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County of Orange Behavioral Health Services |
Juliette A. Poulson, RN, MN Douglas C. Barton Mailing Address: E-Mail: PublicInfo@ochca.com |
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For Immediate Release |
Contact: Anaheim Senior Center |
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Pack Up Your Prescriptions For a Free Medicine Review (Anaheim) - Anaheim area senior citizens will have a convenient opportunity to consult with a pharmacist and a nurse about their current medications at a "Brown Bag Day" event Wednesday, April 18 at the Anaheim Senior Center, 250 E. Center Street.The free 30-minute consultations will be offered by appointment between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on April 18. To schedule an appointment, please call the Anaheim Senior Center at (714) 765-4510. Participants should bring all of their prescription medications, over the counter drugs, herbal products and vitamins. A pharmacist and nurse will answer questions about possible side effects as well as the best way to take medications to maximize their effectiveness. Participants will also be asked to fill out a brief medical history form before their consultation. The "Brown Bag Day" event is sponsored by the Anaheim Senior Center, County of Orange Health Care Agency Older Adult Services and Preventive Health Care for the Aging (PHCA). # # #
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