WIZARD Pharmacy Kalgoorlie Central has added another trophy to the cabinet, taking home the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2020 Community Support and Engagement Award this week.
The award comes less than a month after Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan, presented owner, Elise Wheadon (pictured), with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia's 2020 Excellence in Professional Innovation Award (PD 15 Oct).
Wheadon said the pharmacy team was humbled by the latest accolade.
"During the pandemic, I did a mental health first aid training to help the community and support my staff and loved ones," she said.
"Our pharmacy maintained our opening hours despite the reduction in customer numbers because we knew the consistency gave our customers some sense of routine and familiarity which was lacking in the uncertain times.
"We started offering home deliveries for the vulnerable, we immunised over 1,500 people in our local community against influenza, and we were also strong advocates for the use of ePrescribing in the Goldfields/Esperance region, becoming the first pharmacy in WA to dispense an ePrescription (PD 30 Jun).
"Being based in Kalgoorlie and being recognised for our dedication to our community means so much to us as it confirms we are making a positive difference to people's lives."
Wizard Pharmacy Chief Operating Officer, Sally Parker, said it was fulfilling to see the Kalgoorlie team being recognised for its contribution to the local community.
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