Posts Tagged ‘Independent pharmacy’
Pharmacist Spotlight: Erick Axcell
This month’s pharmacist spotlight features Erick Axcell. Erick is the owner of Jayhawk Pharmacy and Jayhawk Pharmacy West in Lawrence, Kan. He shared with us why he decided to become a pharmacist, what makes independent pharmacy so rewarding, and some of the experiences he’s gained along the way. When did you realize that you…
Read MoreLocal 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 MoreGene Hotchkiss Retires from KU School of Pharmacy
After more than 34 years of mentoring young pharmacy students, Senior Associate Dean Gene Hotchkiss has announced his retirement from the KU School of Pharmacy. Gene graduated from the KU School of Pharmacy in 1969, before working at an independent pharmacy in Topeka. He joined the KU School of Pharmacy as a faculty member in 1986 and…
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 MoreGovernor Kelly announces Essential Worker Health Care Fund
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that various state health agencies have collaborated to create the Essential Worker Health Care Fund. The $8 million in funds received courtesy of the CARES Act will be designated to cover health care costs for essential workers in Kansas who have contracted COVID-19. Health care workers are one of the…
Read MorePharmacist Spotlight: Greg & Lisa Flax
This month’s spotlight features Greg and Lisa Flax. Greg and Lisa are the pharmacists and owners of G&L Health Mart Pharmacy in Ness City, Kan. and Rush County Health Mart Pharmacy in La Crosse, Kan. They shared why they decided to become pharmacy owners and how that has resulted in numerous relationships being formed over…
Read MorePharmacist Spotlight: William Anderson
This month’s spotlight features William Anderson of Orchards Drug in Lawrence, Kan. Will shares why he decided to become an independent pharmacy owner and some of the goals that he has for his new patients in the Lawrence community. When did you realize that you wanted to become a pharmacist? Growing up, I always…
Read MorePharmacist Spotlight: Doug Hynek
This month’s spotlight features Doug Hynek of D.C. Drug in Troy, Kan. Doug shares some thoughtful insight into why being an independent pharmacist is so rewarding and offers some strong advice to students considering the pharmacy profession. When did you realize that you wanted to become a pharmacist? I started aiming towards pharmacy after…
Read More$310 Billion Added to Paycheck Protection Program
President Trump signed legislation today that adds an additional $310 billion in funding to the depleted Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses. The PPP – established by the CARES Act that was signed into law on March 27 – is designed to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus. However, the initial $349 billion…
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 More