UW Health celebrates opening of second Rockford retail pharmacy
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — UW Health on Wednesday celebrated the opening of its second retail pharmacy in the city.
The new pharmacy is located at the UW Health N Bell School Road Clinic at 3505 N. Bell School Road. The health care provider’s first pharmacy is at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, 1401 E. State St.
The new location will provide prescription dispensing and vaccinations, among other services, but it will not offer over-the-counter medications. The pharmacy is directly connected to the UW Health system of care, according to Wendy Copeland, outpatient pharmacy manager, UW Health in northern Illinois.
“This location was strategically selected due to the N Bell School Road Clinic housing a wide range of specialty providers like dermatology, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and neurosurgery, in addition to family practice and internal medicine,” she said in a news release. “The new pharmacy is also in close proximity to the Carbone Cancer Center and endocrinology clinic, ensuring better access and support for those patients and their unique needs.”
The new location is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. However, it is closed between noon and 12:30 p.m. daily.
“Our dedicated team brings more than 86 years of combined experience, ensuring expert guidance and compassionate care for every individual we serve,” Copeland said. “This addition enhances continuity of care and reinforces our commitment to improving health outcomes.”
