Ballweg Family Pharmacy

Today is World Pharmacists Day and we’re lucky to have three of the best!

Come walk with Nicole this morning at 10:00 a.m. Meet at the pavilion at Riverfront Park and enjoy a walk on the trails by the river. Bring your questions on the topic of Healthy Aging. Hope to see you there!

Be sure to make plans to join Nicole at 10 a.m. on Tuesday for a walk down by the river and an informative discussion on the topic of healthy aging.

Enjoy a walk with Nicole! We'll meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tues., Sept. 17 at the Riverfront Park Pavilion. This month's topic is Healthy Aging - physical, mental and cognitive health. Come with questions and a good pair of shoes!

We are currently booking appointments for the following vaccines. Please note, we have a ✨limited✨ number of Covid vaccines. If there are no appointments available we are out. We will update our website as we get more.

💉Flu Vaccine -Regular (age 6+) and High Dose (age 65+)
💉RSV Vaccine (age 60+ one dose per lifetime at this point)
💉Moderna COVID Vaccine (age 12+)
💉Pneumonia (65 plus or 18 plus with history of asthma, copd, smoking, or other condition that puts you at risk)

We continue to take appointments for Shingrix, Tetanus and other vaccines.

BOOK ON OUR WEBSITE: www.BallwegFamilyPharmacy.com

Please note the following when scheduling appointments:
✨Schedule an appointment for each person getting a vaccine. Do not book couples for one appointment time, i.e., spouses or parent/child.
✨Do not book "combo" appointments (two vaccines at the same time) unless it is listed as an option, i.e., "COVID vaccine plus flu shot" option.
✨If there are no appointments available, please check back again. We only open up appointments a week or two at a time.

Ballweg Family Pharmacy will be closed today in observance of Labor Day. Hope you're having a great weekend!

It's National Immunization Month. Plan to stay up-to-date on your vaccinations this fall. We anticipate Flu/Covid vaccines will be available mid to late September. We'll keep you posted here and on our website when appointments are open. You can still schedule other vaccines (tetanus, shingles, etc.) on our website - www.ballwegfamilypharmacy.com.

Did you know our Leader brand over-the-counter products have a 100% money back guarantee? Stop in and check out our wide selection of products today.

Looking to find natural alternatives for some common health issues? Here are some of our favorites. Ask Michelle, our herbalist, if any of these might work for you.
🌼 Ashwagandha: calming; supports the adrenal system during times of stress.
🌸 Rhodiola: also supports the adrenal system, but allows for more energy without the crash; great to motivate for exercising, too. Try Gaia Adrenal Health Daily Support.
🌺 Lemon Balm: great to boost mood for people who tend toward depression, calming for bedtime routine, calms a racing heart. Try Namaste Herbal Tonic.
🌷Calendula oil: use externally for inflammation.

Seeing employees move on to new adventures is never easy. 😥
Today the Ballweg Family Pharmacy team is losing one of the best. 💔 There aren't words to express how much Sharon has meant to our pharmacy. We cannot even start to thank you for everything you've done for us over the past 16 years. Although we wish we could keep you forever, we know that this new opportunity will be a great fit for you and your family. Sharon - there will always be a place for you at Ballweg Family Pharmacy!!!! ❤👏

Pharmacy friends- let's shower Sharon with ALL the love for her last day with us!!!!!

Today is World Mosquito Day. It's been a rough summer for bugs, but we've got you covered. Be sure to protect yourself when enjoying time outside these last few weeks of summer.

Our Leader brand is more than just vitamins and supplements. We have a full line of over-the-counter products. From medicines for kids to pain relievers and personal care items, you'll find what you need at Ballweg Pharmacy. And the prices are pretty good too!

Happy National Relaxation Day! We've got the supplies you need to celebrate.

Have you tried our Leader brand products yet? These quality, over-the-counter-products can save you money. Ballweg Pharmacy has a full line of Leader vitamins and supplements to meet your health needs.

Did you know Ballweg Family Pharmacy carries organic herbs and spices? Use for herbal remedies as well as for cooking. Stop in and see Michelle, our herbalist, to learn more about how these can help improve your health.

Looking for some great deals? We have short-dated vitamins and supplements at a discounted price. Stop in and see us!

Ballweg Family Pharmacy is on the lookout for talented, eager to help other people, and motivated individuals to join our team:

1. Pharmacy Technicians: Must have good computer and people skills. Bilingual or Spanish-speaking candidates are preferred to enhance our patient care!

2. Cashiers: Your friendly smile is your best qualification! Bilingual or being fluent in Spanish is a plus.

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic and diverse team, we want to hear from you! Drop us a message or send your resume to [email protected]. Let's grow together and keep our community healthy.

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Good Neighbor Clinic (GNC) can use your help. As many of you know GNC was started over 20 years ago by a dedicated group of volunteers under the guidance of Dr Haaken Carlson. He was inspired by his wife to offer care to the uninsured folks in his own community.

Since then we have grown to care for over 2500 patients per year. We are a volunteer run family medicine clinic serving local patients who are uninsured or vastly under-insured.

Some of the services we offer are preventive care, including well women exams, acute care for some illnesses, diabetes care and education as well as treating those with chronic disease. We offer counseling for mental illness and have a volunteer psychiatrist on staff. Sauk Prairie Healthcare is extremely generous, donating lab and xray, and renting us clinic space at very little cost to us.

We have a prescription assistance program that allows us to offer prescriptions to patients free of cost or for $1.

Here's where you can help. We are busier than ever, necessitating more hands on deck. We can use volunteers with medical training and those without. We need nurses, medical assistants, EMT's, CNA's MD's, PA's, and NP's, therapists and social workers. We can use IT support, office support, social work, and support for those struggling with substance use. If you speak Spanish we would love to use your skills.

We are open every Monday and Wednesday afternoon. Volunteers can work one shift per month or every day that we are open, depending on their time and availability. We are flexible and work with your schedule. If you are in the area over the summer and winter elsewhere we will happily include you when you are available.

I have been a volunteer provider for over 15 years. I've been on the board of directors, president of the board, and the Medical Director so you can tell I am pretty enthusiastic about GNC and I believe in our mission. Every shift I work is full of joy. We are serving patients that would have no health care and that feels good. Connecting with our hard-working patients, many of whom persevere through barriers of a different language, culture and with little financial security is extremely satisfying. I say it often, I get far more out of volunteering than I give.

If you are considering volunteering and have any questions or wonder if your skills can be utilized, please call (608) 643-4749. We'd love to have you join our family of volunteers.

Gretchen Considine PA-C

Grilling this weekend? We have some great spices and seasoning mixes as part of our newly expanded gift section. Stop in and check it out!

We've got Ranger Ready bug repellent back in stock. This stuff is the best!

What's new at Ballweg Pharmacy? A newly expanded gift section! We have culinary gifts, Melissa & Doug toys, tea & coffee, greeting cards and much more. Stop in and see us!

Ballweg Family Pharmacy will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.