Posts Tagged ‘community’
Local pharmacy rises up to provide flu shots for community
When the annual Hesston Health Fair was canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, community members began asking how they would be able to get their seasonal flu shots. Many Harvey County residents were expressing hesitancy to visit health care facilities with the pandemic going on, and with the health fair not taking place, options…
Read MorePharmacist Spotlight: Lori Murdock
This month’s pharmacist spotlight features Lori Murdock. Lori has been the owner of Cedar Creek Pharmacy in De Soto, Kan. since 2004. She shared with us why she decided to become a pharmacy owner and what makes the job so rewarding. When did you realize that you wanted to become a pharmacist? My original…
Read MoreIndependent pharmacies continue to serve Kansas communities
As the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic continues, independent pharmacies in Kansas continue to find ways to serve the patients in their communities. Independent pharmacies – often the primary source of health care in rural Kansas communities – have begun adapting to the ongoing challenges prevented by the coronavirus. Many have closed their entrances to…
Read MoreCurrus’ Commitment to Supporting Kansas Communities
As a healthcare company, we’ve been closely monitoring the dynamic situation of COVID-19, along with the rest of the world. As we work to prepare for the impact of the Coronavirus, I wanted to share how Currus is addressing the current situation and the proactive steps we are taking to minimize any negative repercussions to…
Read MorePharmacist Spotlight: Kechia and Daren Reese
This month’s pharmacist spotlight features Daren and Kechia Reese of K’ and D’ Pharmacy in Arkansas City, Kan. They spoke with us to share why they love working in their small town and what they find most rewarding about working in independent pharmacy. When did you realize you wanted to become a pharmacist? Kechia: I…
Read MoreDelivery Service Nothing New For Independent Pharmacies
Recently, CVS announced that they would be offering same-day prescription delivery nationwide. This news comes approximately one year after announcing that they would be offering one and two-day shipping for $4.99. This “new” service will cost $7.99. However, to independent pharmacies across Kansas this is nothing newsworthy to them. For years independent pharmacies have prided…
Read MorePharmacist Spotlight: Julie Perkins
This month’s pharmacist spotlight features Julie Perkins of Batson’s Drug Store in Howard, Kan. She spoke with us to share why she became a pharmacist, why she chose an independent pharmacy path, and some reasons why she loves serving her community. When did you realize that you wanted to become a pharmacist? My father…
Read MoreEverything Old is New Again?
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) CEO Douglas Hoey recently wrote an op-ed piece for Morning Consult on behalf of independent pharmacies. In the piece he gives a thoughtful reminder about some of the personalized services that independent pharmacies have been providing patients for years – despite mergers and mail order making headlines regarding their “new” services.…
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