Have you seen this “Not a Wheelchair”!? Check out the Rig, an Affordable off-road device for wheelchair bound people! Follow the link for more information:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuMg0QwKAGI&feature=emb_title
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This is 'Not a Wheelchair' - Introducing The Rig
If you missed the Virtual Abilities Expo you can still watch all of the virtual workshops that expire on July 31st. Follow the link for access to the entire Virtual Abilities Expo library!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHHLx0wGgaS1S4c7TnInHWlD7iofKF4XN
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Virtual Experience Workshops - YouTube
Have you heard of our Reminder Program? Our customers who use it love how they have one less thing to remember each month! Sign up today and receive monthly reminders to reorder your medical supplies from LoCost! Click the link and sign up today: https://mailchi.mp/locostmedicalsupply/reminders
Happy 4th of July!
Because Senior Adults have an increased risk for COVID-19, many are trying to stay indoors, limiting their activity and orthopedic health. Orthopedic health is a central component of overall physical health and well-being for seniors. Click below to read why it is vital that seniors keep their bones, muscles, and joints as healthy as possible, as well as tips to improve their orthopedic health.
https://www.locostmedicalsupply.com/blog/12-ways-improve-orthopedic-health-seniors/
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12 Ways to Improve Orthopedic Health for Seniors | LoCost Medical Supply Blog
Our friends at United Spinal Association have co-developed a new Wheelchair Guide Mobile App with the University of Pittsburg! Read all about this new app and how it can benefit wheelchair users here:
https://unitedspinal.org/united-spinal-and-university-of-pittsburgh-launch-my-wheelchair-guide-mobile-app/
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United Spinal and University of Pittsburgh Launch 'My Wheelchair Guide" Mobile App - United Spinal Association
LoCost Medical Supply is encouraging our customers to roll up their sleeves for an annual flu vaccine to #FightFlu! Join the CDC’s #SleeveUp campaign by sharing a photo of yourself getting a flu vaccine or showing off a bandage after getting a flu vaccine. Share your photo to our Facebook or Twitter page! When you share, be sure to include the hashtag #SleeveUp and #FightFlu to join the cause. By increasing the number of people vaccinated, we can reduce flu illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths this fall and winter, which can in turn help reduce the burden on our medical system and save medical resources for the care of COVID-19 patients. Everyone can benefit from receiving a flu vaccination from small children to senior adults. Click the link below to see all the benefits of receiving a flu vaccination.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccine-benefits.htm
Getting a flu vaccine is important for your health and the health of others. Roll your sleeve up and help protect yourself and others by getting your flu vaccine this fall. Flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death and can help save medical resources this fall and winter. Learn more about the benefits of flu vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccine-benefits.htm
LoCost Medical Supply now offers the newest addition to its catheter collection, the Cure Dextra Closed System Catheter! This sterile, single-use, cath-in-a-bag system is an innovative product that can be used with one hand! Click here to order yours today at LoCost Medical Supply! https://www.locostmedicalsupply.com/cure-dextra-closed-system-catheter.html
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Cure Dextra Closed System Catheter
November is Bladder Health Awareness Month! We often don’t think about bladder health and the importance of a healthy bladder to our overall physical health. The Urology Care Foundation has great information and resources to learn about certain urologic conditions, tips for healthy urological care, and educational materials for patients. Click here to learn more! https://www.urologyhealth.org/careblog/november-is-bladder-health-month
Happy Halloween from LoCost Medical Supply!
Roll up your sleeve and get your flu vaccine! Getting your flu shot will help protect you and others during flu and COVID-19 season this fall and winter. Lead by example and show off your flu vaccine with your #SleeveUp photo! https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/sleeveup/index.htm
Looking for a catheter that offers discreet packaging AND convenience? At LoCost Medical Supply, our customers choose the Cure Pocket Catheter! With convenient and sterile packaging, the Cure Pocket Catheter fits in a pants pocket, backpack, or in a brief case for easy travel. Get free shipping on orders over $79!
https://www.locostmedicalsupply.com/cure-catheter-with-lubricant-packet.html
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Cure Pocket Catheter with Lubricant Packet
Thank You Veterans from LoCost Medical Supply! Thank a Veteran today and leave a message in the comments below!
Taking care of your bladder can be easy! There are simple, everyday steps that can help improve and maintain your bladder health. Read these 13 tips to help keep your bladder healthy. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/13-tips-keep-your-bladder-healthy
The higher number of people receiving flu shots, the more we can prevent flu-related illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths this season, which can also help reduce the burden on our medical system and save medical resources for the care of COVID-19 patients #Sleeveup #fightflu
Make shopping for your medical supplies easy and safe this Black Friday and Cyber Monday when you purchase from LoCost Medical Supply! Some sales last longer than others so be sure to shop on Friday and Monday to save the most! Join us from 11/27 through 11/30 and SAVE on your medical supply needs!
LoCost Medical Supply is proud to offer Surgilube, the highest quality in lubrication. Safe for lubricating all body orifices, Surgilube provides instant, continuous lubrication for insertion of catheters. Available in sterile, single use foil packets and 2oz. or 4.25oz. tubes! Click here to purchase yours at LoCost Medical Supply!
https://www.locostmedicalsupply.com/surgilube-foil-packet.html
Remember to Re-order your supplies to have all you need for Thanksgiving! Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving from LoCost Medical Supply!
Feel like you're "going" all the time? It’s normal to go to the bathroom 4 to 8 times a day and no more than twice a night! Learn more about your bladder health by following the link below! http://www.urologygroupofprinceton.com/general-health/bladder-health-awareness-2018/
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Bladder Health Awareness Month - Urology Group of Princeton, NJ
Today is Black Friday! Enjoy great savings that start today (11/27) through Monday (11/30)! Visit our website to learn more about LoCost's Black Friday and Cyber Monday SAVINGS! 👇
https://www.locostmedicalsupply.com
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from LoCost Medical Supply!
LoCost Medical Supply will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (11/26) but you can still order your supplies online! Also, remember our Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals begin 11/27 and last through 11/30. Some sales last longer than others so be sure to shop with us on Friday and Monday to SAVE the most!
LoCost Medical Supply offers a wide range of high-quality, super absorbent, discreet underwear for men like Tena Men Protective Underwear. This product is designed to look and feel like everyday underwear while built to protect and defend against large leaks and unwanted odor. Visit our website to view the different sizes and quantities that we are pleased to offer! https://www.locostmedicalsupply.com/tena-for-men.html
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Tena Men Protective Underwear Super Plus Absorbency
Convenience, comfort, and peace of mind are found here at LoCost Medical Supply! LoCost offers the Cure Ultra Catheter for Men that includes convenient features and many others. These single use catheters come pre-lubricated right out of the package without the drip or mess. Plus, the Cure Ultra Catheter won't kink if it bends making this a product ideal for on the go. Visit our site to learn more! https://curemedical.com/cure-catheters/cure-ultra-men/
Today is Cyber Monday! Enjoy great savings that only last until the end of today! Visit our website to learn more about LoCost's Cyber Monday SAVINGS! 👇
https://www.locostmedicalsupply.com
With the holiday season in full swing, there may be shipping delays. Our Customer Asurance Team at LoCost Medical Supply is always here to help with your orders and supplies! https://www.locostmedicalsupply.com/
The Christmas Season is here! Re-order your supplies for the holidays at LoCost Medical Supply! https://www.locostmedicalsupply.com/
It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW)! NIVW highlights the importance of continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond. Make sure you get a flu vaccine to protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season. For more information on NIVW, visit: https://go.usa.gov/xPd6X
Flu Fact: Flu vaccinations cannot cause the flu illness because the vaccines are made with inactivated (dead) and weakened viruses, or they only contain a single gene from a flu virus, which cannot cause illness. Learn more facts about common flu misconceptions. https://go.usa.gov/xnZ4x
Mark your calendars for our special holiday hours! As always, you can still place orders easily at locostmedicalsupply.com 24/7!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from LoCost Medical Supply!
Happy New Year from LoCost Medical Supply!
Safety, confidence, and care are found here at LoCost Medical Supply! LoCost provides GelRite Instant Hand Sanitizer with Vitamin E. GelRite is an alcohol based sanitzer that kills 99.9% of germs while still keeping hands moisturized making this a product ideal for on the go, waterless hand washing. Visit our site to learn more!
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GelRite Hand Sanitizer
LoCost Medical Supply offers a wide range of sterile, absorbent and latex free wound care supplies like Post-Op Gauze Sponges by Medline. These 4-ply, cotton sponges are filled with extra-absorbent cellulose fibers for when you need increased absorbency. Visit our website to view the different sizes and quantities of gauze and wound care supplies! www.locostmedicalsupply.com
Introducing LoCost Medical Supply's newest addition to its Catheter collection, the CompactCath LITE! This pre-lubricated catheter is touch-free, discreet, and can fit in the palm of your hand! CompactCath is available in both straight tip and coude! Click here to order yours today at LoCost Medical Supply!
https://www.locostmedicalsupply.com/straight-catheter.html
What would we do without our pharmacists? Today we recognize and honor the importance of pharmacists who help us in our health and well-being. Be sure to see your pharmacist today and tell them "Thank you!"
January is Blood Donor Month! According to the American Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood every 2 seconds. Donated blood is essential for surgeries, cancer treatments, and traumatic injuries. 1 donation can potentially save up to 3 lives! Saving lives can start with just one person making a generous donation. Not sure where to donate? Click the link below to find a donation site near you! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from LoCost Medical Supply!
February is American Heart Month! LoCost Medical Supply carries products like JOBST brand Anti-Embolism Stockings and T.E.D. Hose that aid in vascular health and combat thromboembolism. These compression socks helps improve the ability of the veins to move blood back towards the heart. At LoCost, we offer several styles, sizes, and colors. Click here to shop! https://www.locostmedicalsupply.com/ted-anti-embolism-stockings.html
Good news! Nitrile, Vinyl, and Powder Free Gloves are back in-stock at LoCost Medical Supply! Shop and stay protected with various sizes and colors from our online store. Be sure to check each glove's supply limit as each item may vary. These gloves are only available while supplies last!
https://www.locostmedicalsupply.com/exam-gloves.html
High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high. Luckily, high blood pressure can be prevented and managed with some simple lifestyle changes. Click below to visit the American Heart Association and learn all the different ways you can help reduce your blood pressure. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/changes-you-can-make-to-manage-high-blood-pressure
Did you know that about 1 in 5 heart attacks is silent? The damage is done, but the person is not aware of it. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) offers resources for you to learn more about heart attacks and preventing heart disease. Click the link to learn about signs and symptoms of heart attacks. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/heart_attack.htm
We love our customers! Happy Valentine's Day from LoCost Medical Supply!
Myth: Only use the ostomy pouching system that you were fitted with in the hospital or doctors office. You should not explore new products on your own.
Fact: In the weeks and months following ostomy surgery, you may find your stoma and body changing. Also, within the first few weeks and months post-surgery, your ostomy pouching system may need to also be changed. Read more on ostomy myths and facts here! https://meplus.convatec.com/articles/ostomy-myths-vs-reality/
It's International Women's Day!
In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman in the United States to be granted an MD degree. Click the article to learn more about female pioneers in medicine!
https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/celebrating-10-women-medical-pioneers#:~:text=In%201849%2C%20Elizabeth%20Blackwell%20became,care%20from%20a%20female%20doctor.
LoCost Medical Supply offers Bathroom Safety Aids like the ProBasics Toilet Safety Frame! This safety frame provides a safe and stable aid for individuals who struggle with the up and down demands of toileting. This Toilet Safety Frame in particular has a weight capacity of 300lbs. Visit our website to view all the different types of Bathroom Safety Aids that we are pleased to offer!
Today is Certified Nurses Day! Thank you from LoCost Medical Supply to all our nurses.
LoCost Medical Supply wishes you a Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Green foods are beneficial for your heart and blood pressure. To help keep your heart healthy, be sure to eat plenty of leafy greens and fresh, bright fruit!
"MYTH: "You shake and jerk when you have epilepsy."
FACT: Not every seizure means a person shakes and jerks, nor is a person always unconscious during a seizure. Shaking and jerking while unconscious are usually associated with tonic clonic seizures. There are a range of seizures which have different side effects and can affect people differently.
Learn more Epilepsy Facts and Myths here! https://epilepsysociety.org.uk/about-epilepsy/what-epilepsy/epilepsy-facts-and-myths
Today is World Down Syndrome Day! Today celebrates the lives of those living with Down Syndrome or Trisomy 21. Check out these resources and activities in your community to advocate and spread awareness of those diagnosed with Down Syndrome.
https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/
