As the new managing pharmacist at the East End store I’m excited to start writing the monthly newsletter and getting to open up another avenue of conversation between myself and my patients.  Since this is my first newsletter I thought it would be a good idea to introduce myself as most of you get used to seeing me when you pick up your prescriptions.

I grew up in a small town 45 minutes south of Jefferson City and graduated with my doctorate degree in 2011 from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.  I’m a huge advocate of Independent pharmacy and pride myself on providing patient centered health care.  I enjoy getting to know my patients and will never hesitate to come from behind the counter to help in any way I can.  As I start this journey I welcome any of you to introduce yourselves and let me know of any specific topics you may want addressed in each edition of “Whaley’s Wisdom”.

If any of you have braved the heat and made a visit to the store within the last few weeks you may have noticed the current condition of the local streets.  The city is spending the next couple months improving the intersection of E. High and Lafayette.  The construction can make it a little tougher to get to the store, but the improvements should make a big difference as downtown JC continues to grow.

If you’re having troubles making it in just give us a call at the store and we will help you out any way we can.  We offer free delivery to anyone in the city limits and can even meet you out at the curb if you’re unable to make the walk from down the street.

Whaley’s has a deep history with the community and has always been at the forefront of patient care in the Jefferson City area.  To continue this tradition we have many exciting programs in the works.  We have an expanded vaccination program starting this fall that currently includes the flu and shingles vaccines with plans to add the meningitis, pneumonia, and travel vaccines within the year.  I will be heading up a nutrition program that includes an “Intro to Nutrition” class, personalized weight loss plans, and one on one counseling.  Add these to a free vitamin program for local school children and it is a very exciting time to be a part of the Whaley’s team.