women found that middle-aged women reported the highest levels of problematic alcohol use but had the lowest awareness that alcohol consumption increases breast cancer risk.
19 Jun
Fish Oil Supplements May Be a Bust for Alzheimer’s Prevention
Nutrients from omega-3 supplements do reach the brain, according to a new study, but they do not appear to improve memory or cognitive function in adults at increased risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Sunscreen Misinformation Popular On TikTok, Study Finds
Healthy use of sunscreen is overwhelmingly promoted in popular TikTok videos, a new study says.
However, people more often like, share and comment on the rare TikTok offerings that feature negative misinformation regarding sunscreen, researchers reported June 18 in the journal PLOS Digital Health.
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Patient Portal Messages Double, Doctors Face Rising Workload
More than 1 in 10 Americans now use patient portals and health apps to communicate with their doctor, a new study says.
Online portal messages from patients more than doubled between 2020 and 2025, researchers reported June 22 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
At least 12% of patients now use these secure p...
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Most Americans Unaware Of Link Between Alcohol And Cancer — And Aren't Interested In Spreading The Word, Either
Fewer than half of Americans understand that booze is a cancer-causing substance along the lines of known carcinogens like tobacco, asbestos and formaldehyde, a new study says.
Alcohol has been listed as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer since the late 1980s, according to the U.S. National Cancer Insti...
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Kids’ Juice And Soda Intake Linked To Higher Blood Pressure Risk As Young Adults
That juice box you hand your child as a daily treat could be setting them up for poor heart health later on, a new study says.
Drinking fruit juice or sugary sodas throughout childhood may be linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure in adulthood, researchers reported June 22 in the journal Circulation.
Kids who dra...
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Middle-Aged Women Drink More, Know Less About Breast Cancer Risk
Middle-aged women have the highest levels of problematic alcohol use, a new national survey shows, yet they may be the least aware that drinking can increase breast cancer risk.
Researchers questioned 2,200 women, 18 and older, about their drinking habits and mental health, as well as their knowledge and beliefs about alcohol and breast ca...
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- June 22, 2026
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Rising Healthcare Costs Leave Many Americans Less Secure
A growing number of Americans are finding themselves priced out of the healthcare system.
Only 49% of U.S. adults report being “cost secure,” meaning they can pay for the medical visits and treatments they need. That leaves half of Americans under stress to pay for medical bills.
The finding is based on the latest s...
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