The Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic completes a Community Health Needs Assessment every three years. Over the past 10 years, the community identified obtaining a pharmacy as the top priority. The logistics of bringing a pharmacy to Ellinwood started in mid-2016 and now is just weeks away from opening its doors.
The Red Haus Pharmacy is expected to open in early June at 19 North Humbolt Avenue, in the old Bank of the West building.
Pharmacist Ryan Stratmann says he will work with anyone looking to transfer prescriptions to The Red Haus. Stratmann is originally from Geneseo, attended Quivira Heights High School and currently resides in Great Bend with his family. He received his pharmacy degree from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy and has been working locally since 2009.
The Ellinwood Hospital District was awarded $200,000 in tax credits and raised over $287,000 for the pharmacy and outreach clinic project over 18 months. Using the funds and a generous donation, the district purchased, renovated, and equipped the building at the corner of US 56 Highway.
(Read more: Great Bend Post)