Reflecting on 2023
As the year comes to an end for us at Southern Pharmacy, we reflect and look back at everything 2023…
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Reducing Hospitalizations in Assisted Living: 7 Key Steps for Providers
In this guide, providers will learn steps to reduce preventable hospitalizations, improve resident outcomes, and position their community for future…
2024 Open Enrollment and Webinar
Southern Pharmacy Services will be hosting three webinars to help you understand general Medicare Part D plans, 2024 open enrollment…
Join Our 20th Anniversary Celebration!
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Southern Pharmacy Services. In honor of this milestone, we are thrilled to host…
Southern Pharmacy Services Opens Northern Virginia Location to Further Strengthen Long-Term Care Services in Virginia and Maryland
Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of Guardian Pharmacy Services, one of the nation’s largest and most innovative long-term care pharmacy…
Breaking the Polypharmacy Cycle in Senior Living: Strategies for Clinical and Financial Success
In this guide, discover polypharmacy’s causes, effects on residents, the financial burdens on operators, and steps to mitigate excessive medication…
Southern Pharmacy Celebrates Employees with Years of Service Awards
In April, we celebrated and honored our team members who have been with Southern Pharmacy Services for five, 10 and…
Register & Attend Our 2023 Spring Clinical Symposium – May 18-19, 2023
Continuing Education Virtual Event Covers Polypharmacy, Wound Care, Pain Management and Other Important Topics Join our Guardian Pharmacy teams for…
Process, Training and Technology: The Keys to Preventing Medication Errors in Assisted Living
In this guide, you will learn how by standardizing processes, providing ongoing staff education and training and using the latest…
Southern Pharmacy Supports Employee’s Efforts to Get Service Dog for Daughter
What a great morning at Southern Pharmacy Pink Hill in North Carolina!
Back to Basics
In mid-January, some of our Southern Pharmacy teams gathered in Charlotte for our annual customer service, sales and account management…
Save the Date for Southern Pharmacy’s 20th Anniversary Celebrations!
We are thrilled to announce that in honor of Southern Pharmacy’s 20th Anniversary, we will be hosting an open house…
Substance Use Disorder in Senior Living: 5 Strategies to Empower Staff to Care for Residents at Risk
Substance use disorder (SUD) among older adults is one of the fastest-growing health concerns in the U.S. As the number…
Southern Pharmacy’s Angel Tree
This year, our Southern Pharmacy team in Pink Hill made an Angel Tree and provided Christmas gifts for more than…
Happy Holidays!
As the Christmas holidays are approaching, Southern Pharmacy Services took the opportunity to get together with our team members from…
Southern Pharmacy Members Attend the 2022 Yadkin Valley Friends of UMAR Luncheon
Last week, some of our Southern Pharmacy team members from Kernersville, North Carolina, attended the 2022 Yadkin Valley Friends of…
Guardian Pharmacy in the News – Chief Executive
CFO David Morris shares how he and CEO Fred Burke work to keep inflation and labor woes from throttling the…
Fall Fun for Everyone
With the help of Southern Pharmacy`s ambitious ‘culture committee’, the Pink Hill, N.C., staff greatly enjoyed their fall fun day…
Why Assisted Living Communities Should Prioritize Resident Pharmacy Adoption
As a new era of care for ALs begins, ensuring residents embrace your partner pharmacy is one of the best…
Southern Pharmacy Steps Up Its Online Education Game
Live classes, lead by a Southern Pharmacy nurse manager staff, along with self-paced online education, has always been a cost-free…
Southern Pharmacy Breaks the Ice (Cream)
As strict COVID-19 protocols have been reduced and we return to our physical offices and customer-focused facility visits, Southern Pharmacy…
Information and registration for our Spring Clinical Symposium – May 12-13, 2022
Join us virtually through Zoom Webinar on Thursday, May 12, 2021 from 11:00am to 2:45pm EST and Friday, May 13,…
Easter Bunny Visits Wytheville
Organized by Shannon Campbell and Alana Davis from the fulfillment department, the Wytheville, Virginia location of Southern Pharmacy held an…
How LTC Pharmacies Can Be a Crucial Safety Net for Assisted Living Communities
Every day assisted living communities are confronting the challenges of a resident population ever increasing in average age and care…
Pink Hill Turns Green
The staff of Southern Pharmacy’s Pink Hill, North Carolina, location enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day last week with the “wearing of…
Southern Pharmacy VP to Support PACE at National Conference
Brian Dufour, PharmD, Southern Pharmacy’s vice president of financial operations, along with additional Guardian Pharmacy staff, will support and exhibit…
Yes, We’ll Be Your Valentine
Answering a request from a customer facility, Southern Pharmacy is reaching out to facility residents with a Valentine’s Day card…
Southern Pharmacy Creates and Distributes 2022 Activity Books to Communities
To help relieve the loneliness and boredom that the pandemic’s new quarantine restrictions have brought to many residents in our…
COVID-19 Vaccines: One Year Later
A year ago, this week, Southern Pharmacy gave its first COVID-19 vaccine.
Christmas Joy for Residents as Pink Hill Pharmacy Partners with Local Elementary School
This year, Southern Pharmacy’s Pink Hill North Carolina location partnered with Pink Hill Elementary School to fill Christmas stockings for…
Southern Pharmacy Services Acquires Peak Pharmacy
Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of Guardian Pharmacy Services, one of the nation’s largest long-term care (LTC) pharmacy companies, today…
How Long-Term Care Communities Can Preserve Medication Access for Residents During a Natural Disaster Evacuation
A record 22 natural disasters struck the United States last year and long-term care (LTC) communities cannot treat this threat…
Local Facility Administrator Interviewed on LTC Podcast
Southern Pharmacy is proud to highlight a customer who was interviewed by Peter Murphy Lewis on the LTC Heroes podcast…
Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic with Vaccines
Considering vaccinations can help us achieve herd immunity and potentially put an end to the pandemic we’ve been living in,…
Register and Attend Our Spring Clinical Symposium: May 6-7, 2021
We are excited to announce our Spring Clinical Symposium will take place on May 6-7, 2021.
Southern Pharmacy Honors Long-Term Employees
Every March, Southern Pharmacy honors employees who have passed milestone employment anniversaries.
Southern Pharmacy Administers COVID-19 Vaccine
Building on its early success vaccinating long-term care residents in West Virginia, Southern Pharmacy has been approved to administer COVID-19…
COVID-19 VACCINE RESOURCES UPDATE
Guardian Pharmacy Services updated resources for your COVID-19 vaccine questions and concerns.
ANCOR Announces New Gold Partnership with Guardian Pharmacy Services
ANCOR is pleased to announce Guardian Pharmacy Services as the association’s newest Gold Partner.
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
Guardian Pharmacy Services prepared resources for your COVID-19 vaccine questions and concerns.
Pharmacy Assists with Resident Relocation
With the opening of their new building high in the beautiful North Carolina mountains, the staff at Century Care Management’s…
Who Wants Lemonade?
Lately, Southern Pharmacy has been using lemonade stands as a way to reintroduce pharmacy staff to facilities that have had…
Pen pals are the Rx for smiles
Several Southern Pharmacy employees have agreed to help by volunteering to become pen pals with residents seeking a bit of…
Southern Pharmacy Participates at the North Carolina PACE Virtual Conference
The North Carolina Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) organization held their 2020 conference virtually and Southern Pharmacy,…
Guardian in the News – Surviving and Thriving Through Change
The following is an excerpt from an Argentum article featuring an interview with Bob Weir, VP of operations & regulatory…
Southern Pharmacy employees step up to help during the pandemic
To help relieve the loneliness and boredom that the pandemic’s quarantine restrictions have brought to the residents in our customer…
A Note of Thanks to Our Long-Term Care Providers from Fred Burke, Guardian Pharmacy Services CEO
Much has been said about the efforts of our first responders – those on the frontlines serving in hospitals, food…
Pink Hill Gets Encouragement
Arriving to work on the last weekday in what could only be described as a “trying” week, employees at Southern…
Guardian in the News – Preferred Pharmacy Model Ready for Changes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The following is an article featuring an interview with Rich Eakins, VP of Guardian Pharmacy Services, about how long-term pharmacy…
We’re All in This Together
It started out “To my Southern Pharmacy Family” and included the following:
Southern Pharmacy Honors Employee Service
Southern Pharmacy recently presented awards to employees who reached 5, 10 and 15 years of service over the last year.
COVID-19 Update: A Message to Our Customers from Fred Burke, Guardian Pharmacy Services CEO
The safety and well-being of our customers, residents and employees is always our top priority.
Family Nights Introduce Southern Pharmacy
As new facilities join the Southern Pharmacy family , creating opportunities for residents and their loved ones to learn about…
On the Pharm: Q&A with Southern Pharmacy Co-Presidents Marybeth & Chad Terry
Meet Southern Pharmacy Co-Presidents Marybeth and Chad Terry in the latest installment of Guardian Pharmacy Services’ “On the Pharm” Q&A…
New advocacy tool offers lawmaker education about long-term care pharmacy clinical value, benefits
Byline authored by Fred Burke, originally published by McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
Holiday Village at Southern Pharmacy
In preparation for the holiday season, Wytheville’s Billing and Collections departments didn’t just decorate the pharmacy, they built a village.
Southern Pharmacy Hosts Customers in 2nd Annual Event
Building on the success of last year’s 15th Anniversary celebration, Southern Pharmacy hosted another two-day customer celebration and education event…
Southern Pharmacy and Customers Relax After NCALA Conference
After two full days of meetings, seminars and learning, attendees of the annual North Carolina Assisted Living Association were ready…
Taking the Stage at NCALA to Discuss How Preparation Prevents Panic
After experiencing two devastating hurricanes and facing the threat of a third over the last three years, Southern Pharmacy’s Pink…
North Carolina Medicaid Transition Postponed
The transition for North Carolina’s Medicaid program, originally slated to begin November 1, 2019 has been postponed to February 1,…
Synmed Times 2
Southern Pharmacy’s Kernersville and Pink Hill locations have accepted the delivery and installation of their second Synmed automated prescription packing…
Southern Pharmacy Employee Participates in Research Study
Bob Saturn, Southern Pharmacy’s senior marketing coordinator, is participating in a research study conducted by the Wake Forest School of…
Sharing Our Knowledge and Experience
Marybeth Terry, PharmD, Southern Pharmacy’s President and Glenn Whitley, PharmD, Director of Operations, Customer Support and Quality Assurance for our…
Fun and Learning in Murphy, North Carolina
Southern Pharmacy’s lead consulting nurse from our Kernersville location, Jamie Sumpter, RN, participated in Noah Duncan Day at Murphy Nursing…
Southern Pharmacy Supports Customer Facility Residents
Southern Pharmacy’s Kernersville location is collecting new or like-new stuffed animals in support of residents in the Alzheimer’s and Dementia…
Southern Pharmacy Announces 2nd Annual Education Conference
Building on the success of our 2018 anniversary event, Southern Pharmacy Services will host a 2019 Customer Appreciation & Education…
Southern Pharmacy’s Kernersville Team Attends Annual UMAR Lunch
Several Kernersville employees attended the 25th Annual Friends of UMAR luncheon held in Charlotte, NC on March 26th.
Wytheville Pharmacy Honored by Chamber of Commerce and Wythe County
Southern Pharmacy’s Wytheville, VA location was honored by both the Wytheville Chamber of Commerce and the Joint Industrial Development Authority…
Southern Pharmacy Services Takes Next Step in Automation
Southern Pharmacy Services will be adding new Synmed packing robots at the Kernersville and Pink Hill locations this spring.
Hurricane Florence No Match for Southern
Once again, the experience demonstrated how teamwork can overcome many obstacles, even a Category 4 hurricane.
Southern Pharmacy Services featured in Triad Business Journal
Kernersville a big part of Southern Pharmacy Services’ growth story By John Joyce Marybeth Terry never would have imagined that…
Hello QuickMAR Users
here are a few tips to ensure your ability to effectively administer medications during Hurricane Florence
Hello Accuflo Users
Here are a few tips to ensure your ability to effectively administer medications during Hurricane Florence
SPS Pharmacists Help Create Facility Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
Medical professionals are seeing antibiotics becoming less effective fighting the bacteria they were designed to work against
Wytheville Location Moves to Larger Quarters
June 22-24, Southern Pharmacy’s Wytheville, VA location will move its operations to a new building.
Continuous Improvement Process in Pink Hill
Pink Hill pharmacy has seen the number of prescription/billing errors plummet to a mere 1.03% and falling
Southern Consultant Pharmacists Help Put “Megarules” into Practice
The Megarule includes changes to regulations governing the dispensing of psychoactives, reporting requirements and drug administration
Southern’s Joel Noped Featured in Mcknight’s Article
Southern’s Joel Noped, PharmD is quoted in a current McKnight article entitled “E-prescribing Grows Up.”
Southern Pharmacy Services Raises Awareness for Heart Disease
Guardian takes time to raise awareness for America’s number one killer.
Christmas Celebrations at Southern Pharmacy
Each of the three locations of Southern Pharmacy held its annual Christmas party in mid-December and each party had special…
Southern Helps Make Regional Conferences a Success
Southern is proud to contribute to the missions of both the NCALA and NCLTCF.
SPS Supports the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s”
Employees at our Pink Hill and Kernersville locations participated in the local “Walk to End Alzheimer’s”.
Cruising the Southern Seas
Southern Pharmacy’s three locations are once again preparing for our annual Open House events.
SPS’ transitions program bridges gap between facility and home
Many of Southern’s customer facilities have created a separate unit to work with residents on a short-term rehabilitation basis after…
SPS Kernersville Helps Nursing Home Residents Relocate
Southern Pharmacy helped handle the movement and reuniting of the meds with the residents.
SPS Combines Old and New to Increase Employee Communication
SPS has resurrected the monthly corporate newsletter.
SPS working with new anti-microbial stewardship regulations
Our staff is receiving specialized training to help you with Antimicrobial Stewardship.
Pies fly at Southern Pharmacy in Kernersville
What’s the best way to raise money for a worthy cause? Throw a pie in your boss’ face!
Pink Hill Employees Deliver Meals with Their Wheels
SPS is taking time to make life a bit easier for local elderly residents.
Southern Now Supports a Wide Variety of eMAR and EHR Systems
SPS can provide an interface that makes communication more accurate and accessible.
SPS pharmacist featured in McKnight’s
The article in McKnight’s LTC News highlighted proper documentation and featured comments from Erin Marriott, RPh, a consultant pharmacist at…
2017 Medicare/Medicaid Updates
The updates for 2017 incorporate a number of modification that directly affect our customer facilities and the residents they serve.
Holiday Happenings at Southern Pharmacy Services
The three branches of Southern Pharmacy Services participated in a number of events and service projects this year to help…
Victorian Senior Care Appreciates Southern’s Efforts
Hurricane Matthew’s October flood waters in Eastern North Carolina have receded and the rebuilding has begun.
SPS and NC National Guard Team Up to Serve During Hurricane Matthew
In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, SPS and the NC National Guard worked hard to make sure facilities and their…
Southern’s Open House and Other Community Events
Southern Pharmacy’s three locations opened their doors to customer facility staff as they all celebrated Open House Afternoon in September.
Lights, Camera, Video Training Action!
Southern Pharmacy Services has developed a number of video training programs to help introduce the company and its corporate culture…
Southern Pharmacy Wytheville Helps with Flood Relief
Employees donated paper towels, toilet paper, bleach, Clorox wipes, and much more.
Southern Pharmacy’s Pink Hill Location is Growing
The additional space will allow us to continue to grow.
SPS Culture Committees – Organizing Fun While Doing Good
The committees provide employees a chance to have fun and contribute to the community.
SPS Kernersville Pharmacist Runs for NC Board of Pharmacy
Click here for more information on Cecil and voting procedures.
Southern’s Kernersville Location Named Guardian Pharmacy of the Year
The award was given in recognition of high achievement in a number of business metrics.
Meet Daryl – Our Newest DOSIS Card Packing Robot
Daryl is an expert at accurately packing medication for our facilities and their residents.
Pink Hill Presents the Sound of Christmas Music
Employees sang Christmas carols at skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.
SPS Hosts Southern Tailgates, Southern Style
The open houses were complete with collegiate marching band music, football jerseys and a tasty, fresh-off-the-smoker barbecue lunch.
2015 NCALTCF President’s Award Recipient: Marybeth Terry
The staff at Southern Pharmacy Services would like to congratulate our President Marybeth Terry
It’s not too late!! Join us for our Southern Tailgate!
Haven’t RSVP’d yet? It’s not too late! There’s still time!
2015 Annual Open House (Southern Tailgate)
We would like to thank all of our wonderful 2015 Open House Sponsors!
Welcome Jami Curry, HR/Event Planner
We would like to formally welcome Jami Curry as the new HR/Event Planner for Southern Pharmacy
Medication Aide / Tech Course Available at Wake Tech
Wake Tech is offering Med Tech courses
Medication Aide Course Available
Wake Technical Community College offers the Medication Aide course
Keeping you informed
Southern Pharmacy announces the 15 hour Medication Aide course at Lenoir Community College
Terry to Present at CSI NCALTCF
Southern Pharmacy president Marybeth Terry to present on eMAR.
2015 Medicare Update
Important information for our customers regarding potential changes to Medicare in 2015.
Southern Pharmacy welcomes Extensive Pharmaceutical Services
Southern Pharmacy proudly announces the addition of Extensive Pharmaceutical Services to the Southern and Guardian family.
Southern Pharmacy Shares Holiday Joy
Southern Pharmacy brings Christmas cheer to a local family in need.
Southern Pharmacy Online Education
Helpful information for accessing Southern Pharmacy’s online education courses.
Hydrocodone Transition: Southern Pharmacy Leads the Way
Southern Pharmacy takes a proactive approach to the Hydrocodone schedule change.
Southern Carnival
Southern Pharmacy celebrates its 11th annual Open House in Kernersville and Pink Hill.
2014 Carnival Sponsors
Southern Pharmacy thanks the sponsors of our 2014 Southern Carnival!
“Spooky” Pharmacy Services
Southern Pharmacy Services celebrates Halloween at the Pharmacy!
Southern Pharmacy Spotlight
Readmissions Decline in Wake of CMS Program Southern Pharmacy’s president, Marybeth Terry, addresses how a Long Term Care medication management system…
Southern PINK OUT!
Southern Pharmacy’s Wytheville hosts a “Pink Out” Southern Pharmacy Wytheville participated in a Pink Out this October!
SouthRx Now Offers Online Classes for Its Facilities
Southern Pharmacy is now offering online classes and lessons for various medical subjects.