Gene May Link Diabetes and Alzheimer's

ScienceDaily (June 14, 2012) — In recent years it became clear that people with diabetes face an ominous prospect -- a far greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Now researchers at The City College of New York (CCNY) have shed light on one reason why. Biology Professor Chris Li and her colleagues have discovered that a single gene forms a common link between the two diseases.

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FREE Health Seminar:

Adrenal Fatigue (Why Am I SO TIRED?)

Dr. Elizabeth McElligott will speak to us about a common but troubling condition called Adrenal Fatigue. What is it? What causes it? And, most importantly, how do I get my energy back?

Please join us!

Time: Thursday, June 14th at 6:30pm

Place: Pacific Compounds Pharmacy

          327 SE 3rd Avenue  Hillsboro, OR

Seating is limited so please call 503-640-3080 to reserve your seat!

Weight Loss Seminar - A Slimmer You in 2012

Learn how hormone balance plays a crucial role in weight loss. Balancing your hormones can help you on the road to a slimmer you!

Thursday, January 19th At 6:30 pm
At Pacific Compounds Pharmacy
Featured Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth McElligott

This seminar will cover the reasons why you may be gaining weight or suffering with some of the other symptoms of hormone imbalance. Dr. McElligott will lay out some simple, easy steps that you can take to get your weight back under control.

Seats are limited and reservations are required. Please call early to reserve your seat - 503-640-3080. Price is FREE!

One randomly drawn seminar attendee will receive a FREE copy of The Sonoma Diet Book. The length of the seminar is approximately 45 minutes and the doctor will have a question and answer period after.

Meet the Newest Addition to our Team!

A new Doctor of Pharmacy has joined our team! Please stop by the pharmacy and meet Lincoln Wright, PharmD. He is a great addition to our staff and is ready to help you with your medication questions.

Meet Dr. Elizabeth McElligott, ND

Dr. McElligott is now renting the Wellness Office at Pacific Compounds Pharmacy every Thursday. She is seeing patients from 10am to 5pm every Thursday in addition to seeing patients in her Portland location at the Glow Healthcare Integrative Medicine Clinic. She is a primary care physician that specializes in natural hormone replacement, dermatology, anti-aging medicine, aesthetic medicine and weight loss. Please drop in on a Thursday to meet her or schedule an appointment by calling: (917) 593-6328. You can also email her at: elizabethmcelligottnd@gmail.com

Natural Hormone Replacement Seminar

Hot flashes, night sweats, low libido, anxiety, depression, mood swings, fatigue, weight gain...these are a few of the symptoms of hormone imbalance. It doesn't have to be like that!

Pacific Compounds Pharmacy is hosting a seminar on Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy on Thursday, December 1st at 6:30pm. The guest speaker is Dr. Elizabeth McElligott. She will share with us all the latest news and information on Natural Hormones and will have a question and answer period after her talk.

If you have questions about PMS, PCOS, peri-menopause, menopause, infertility issues or anti-aging medicine, then this is the seminar for you.


Date: Thursday, December 1, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Pacific Compounds Pharmacy
327 SE 3rd Avenue
Hillsboro, Or 97123
Price: FREE. Reserving your seat(s) is a good idea as seating is limited and cannot be guaranteed without a reservation).

Reservations: In person or
Call: 503-640-3080 or
Email: info@pacificcompounds.com

Professional Guest Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth McElligott & Natalie Gustafson, PharmD

We hope to see you there!

CE Courses for Naturopathic Physicians

Pacific Compounds Pharmacy is sponsoring a series of Naturopathic CE Courses throughout the summer and fall. Classes have been designed to be interactive, case-based and have been updated to reflect new information and changes to the Naturopathic Formulary. The August 18th class will cover Diabetes, Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia Agents and offers 2.5 hours of general or pharmacy CE.

Click here to print out a registration form. Fax this completed form to 503-640-3208 to register or you may register by calling Cory at 503-640-3080 or emailing her at: cory@pacificcompounds.com.

We look forward to seeing you in class!