All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

St. Joseph’s Hospital celebrates National Pharmacy Week

Buckhannon, W.Va. — St. Joseph’s Hospital recognized National Pharmacy Week during the week of October 18 through the 24.  It is an annual observance that acknowledges the invaluable contributions that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians make to patient care in hospitals, ambulatory care clinics, and other healthcare settings.

Pharmacy staff are invaluable to the hospital and its patients, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications throughout the hospital and clinics.  

“Our pharmacy staff here at St. Joseph’s Hospital go above and beyond to ensure safe medication practices for all of our patients,” said Eric Strother, Director of Pharmacy for St. Joseph’s Hospital.

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