January is a time when health goals become part of everyday life. It’s a month of adjusting budgets, trying out new routines, and soaking up lots of new information. This month, we’re here to share practical, proven ways to support your health that won’t add stress or extra expenses. Making small, well-informed choices early in the year can lead to meaningful and lasting successes over time!

As we move into 2026, health technology is shifting from simple tracking to intelligent, predictive, and personalized care. The most impactful apps and platforms are no longer just collecting data — they are interpreting it, connecting it, and using it to guide real-world decisions. 

Healthcare is expensive and we know January hits hard. A few smart moves can make a real difference.

 

Prices can vary based on factors like strength, dosage form, quantity, and whether you're paying with insurance or cash. Feel free to ask us to explore the options — we're happy to help!

 

If something seems too costly: don't ration, discontinue the medication, or suffer in silence. Let us know. There might be alternative strengths, dosage forms, compounded options, or other options to help.

 

Pet medications can be shockingly expensive.

We can often: compound pet-specific doses, flavor medications so they’re not wasted, and adjust strengths to avoid overpaying. Less waste = less money down the drain.

 

Custom solutions aren't always costly. Compounding can merge multiple medications, remove unnecessary ingredients, and reduce side effects (along with extra prescriptions). Sometimes, using fewer medications leads to lower overall costs.

 

If there’s a way to help you save without compromising care, we’ll happily share it with you. If not, we’ll be upfront about that as well. Remember, it's always okay to seek clarity and support.

 

At Volunteer Pharmacy, we love sharing ideas about cancer prevention through checklists, scientific insights, and personal stories. For us, prevention isn’t just a concept; it’s something close to our hearts. Like many families, we’ve been touched by cancer in various ways, making these conversations very meaningful and personal.

Cancer doesn’t have just one cause and doesn’t follow a simple pattern. Some risk factors are obvious, while others are more hidden. Many are influenced by a mix of genetics, environment, lifestyle, and timing.

That’s why we truly believe that effective prevention should be practical, layered, and judgment-free, making it accessible and supportive for everyone.

In our November newsletter, we discussed radon testing, an important but often overlooked step in reducing lung cancer risk. Radon is colorless, odorless, and unrelated to personal habits, making testing one of the simplest ways to reduce an environmental exposure you can’t otherwise see.

This month, we’ve focused on nutrition because a diet rich in whole, colorful foods supports the body’s natural systems that protect DNA, regulate inflammation, and support immune health over time.

Neither approach works alone. By combining environmental awareness through radon testing with healthy eating habits, you create multiple layers of defense that support your overall well-being. These strategies complement each other and work together to lower your overall cancer risk more effectively than relying on just one approach, helping to stack the odds in your favor.

 

Congratulations to our December gift card winner, Robin B.! 

Best of luck to everyone in the January drawing.

Thank you so much for trusting us with the care of you and your family, including your pets. We truly appreciate your questions and feel grateful to be part of your health journey, supporting you every step of the way with kindness and care.