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RED CROSS PHARMACY OFFERS A FREE VITAMIN PROGRAM
TO BENEFIT THOUSANDS OF KIDS
Free children's vitamins to all K-5th grade students
Marshall, Mo. - September 20, 2011 - Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. proud to introduce the KidCare Vitamin Program to all teachers, parents and children of elementary schools in our local communities. Red Cross Pharmacy is committed to ensuring every child in the communities they serve gets the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. This obligation to the communities is why Red Cross Pharmacy is introducing KidCare, a FREE program that gives children from the K-5th grades a FREE monthly supply of children's multivitamins for one year.
The program works like this: Parents fill out the registration form that will be sent home with their child from school or will be available in-store or online at www.redcrosspharmacy.com. Bring the completed form to any Red Cross Pharmacy location to receive your punch card and your child's first free month's supply of Red Cross Pharmacy Brand Children's Multivitamins. Once registered, simply present your punch card to a pharmacy staff member each month for your free 30-day supply of vitamins.
Scott Hartwig, CEO (co-owner) says he is very excited about this new program and how it will impact the lives of the many children who may not be getting the daily vitamins necessary for healthy growth.
"The KidCare program is an off-shoot of our current CareCard customer rewards program and the best parts about the program are that there are no strings attached and it's free. This is just another example of how Red Cross Pharmacy cares and offers value based pharmacy services designed to save time and money while promoting a healthier and happier you!" said Hartwig.
About Red Cross Pharmacy:
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. is family-owned and has been serving patients and customers in Missouri since 1854. The corporation employs 190 people and consists of 11 retail pharmacies, three long-term care pharmacies, and a medical equipment company. Red Cross Pharmacy strives to be the best employee-minded, customer-focused, service-driven pharmacy organization to provide a variety of goods and services to enhance care in the categories of pharmacy, health and wellness, and home medical equipment.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. has no connection or affiliation with the American Red Cross.
If you would like more information on this topic, please contact Doug Stone at the contact information listed above.
RED CROSS PHARMACY TO BUY MEDICINE SHOPPE IN MARSHALL
Company Announces Plans to Consolidate Two Pharmacies
Marshall, Mo. - May 3, 2011 - Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. has recently announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the Medicine Shoppe pharmacy located in Marshall effective May 11, 2011. With this new purchase, the company will be combining and relocating its pharmacy located on the Marshall Square into the existing Medicine Shoppe location located at 161 S. Benton.
Scott Hartwig, co-President/CEO (owner) says he is very excited about the new location and what it will mean for patients and customers.
"At our new location we will provide expanded business hours, expanded product lines and services, easier patient access and the convenience of having an additional drive-thru pharmacy in the community." Both our current customers and the existing Medicine Shoppe customers should benefit from this transaction" said Hartwig.
Beginning May 11, the new pharmacy hours will be 8:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Friday and Saturday 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Along with combining locations, all employees currently employed at both retail locations shall be employed in the new store. "From a staffing perspective, our goal is to ensure that all patients and customers will see familiar faces and will receive a high level of care" says Hartwig. Andy Roehrs, a pharmacist with Red Cross Pharmacy for over 30 years in Marshall will be the pharmacy manager at the new location.
Hartwig also notes that the corporate office and its long term care pharmacy will still reside in their current locations. "From a corporate office and a long term care pharmacy perspective, we will continue to operate business as usual in our existing building on the Marshall Square."
About Red Cross Pharmacy:
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. is family-owned and has been serving patients and customers in Missouri since 1854. The corporation employees 190 people and consists of 11 retail pharmacies, three long-term care pharmacies, and medical equipment company. Red Cross Pharmacy strives to be the best employee-minded, customer-focused, service-driven pharmacy organization that provides a variety of goods and services to enhance care in the categories of pharmacy, health and wellness, and home medical equipment.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. has no connection or affiliation with the American Red Cross.
If you would like more information on this topic, please contact Scott Hartwig at the contact information listed above.
Red Cross Pharmacy Receives Community Pharmacy
Residency Expansion Project (PREP) Grant
NACDS Foundation Announces Recipients of Community Pharmacy
Residency Expansion Project (PREP) Grants
Marshall, Mo. - The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation has announced the first three beneficiaries of the Community Pharmacy Residency Expansion Project (Community PREP) - a $1.5 million grant program designed to expand community pharmacy residency programs for recent pharmacy school graduates.
Each of the grant recipients will receive $50,000 - over the next three years - from the NACDS Foundation to support the development of a residency position for graduates of accredited schools and colleges of pharmacy.
The following academic institutions received the Community PREP grants for this first round of awards:
Purdue University, with practice sites at The Kroger Co.
University of Missouri - Kansas City, with practice sites at Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc.
University of North Carolina, with practices sites at Kerr Drug, Inc.
Established in 2010, Community PREP seeks to create 30 new, fully accredited post-graduate year-one community pharmacy residency opportunities through grants to non-profit pharmacy schools and colleges. The grants are designed to foster the creation or expansion of a patient-focused residency program, where a faculty member or preceptor will oversee the selected pharmacy resident's learning experience at a pharmacy practice site.
Grant recipients are determined based on the recommendations of an independent review committee comprised of representatives from the American Association of College of Pharmacy (AACP), American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the NACDS Foundation.
"The Community PREP grant program was developed to provide expanded opportunities for pharmacy school graduates to pursue community pharmacy residencies and hone their skills in providing patient care services," said NACDS Foundation President Edith A. Rosato, RPh, IOM. "I commend these three prestigious recipients for their dedication to patient care and their laudable commitment to mentoring the next generation of pharmacy graduates."
Community PREP grant applications are accepted on a continuing basis, with a deadline of July 1, 2011. Twelve additional grants will be awarded in 2011 and another 15 will be awarded in 2012.
About Red Cross Pharmacy:
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. is family-owned and has been serving patients and customers in Missouri since 1854. The corporation employees 190 people and consists of 11 retail pharmacies, three long-term care pharmacies, and medical equipment company. Red Cross Pharmacy strives to be the best employee-minded, customer-focused, service-driven pharmacy organization that provides a variety of goods and services to enhance care in the categories of pharmacy, health and wellness, and home medical equipment.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. has no connection or affiliation with the American Red Cross.
If you would like more information on this topic, please contact Scott Hartwig at the contact information listed above.
Flu Shots are Now Available at Red Cross Pharmacy
Marshall, MO- September 3, 2010- Red Cross Pharmacy is pleased to announce flu vaccinations are now available at all eleven retail locations. The flu vaccinations will be administered by a registered pharmacist in the semi-private area of each store. Red Cross Pharmacy has retail locations in Marshall, Macon, Salisbury, Fulton, Warrensburg, Odessa, Grain Valley, Harrisonville, Kearney, and Excelsior Springs. No appointment is necessary for your flu vaccination.
"We feel it is very important everyone follow the CDC recommendations and receive their flu shots as soon as they can, that's why Red Cross Pharmacy has 25 specially trained pharmacists amongst its 11 retail locations offering flu shots to walk-in customers during all business hours", says Justin May, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy.
"Flu shots are an important step to the prevention of seasonal flu and staying healthy this winter. It only takes a few minutes to receive the flu shot and we offer convenient hours and professional service to help do our part for the health and well-being of the community."
In the United States, approximately 36,000 people die from flu related causes each year1. By getting a flu vaccination, you reduce your chances of getting the flu by 70%-90%2.
Red Cross Pharmacy knows how important it is get your flu vaccination and that is why we are making it affordable for you. For Care Card members the vaccination will be $25 and for non- Care Card members the price for the flu vaccination will be $35. The Care Card is Red Cross Pharmacy's Customer Rewards program that offers discounts on select generic prescriptions and in-store discounts. The Care Card is free of charge and it is easy to sign up. If you are interested in becoming a Care Card Member, please see your local Red Cross Pharmacy for details.
1Statistic from http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm
2Statistic from Reaves, Jessica. "You don't need the Flu Shot. Unless you do." Time Magazine. Nov. 2001
About Red Cross Pharmacy:
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. is family-owned and has been serving patients and customers in Missouri since 1854. The corporation employees 190 people and consists of 11 retail pharmacies, three long-term care pharmacies, and medical equipment company. Red Cross Pharmacy strives to be the best employee-minded, customer-focused, service-driven pharmacy organization that provides a variety of goods and services to enhance care in the categories of pharmacy, health and wellness, and home medical equipment.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. has no connection or affiliation with the American Red Cross.
If you would like more information on this topic, please contact Scott Hartwig at the contact information listed above.
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 employees 190 people and consists of 11 retail pharmacies, three long-term care pharmacies, and medical equipment company. Red Cross Pharmacy strives to be the best employee-minded, customer-focused, service-driven pharmacy organization that provides a variety of goods and services to enhance care in the categories of pharmacy, health and wellness, and home medical equipment.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. has no connection or affiliation with the American Red Cross.
If you would like more information on this topic, please contact Scott Hartwig at the contact information listed above.
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 employees 190 people and consists of 11 retail pharmacies, three long-term care pharmacies, and medical equipment company. Red Cross Pharmacy strives to be the best employee-minded, customer-focused, service-driven pharmacy organization that provides a variety of goods and services to enhance care in the categories of pharmacy, health and wellness, and home medical equipment.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. has no connection or affiliation with the American Red Cross.
If you would like more information on this topic, please contact Scott Hartwig at the contact information listed above.
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.
About Red Cross Pharmacy:
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. is family-owned and has been serving patients and customers in Missouri since 1854. The corporation employees 190 people and consists of 11 retail pharmacies, three long-term care pharmacies, and medical equipment company. Red Cross Pharmacy strives to be the best employee-minded, customer-focused, service-driven pharmacy organization that provides a variety of goods and services to enhance care in the categories of pharmacy, health and wellness, and home medical equipment.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. has no connection or affiliation with the American Red Cross.
If you would like more information on this topic, please contact Scott Hartwig at the contact information listed above.
May 28th, 2009:
Congressman Skelton Visits Red Cross Pharmacy,
Odessa, MO - Missouri Pharmacy Association
About Red Cross Pharmacy:
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. is family-owned and has been serving patients and customers in Missouri since 1854. The corporation employees 190 people and consists of 11 retail pharmacies, three long-term care pharmacies, and medical equipment company. Red Cross Pharmacy strives to be the best employee-minded, customer-focused, service-driven pharmacy organization that provides a variety of goods and services to enhance care in the categories of pharmacy, health and wellness, and home medical equipment.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Inc. has no connection or affiliation with the American Red Cross.
If you would like more information on this topic, please contact Scott Hartwig at the contact information listed above.
