Meet the Sudbury pharmacists dispensing healthy, local food

Laurie Pennelland Rachelle Rocha used to workfor the pharmacy divisions of some of Canada's major retailers stores that as Rocha puts it, "sold a lot of junk food."

Over the years, the juxtaposition of being in an environment that sold life-saving medication as well asunhealthy food made themthink more about the link between our overall health and the quality of what we consume.

So when the two women had the chance to open their own pharmacy in 2019, Rocha and Pennell decided to open a business where fresh, healthy local food is just as important as the medications being dispensed.

Tap on the player to hear Rocha explain how Seasons Pharmacy and Culinariaworks.

Up North5:25Northern Nosh: Seasons Pharmacy and Culinaria

This week, we're in Sudbury to visit a place on Lorne Street called Seasons Pharmacy and Culinaria. It's owned by pharmacists Rochelle Rocha and Laurie Pennell. Jonathan spoke with Rocha to learn more.

Seasons Pharmacy and Culinaria is located at815 Lorne St. in Sudbury.

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