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Nearly a year after Anne Marie Zanfagna lost her daughter, Jacqueline “Jackie”, to substance use disorder in 2014, she picked up a brush and painted Jackie’s portrait.

Looking to make a difference this Giving Tuesday? Please consider donating to one of these mental health organizations.

Consumers across the country submitted over 1,600 pieces of original artwork to the Genoa Healthcare® 2024 Art Celebrationand, and in each submission, they shared what art means to them.

Not many people think of hiking as a way to slow down, but for Genoa Healthcare Site Manager Michelle Chiang, PharmD, that’s exactly what it does.

The goal of health equity is to ensure that every person, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to the health care they need.

After a large long-term care pharmacy in Anchorage, Alaska unexpectedly announced its closure earlier this year, patients across the state were left unsure of where they could get the medications they needed.

Your team works hard to give the best care possible to the people you serve.

Pharmacist Angela Hanggi always starts her long-acting injection appointments by asking her consumers how they have been feeling since she last saw them. She was surprised when she was recently met with a new response from one of her consumers: “Not good.”

Your organization owns and operates an independent, on-site pharmacy. While this model lets you realize and benefit from all pharmacy profits, you’ll have to take on all costs, responsibilities and risks with operating it.

When Watertown, New York, Pharmacist Meredith Sullivan made the call to close her pharmacy in preparation for an incoming snowstorm on Friday, Dec. 23, she wondered how the pharmacy’s closure before the long holiday weekend would affect the people she served.

It doesn’t feel like enough to say Dylan Bryant, PharmD, wears many hats.

In Jackson Miss., a dedicated Genoa Healthcare pharmacy team led by site manager Stephanie Lidell, Pharm D, along with Stephanie Tucker and Justin Barnes, Business Development Representatives at Genoa, organized an immunization clinic at a local homeless shelter in their community.

“Taking time to make art means taking time for myself,” says Genoa Healthcare® consumer MJ.

Tardive Dyskinesia – a neurological disorder linked to prolonged use of antipsychotic medications – impacts over 600,000 individuals each year.

Pharmacist Angela Hanggi always starts her long-acting injection appointments by asking her consumers how they have been feeling since she last saw them.

When a provider from Nystrom & Associates recently reached out to Genoa pharmacist Holly Senn, PharmD, asking for support, she felt compelled to help however she could.

When she heard a woman down the street from her pharmacy became unresponsive after using opioids, Genoa Healthcare® Pharmacist Kristen Pyland leveraged her training and quick thinking to help save her life.

When Jeannie Barrett, PharmD, transitioned from her role as a pharmacist to director of pharmacy operations for Genoa Healthcare, she wondered if she’d get the chance to see her consumers again, especially those with whom she’d formed a close relationship.

See how partnering with Genoa Healthcare® has been a “game changer” for AKBH, allowing them to lean on a team of pharmacy experts so they can focus on growing other services.

Your team works hard to give the best care possible to the people you serve and partnering with a pharmacy can empower your staff to make an even bigger impact.

For qualified clinics and organizations, the 340B Drug Pricing Program offers savings on prescription drug costs, helping boost offerings and outcomes for people who need it most.

Having witnessed the effects of the opioid crisis in her community firsthand, Genoa Healthcare® Pharmacist Kristen Pyland had prepared for the day she’d need to rush into action to aid in an emergency.

If Torquelia Wynn, PharmD, sets her mind to something, it’s going to get done.

Adolescents with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) often struggle with a lack of effective treatment options.

Genoa Healthcare recently hosted a panel-style webinar with leaders from Terros Health, CPC Integrated Health and Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc.

Genoa Healthcare® can partner with you to improve outcomes for your patients living with TRD.

Whether your clinic is a current Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) or is thinking about getting certified, a pharmacy can help ensure you get the most out of the CCBHC program.

A study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that pharmacies can offer a safe and accessible treatment starting point for patients with opioid use disorder and keep them better engaged than usual care with a physician.

Staying on top of new medication therapy options for your consumers living with opioid use disorder (OUD) can be difficult.

By Reena Neumann, PharmD, MBA Since January 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has required that clinics provide outcomes data reporting to secure federal funding through Medicare and Medicaid.

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) – a neurological disorder associated with prolonged use of antipsychotic medications – affects over 600,000 people annually.

People living with behavioral health and other complex conditions rely on their therapies and medications to improve their quality of life and, in many cases, keep them out of the hospital.

On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved Spravato® nasal spray as the first and only monotherapy for adults living with TRD.

Learn more about this new treatment option for adults living with schizophrenia

Staying on top of new drug launches and shortages can be difficult. Read Genoa Healthcare’s latest drug trend report for an overview and connect with your local pharmacy team to learn more.

What is medication-assisted treatment and how can it help the people you serve?

Studies show that 50% of people with major depressive disorder don’t respond adequately to initial antidepressant treatment.

On June 4, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it expanded Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid funding for ten additional states, increasing access to mental health and substance use services for people who need it most.

3 ways your patients can benefit from medication assisted treatment

Staying on top of new medication options for your consumers living with ADHD can be difficult.

Staying on top of new drug launches and shortages can be difficult. Read Genoa Healthcare’s latest drug trend report for an overview and connect with your local pharmacy team to learn more.

Staying on top of new medication therapy options for your consumers living with schizophrenia can be difficult.

Genoa Healthcare recently hosted a webinar where Pharmaceutical Program Manager Allie Butler, PharmD, and Clinical Pharmacist Cameron Yenney, PharmD, discussed the latest drug trends in behavioral health.

Alicia Garcia Afa, PharmD, RPh, a Genoa Healthcare director of pharmacy operations and previous pharmacist who recently helped a consumer navigate a mental health crisis, was featured in Chain Drug Review’s pharmacy profile series highlighting the important role of pharmacists within their communities.

By Jennifer Finocchiaro, PharmD, AAHIVE The role of the pharmacist has changed significantly over the years, expanding from medication dispensing and counseling to providing direct patient care.

In the health care industry in 2024, pharmacy teams will continue to play a critical role in providing care in areas with limited access to pharmacy services.

Genoa Healthcare® pharmacist Julie R. has seen firsthand the impact that severe and persistent mental illness can have on a person.

Having a pharmacy right within your clinic offers a lot of benefits: it can break down barriers to care, improve consumer and provider satisfaction and drive better outcomes for the people you serve.

Crissy Sheffield, Genoa Healthcare® pharmacy technician in Gadsden, Alabama, was selected as the 2024 Technician of the Year by the Alabama Pharmacy Association.

A recent survey found that nearly 60% of behavioral health, primary care and complex care providers reported that their organization currently offered or had plans to begin offering integrated care to the people they serve – an increase of 7% from 2020.

For qualified clinics and organizations, the 340B Drug Pricing Program offers savings on prescription drug costs, helping boost offerings and outcomes for people who need it most.

Genoa Healthcare’s annual Art Celebration honors consumers and their talents through the healing power of art.

The 340B Drug Pricing Program helps participating organizations – or covered entities – use savings on prescription drug costs to offer more comprehensive services and care for more eligible patients.

We’re excited to announce the opening of four pharmacies last month. We welcome all new pharmacy staff to the team and are excited to partner with these organizations to serve their communities.

Each year, the Genoa Healthcare® Art Celebration celebrates consumers, their talents and the healing power of art.

“I’ve always expressed myself through my art and learned to use my creativity to inspire others”, says Genoa Healthcare 2024 Art Celebration participant Shanelle G. Genoa’s annual Art Celebration invites consumers to share their original artwork and a quote about what art means to them. Consumers submitted over 1,600 pieces and stories to this year’s celebration.

Drug manufacturers began implementing restrictions for 340B pricing in 2020, citing alleged misuse by safety-net providers and explosive growth of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Just like clockwork, Kenny* visits the Genoa Healthcare pharmacy every Friday to pick up his medication for the following week.

“People don’t automatically equate ‘pharmacy’ with ‘art,’ but getting to know my consumers through the art they create has been one of the most fulfilling parts of my job.

Inconsistent hours, long lines and poor customer service have been an all-too-familiar experience for retail pharmacy consumers in recent years.

We’re excited to announce the opening of four pharmacies last month. We welcome all new pharmacy staff to the team and are excited to partner with these organizations to serve their communities.

Keeping up with new and emerging medication options for your consumers can be difficult. Genoa Healthcare’s Tim Krause, PharmD, compiled a quick guide to share the latest on recently approved behavioral health medications.

Genoa Healthcare recently hosted a webinar, where Senior Product Manager Blake Shoemaker, PharmD, answered frequently asked questions about long-acting injectables (LAIs) and what they can mean for the people you serve

Watch our latest webinar for an overview of benefits, challenges and best practices for incorporating behavioral health long-acting injectables in treatment plans.

Keeping pharmacy accessible to all communities is important. Learn how Genoa continues to be open for all, and how one team in Anchorage, took on 1,000 consumers in need.