Phoebe Pharmacy Welcomes Laurie Brey to the Team!

Phoebe Pharmacy Welcomes Laurie Brey to the Team!

Phoebe Ministries is thrilled to welcome Laurie Brey to the Phoebe Pharmacy team as the new Sales Account Manager! In this role, she will oversee all community sales relationships, provide customer service, and generate revenue for Phoebe Pharmacy. Brey comes from a lengthy background in health care, marketing, and sales. She served as an Account…

Frank Tiano Jr. Appointed Executive Director of the Phoebe Pharmacy

Frank Tiano Jr. Appointed Executive Director of the Phoebe Pharmacy

Phoebe is excited to announce the recent appointment of Frank Tiano Jr. to the position of Executive Director of the Phoebe Pharmacy.   In this role, Tiano oversees the operation and supervision of three pharmacies located in Lehigh, Lancaster, and Montgomery Counties. He is responsible for the budget and revenue cycle for all aspects of…

Cindy Richart Retires After 25 Years of Service

Cindy Richart Retires After 25 Years of Service

It is with congratulations and warm wishes that we announce the retirement of our colleague, Cynthia (Cindy) S. Richart, RPh, Vice President, Pharmacy Operations. Cindy’s career with Phoebe began on March 9, 1998, when she was hired to start an in-house Pharmacy for Phoebe Ministries. Twenty-five years later, Cindy oversees four Pharmacy locations with more…

Updated Booster Information from the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Last month, the FDA announced that the CDC has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and allow more flexibility for people at higher risk who want the option to receive an additional COVID-19 vaccine dose. Alternatives to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines remain available for people who cannot or will not receive an mRNA vaccine. CDC’s…

Phoebe Pharmacy Welcomes New Client, Pine Run Retirement Community

Phoebe Pharmacy is excited to welcome our new client, Pine Run Retirement Community! Located in Doylestown, PA, Pine Run offers a variety of unique independent living options and provides excellent on-site personal care, memory support, and rehabilitation services. Their mission is to enhance the lives of residents and their families by promoting independence and offering…

Phoebe Pharmacists Help Vaccinate Homebound Community Members

Last spring, Phoebe Pharmacy worked with the Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services to help vaccinate homebound individuals. Many of these community members had trouble finding available appointments for the vaccine. Though paramedics working in Allentown were able to assist city residents, they needed help to handle the demand from the surrounding community….

Phoebe Pharmacy Welcomes New Client

Phoebe Pharmacy is excited to welcome a new client! As of April 1, we began providing services to Dunwoody Village, located in Newtown Square, PA. Dunwoody Village is a not-for profit retirement care community offering their residents high-quality healthcare, rehabilitation services, and a vibrant lifestyle. Phoebe Pharmacy looks forward to serving residents from Dunwoody Village with…

Hazardous Drugs Labeling and Handling

Phoebe Pharmacy keeps a comprehensive list of all Hazardous Drugs (HD) for each facility to help ensure the safety of our staff and clients. Beginning January 1, 2021 the following procedures will be in place: 1)  Each hazardous medication is stored in a separate area of the pharmacy with a yellow “CAUTION” label pictured below. Anyone handling these…

Lab Services Update

Since twice-weekly COVID-19 testing started a week or so ago, Clarity Labs has not been able to keep up with the increased demand. Additionally, we are entering influenza season, adding another burden to testing requirements. In response, the Phoebe-operated communities have contracted with an additional lab that has much greater capacity. Phoebe Pharmacy will continue…