Pharmacy

WCHC is one of the few critical access hospitals with dedicated clinical pharmacy services for our hospital patients. Our staff of clinical pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians work with the interdepartmental team daily to ensure the highest quality of service and safety during a stay.

In addition to preparing medications for use in all hospital departments and clinics, our team also provides a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Reviewing information from your pharmacy to ensure continuity of care while you are in the hospital.
• Informing you of medication changes that occur during your hospital stay.
• Reviewing medication orders for interactions and other potential issues.
• Assisting hospitalists and other providers in monitoring lab levels specific to the medications you are taking.
• Providing medication-related education and preparation for your discharge.
• Working with issues related to drug therapy.

WCHC purchased Beans Pharmacy in 2015 to provide continuity of care between hospital or clinic visits and medications being provided for home use. Beans Pharmacy offers a full range of pharmacy services, including:

• Counseling on new or changing medications.
• Working closely with physicians to optimize medications based on patient-specific factors.
• Working closely with patients to provide medication packaging options and medication synchronization services.
• Free blood pressure screenings.
• Assisting seniors in helping to select the best Medicare Part D option for their needs.
• A variety of vaccines are available on a walk-in basis, with no appointment needed:
  • COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Influenza Vaccine
  • Pneumococcal Vaccine
  • Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis Vaccine
  • Shingles Vaccine

Our goal is to make it easy for patients to access their medications, which is why delivery or mailing of most medications is free.