For Immediate Release
RED CROSS PHARMACY INTRODUCES WELLNESS PROGRAM
Marshall, MO - July 23, 2010 - Red Cross Pharmacy is introducing Wellness Screenings for members of the community. Wellness Screenings available include blood pressure checks, cholesterol checks, blood glucose levels, body mass index and waist circumference, and cardiovascular and diabetes risk assessments. Patients will also have the opportunity to enroll in Red Cross Pharmacy's Wellness Program and be scheduled for additional follow-up visits with a pharmacist. The Wellness Screenings will be held at Kearney, Excelsior Springs, and Marshall Westport locations starting in August.
"Red Cross Pharmacy is staying ahead of the curve introducing a wellness program to the communities it serves," said Justin May, Director of Pharmacy. "As an industry, health care is moving toward a patient-centered, medical-home model. Red Cross Pharmacy is initially offering this model at three of its communities. A Red Cross Pharmacy Pharmacist will be working with you and your doctors to help you achieve the level of understanding you desire concerning your medications and overall health."
"This is an exciting time to be a pharmacist. With the addition of our Wellness Program we are finally able to offer services above and beyond pills in a bottle," said May.
There are many benefits to Red Cross Pharmacy's Wellness Program. Regular health screenings help detect problems before they start and assist in early detection for better treatment. Convenient pharmacy hours allow pharmacists to be the most accessible health care professional. Red Cross Pharmacy allows you to combine monthly medication pick-ups with basic health screenings. Additionally, scheduling an appointment with your pharmacist will allow detailed medication and health information to be relayed while picking up your regular prescription refills.
"Participants in the Red Cross Pharmacy community health screenings will also be given the opportunity to be a part of a research study conducted in collaboration with the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Pharmacy", said Kristen Sobczak, Clinical Assistant Professor. "For the study we will be gathering de-identified screening data and providing surveys in order to measure the impact pharmacists can have on a patient's health by providing these services. Those wishing to participate will be asked to fill out a Satisfaction Survey upon completion of their screening and their data will be combined in one large aggregate."
About Red Cross Pharmacy:
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. is family-owned and has been serving patients and customers in Missouri since 1854. The corporation currently consists of eleven retail pharmacies, three long-term care pharmacies, and a medical equipment company.
Red Cross Pharmacy provides a variety of goods and services to enhance patient care in categories of pharmacy, health, and wellness while also meeting other selected needs of our customers. Red Cross Pharmacy thrives to be an employee-minded, customer-focused, and service-driven pharmacy organization.
For more information, visit www.redcrosspharmacy.com.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. is not affiliated with the American Red Cross.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Red Cross Pharmacy Promotes Justin May To Director Of Pharmacy
Marshall, Mo. - December 18, 2009 - Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Justin May to the position of Director of Pharmacy effective January 1, 2010. His new responsibilities will include staffing and scheduling pharmacists and overseeing pharmacy technician staffing and training needs. He will also continue to be in charge of the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs and heading the immunization and wellness programs as well. May will be working closely with the pharmacy managers to make sure their clinical and staffing needs are met at the store level.
"Having Justin as Director of Pharmacy will better equip us with the framework needed to take our business to the next level," said Scott Hartwig, co-President/CEO. "With our intention to identify future business opportunities and expand in other markets, Justin will significantly assist us in these efforts."
May joined the company in 2007 when he was hired as a Pharmacy Services Manager and staff pharmacist in Marshall. He graduated from the University Missouri Kansas City School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy in 2001. Prior to joining Red Cross, May worked for a multi location retail pharmacy group in Sedalia, Missouri. His knowledge of the industry, exceptional work ethic and customer focus shall serve him well with this new opportunity.
"Justin brings unique talents to our organization. He has served in the U.S. Public Health Service's Commissioned Corp. in Alaska, worked for a large national chain and has managed an independent retail pharmacy. These have given him a special blend of experience in patient care and we are blessed to have him on our team in this position," said Matt Hartwig, co-President/CEO.
About Red Cross Pharmacy:
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. is family-owned and has been serving patients and customers in Missouri since 1854. The corporation currently consists of eleven retail pharmacies, two long-term care pharmacies, and a medical equipment company and employees 187 Missourians.
Red Cross Pharmacy provides a variety of goods and services to enhance customer care in the categories of pharmacy, health-and-beauty, and home medical equipment and prides itself in being an employee-minded, customer-focused, service-driven pharmacy organization.
For more information, visit http://www.redcrosspharmacy.com/.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. is not affiliated with the American Red Cross.
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November is American Diabetes Month®
Every year in November, the American Diabetes Association® hosts American Diabetes Month to raise awareness about this serious disease and its potentially life-threatening complications. With millions of Americans already affected by diabetes - and even more at risk for it - the need to find a cure has never been greater. The American Diabetes Association is ramping up all efforts by launching a new national campaign called Stop DiabetesSM this November. Anyone interested in joining this movement can do so in a number of ways - ask our pharmacy staff or visit the American Diabetes Association's website for more information.
Medicare Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for Medicare plans will take place November 15 - December 31, 2009. During open enrollment, Medicare beneficiaries can add, drop or change their prescription drug coverage and select a health plan for their 2010 coverage. Please consult our pharmacy staff for additional details.
Private Label Products
Red Cross Pharmacy is pleased to announce the launch of our own line of private label products. These over-the-counter items are just as safe and therapeutic as their brand name equivalents - the only difference you'll notice is in the price. Red Cross Pharmacy private label products are a great way for you to save money without sacrificing quality in any way.
May 28th, 2009:
Congressman Skelton Visits Red Cross Pharmacy,
Odessa, MO - Missouri Pharmacy Association
