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 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
