STAR Discount Chemist, Banksia Beach, Queensland, has been named the Star Pharmacy Group's 2022 Pharmacy of the Year (PotY).
The PotY title was presented to Pharmacy Manager, Nandita Anand, and the Banksia Beach store's team at the Star Pharmacy Group's 2022 Centre of Excellence conference in Adelaide last week.
The conference was focused on "connecting communities", identifying how the group can foster deep ties with their patients, and the importance of nurturing peer-to-peer relationships.
Keynote speakers included Dr Tom Nehmy from Healthy Minds with advice for building resilience in challenging times and prioritising well-being to develop a robust psychology; Social entrepreneur Simon Griffiths from Who Gives A Crap then spoke to success and failure, the learning opportunities they present and the important role organisations can play in social change.
The group also welcomed case studies from several of their team members on successful community engagement projects, new health service initiatives and more.
In addition to the PotY Award, the group presented individual honours to star performers, with Star Discount Chemist Park Holme's Cathy Doan being named Pharmacist Manager of the Year.
Star Discount Chemist Pasadena's Peng Hor was awarded the group's Preceptor of the Year, with VJ Ang from Star Discount Chemist Kilkenny being presented the Intern of the Year title.
Star Discount Chemist Aitkenvale landed two awards, with Rebecca Galbraith claiming the Retail Manager of the Year crown, and Christina Garcia taking the Pharmacy Assistant of the Year title back to the Queensland store.
Star Pharmacy Group Compliance and Training Manager, Simonne Cameron, took out the National Support Office Employee of the Year Award.
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