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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.
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21 Apr
Teen Pot Use May Slow Brain Development in Key Areas, Including Memory and Thinking
A large, new study finds kids who start using marijuana as teens experience slower gains in memory and thinking as they grow.
20 Apr
Pesticides on Produce May Be Linked to Lung Cancer in Young Non-Smokers
In a new study, lung cancer patients under 50 were found to eat more daily servings of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, which tend to have higher pesticide residue.
17 Apr
This Common Habit May Be Speeding Up Memory Loss in Men
A six-year study finds a surprising link between sodium intake and cognitive decline in men.
Male Infertility Linked To Cancer Risk
Male infertility could be a warning sign for certain types of cancer, a new study says.
Men with severely reduced fertility are more likely to develop colon cancer or thyroid cancer, researchers reported in the European Journal of Epidemiology.
“They were found to have almost twice the risk of developing colorectal can...
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Napping Linked To Higher Risk Of Death Among Seniors, Study Finds
Grandpa snoozing on a recliner is an indelible memory for many families — but there could be a dark side to those daytime naps, a new study says.
Too much napping is linked to a higher risk of dying among older folks, researchers reported April 20 in JAMA Network Open.
Every extra nap and each additional hour of nappin...
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- April 22, 2026
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Children’s Activity Cubes Recalled Over Choking Hazard Risk
A kid's toy designed for learning and play is being pulled from the market over safety concerns.
Officials say parts of the ATOYUS Children’s Activity Cubes can fall off, posing a choking risk for young kids.
The recall, announced April 16, involves about 70 wooden activity cubes sold online through Amazon between January and F...
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- April 21, 2026
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Study Finds AI Chatbots Can Give Misleading Health Advice
"Do I really need chemotherapy?"
"Is this natural remedy safer?"
"Does eating sugar cause cancer?"
As more people turn to artificial intelligence (AI) for quick answers to health questions like these, a new study finds the advice they receive can sometimes be incomplete, misleading or potentially harmful.
Researcher...
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- April 21, 2026
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Former Surgeon General Backs CDC Nominee, But Questions Remain on Vaccines
A former U.S. surgeon general is weighing in on the president’s pick to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), calling Dr. Erica Schwartz highly qualified while warning of some potential challenges.
Dr. Jerome Adams, who worked with Schwartz during President Donald Trump’s first term, described her on <...
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- April 21, 2026
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Cantaloupes Recalled in Four States Due to Salmonella Risk
Health officials in some states are warning shoppers to avoid certain cantaloupes amid concerns they may carry Salmonella.
The recall, announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), involves fruit produced by Ayco Farms Inc. and first pulled from shelves on March 24, Health.com reported.
In total, 8,302 c...
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