Comings & Goings: Meritus Health to open second pharmacy; Patriot Federal hires SVP
Editor's note: This story was updated at 2:15 p.m. on Jan. 24, 2024, to remove the date for a ribbon cutting for Meritus Health's planned pharmacy because the event has been postponed. A new date has not been announced for the ribbon cutting.
Meritus Health is planning to open a second retail pharmacy.
The opening date for the pharmacy, to be in the Robinwood Professional Center, has not yet been announced. A previously scheduled ribbon cutting for the pharmacy, in early February, has been postponed and a new date has not been announced.
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"This expansion demonstrates Meritus' commitment to prioritizing patient well-being and coordinated care," particularly for patients using outpatient services, a Meritus Health release states.
“The convenience of our location is important because we’re not just offering medications," Chief Strategy Officer Dave Lehr said in the release. "We have also trained our staff on connecting people to financial resources if they cannot afford their medications. We want to ensure that everyone gets the treatments they need.”
Meritus Health opened its first retail pharmacy during the spring of 2022 near Meritus Medical Center's main lobby. That site is convenient for patients picking up medicine as they are discharged from the hospital.
A pharmacy in the Robinwood Professional Center, near its outpatient facilities, reduces the risk of treatment lapses or reinfections, the release states. It also helps patients ensure they can get concerns about their medications addressed promptly.
Patriot Federal Credit Union announces new senior VP
Patriot Federal Credit Union recently announced that Corinne Sherman had joined the financial institution as senior vice president of payments and delivery channels.
"Sherman has more than 25 years in leadership roles in credit union organizations, with particular emphasis on card services and payment processing," a release states.
Her experience includes serving as vice preisdent of card service and senior vice president of fee services with the Pennyslvania Credit Union Association.
She earned a bachelor's of science in business administration from Central Penn College and a certificate of achievement in MBA Essentials from the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business.
“We are excited to have Corinne join our team,” Patriot President and CEO Ron Celaschi, said in the release. “Her extensive knowledge of payment systems coupled with years of leadership experience and commitment to credit unions will enhance our service to Patriot’s nearly 80,000 members.”
Sherman said she's "looking forward to supporting our members with convenient payments and services that meet their financial needs."
Patriot Federal, based in Chambersburg, Pa., has 10 branch sites and serves Washington and Frederick counties in Maryland; Franklin County, Pa.; and West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.
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