Community Care Chemist reaches far and wide
As Geelong’s only not-for-profit pharmacy group, community is at the heart of everything we do. Over the past 12 months Community Care Chemist has contributed more than $60,000 in cash and goods to the local community, as well as providing free flu vaccinations. Here are just some of the organisations we’ve supported throughout the year: […]
Giving back to the community through the Give Where You Live Foundation’s Community Choice program
Community is at the heart of the Geelong region’s only not-for-profit pharmacy group, Community Care Chemist. Committed to giving back to the community, Community Care Chemist shares the Give Where You Live Foundation’s belief that every member of our community deserves the opportunity to not only survive, but to thrive. In a community centred partnership, […]
Healthy eating on a budget – five ways to eat well and save
With the cost of living increasing by the day, most of us have had to look at our spending habits. How can we still plan to eat healthily when fruit and vegetables have had one of the highest increases in cost over the past year? Well, with a little planning, it can be done. Follow […]
Tackling the diabetes epidemic with education
With one person diagnosed every five minutes, diabetes is one of the biggest challenges confronting Australia’s health system. At Community Care Chemist our goal is to assist and support people living with diabetes, as well as educating people about the warning signs and what to look for – as many people are not even aware […]
How we’re helping with the war on waste
At Community Care Chemist, we’re passionate about reducing waste, which is why we’re excited to be part of a Geelong-wide initiative to recycle medicine blister packs that would otherwise end up in landfill. Our Bellarine Village pharmacy is now a collection point for blister packs in Geelong, which will be recycled through Pharmacycle. Geelong region […]
Could you be at risk of diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia. Diabetes is manageable, however many people are left undiagnosed and unaware of their condition. Find out your risk of developing type 2 diabetes within the next five years, with our free health screenings coming up in August and September. The assessment takes just 20 […]
Kickstart your healthy life with our free seminars
Would you like to learn how healthy eating can help lower your blood glucose and cholesterol? Community Care Chemist has teamed with Mel Bald, aka “The Passionate Nutritionist” to offer a series of free sessions to help you live a healthier life. You’ll gain practical insights into lowering blood glucose and cholesterol through diet, paving […]
Women’s health clinics – free for members
It’s important to look after yourself, but often, women look after everyone else in their family first. Well now there’s no excuses! Our upcoming Women’s Health Clinics make it easy to discuss any niggling concerns with a nurse health practitioner. This month we’re holding Women’s Health Clinics from 15-19 May, providing members with a free […]
Could you have diabetes? Warning signs and what you can do
Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia with one person diagnosed every five minutes. In Australia around 1.8 million people have diabetes, and many are not even aware of it. That’s because symptoms might go unnoticed for years. Do you know the signs? If you’re at risk of diabetes because of family history, […]
Living with pain? Don’t put up with it!
Do you know the difference between acute and chronic pain? Acute pain generally starts suddenly and lasts for a short period of time, while chronic pain lasts more than three months. It’s important to treat chronic pain with the right medication. At Community Care Chemist we can advise on a variety of options for treating […]
