Jeffrey's is a wonderful drugstore that is a throwback, a nod to a simpler time, when all…read moredrugstores were small, family run affairs. You know the kind of place I'm talking about....the little bell rings on the door when you enter (I'm not sure if they have a little bell here, but it feels like they do), and the friendly folks behind the counter smile and say hi, and they're not too busy that they wouldn't chat with you, make a bit of small talk as they fill prescriptions and go about their day. There's even a sidewalk out front, as it's located in Canonsburg proper, so it feels like Anytown, USA. So yes, I like the vibe of the place, but what qualifies it for 5 stars is what they're doing here. Jeffrey's specializes in bio-identical (natural) hormone replacement for menopausal women, pain management, and supplements and nutritional advice for parents of autistic children. Instead of simply prescribing drugs, the pharmacists here take an active role in finding out the best course of treatment for patients, and they take a wholistic approach, so they're not just treating symptoms.
I met with Kim, who is the pharmacist there who specializes in hormone replacement therapy, and she interviewed me for over an hour, asking questions about my diet and lifestlye in much the same way a homeopathist would. By the time we had completed our first interview, I had spent more time with her than I have with my doctor of 5 years. I feel very confident in taking her advice and following it, as I feel she's got the whole picture, and she's treating the whole system. This is medicine at its best, not the pill pushing that has become epidemic in our culture. My hope for all of us is that we become more knowledgable about our health, and more proactive about protecting it, and Jeffrey's is the kind of place that can be a partner in that quest.
