Grand Rapids, Mich. — Building upon a national trend to offer additional convenience to patients who need prescriptions filled before leaving the hospital, Meijer has expanded its partnership with Corewell Health with the opening of a new, full-service retail pharmacy on-site at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich. This is the retailer’s second pharmacy inside a Corewell Health hospital, following the opening of a similar pharmacy inside Butterworth Hospital in 2015.
“Our pharmacies are designed to be a one-stop health and wellness destination, and expanding our partnership with Corewell Health is another way we can ensure we are where patients need us most,” says Rick Keyes, president and CEO of Meijer, who previously served as a pharmacist for the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer. “This new pharmacy will increase convenience for patients and employees, as well as for neighbors who live and work in East Grand Rapids.”
The 3,100-square-foot pharmacy offers over-the-counter products typically requested by hospital staff, patients and their families, as well as comprehensive services including immunizations.
The pharmacy, which is owned and operated by Meijer, was part of a major remodel project at Blodgett, which also included enhancements to the main entrance and patient drop off area. It is located on the hospital’s main floor adjacent to the discharge lounge.
Prescriptions can also be refilled at any Meijer pharmacy within any of the retailer’s 264 supercenters throughout the Midwest.
Meijer is a privately owned, family-operated retailer that has more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets and express locations throughout the Midwest.
SOURCE: Meijer