Recognizing the Countless Ways Pharmacy Cares
Recognizing the Countless Ways Pharmacy Cares
National Pharmacy Week 2024
This week, and every week, we believe it is important to honor the essential work and contributions made by pharmacy professionals on patient care and health system operations. National Pharmacy Week is a great time to acknowledge the pharmacy profession.
In partnership with the ASHP Foundation, Fresenius Kabi wants to highlight the important role pharmacy plays in patient care by supporting the Annual Pharmacy Cares Awards. This summer we received submissions from all across the country acknowledging the impact pharmacy professionals are making every day. We are proud to announce the 2024 Pharmacy Cares Award honorees and encourage you read their stories of leadership, dedication, and innovation.
We encourage you to take time this week to reflect and acknowledge the pharmacy profession by sharing your own story or comments on social media using hashtags #PharmacyWeek #PharmacyCares. Join our Health-system Pharmacy Community in applauding the countless ways that pharmacy cares.
2024 Pharmacy Cares Award Winners
Pain and Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Olivia is focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes and improving the wellbeing of those around her. She puts patient-centered care at the forefront by hearing patients’ stories, learning how to care for them based on their goals, improving symptom management, and enhancing their quality of life. Read More
Pharmacy Clinical Specialist
Lee Health
Bryan Brubaker is known for doing whatever it takes to provide better patient care in his community. He uses his collaborative practice agreement to make medication therapies more affordable and accessible to patients in need. Bryan is also actively involved in the Barbershop Wellness program, which offers health screenings, vaccine clinics, wellness workshops, and education to underserved populations in his area. Read More
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, Residency Program Director
Geisinger Clinics
Michael Kachmarskyis an ambulatory care clinical pharmacist practicing in an underserved community, ensuring that patients have access to resources they may not be able to obtain otherwise. In addition to medication guidance, he provides everything from immunizations to foot exams. He is known for helping fill out insurance forms and even organizing a patient’s pill box if they are struggling to manage their medications on their own. His care knows no bounds. Read More
Outpatient Pharmacy Manager
Renown Health
Dr. Israa Mahmood is board-certified as an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and provides clinical pharmacy services to help meet the needs of the community, including diabetes and weight loss counseling. While focused on driving positive pharmacy outcomes, Dr. Mahmood is also very dedicated to training the next generation of pharmacists and technicians. Read More
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kootenai Health Specialty Pharmacy
Mandy Matheney is known for exemplary specialty pharmacy technician duties, first and foremost, but she is also responsible for so much more. Mandy is a MyHealth Wellness Champion, supplies specialist, meeting minutes taker, schedule maker, payer audit expert, environment of care liaison, technician team representative, and baked goods supplier. Mandy is also the person her team members turn to when they need to know that someone is listening. Mandy Matheney is a great example of the Countless Ways that Pharmacy Cares. Read More
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Ambulatory Oncology Infusion Clinic
Moffitt Cancer Center
Shefali Patel is an Infusion Clinic Pharmacy Specialist at the Moffitt Cancer Center. Prior to that she has had a very diverse role at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Shefali has been instrumental in enhancing patient care and operational efficiency and her passion for teaching and preparing the next generation of pharmacists and technicians is unmatched. Serving as Pharmacy Representative at the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program Committee Weinberg PACU, a Team Leader at the Maryland Pharmacy Legislative Day and a Co-chair of the Maryland Pharmacy Coalition, Shefali’s impact has touched so many people and teams. At the top of the list is her commitment to care. Shefali has been known to work on her day off to help secure medication and financial assistance for a cancer patient in need. Read More
