Erie County Health Department recently announced the official opening of the Erie Community Pharmacy, a critical new addition that completes the agency’s comprehensive model of integrated health care services, according to a news release.
The opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting attended by local officials, health department staff and community partners, the release said.
The Erie Community Pharmacy is designed to increase access to affordable prescription medications for Erie County residents, eliminating transportation barriers and streamlining care coordination for patients utilizing health department services, according to the release.
The Erie County Health Department recently announced the official opening of the Erie Community Pharmacy. (Courtesy of Erie County Health Department)
This new facility seamlessly integrates medication access into the Health Department’s growing suite of clinical offerings, which now constitutes a full “circle of care,” the release said.
The health department’s expansive services currently include primary health, dental, mental health, behavioral health and addiction treatment, environmental health, healthy homes services and now, a full-service pharmacy.
Peter T. Schade, Erie County Health Commissioner, emphasized the significance of this expansion.
“The opening of the Erie Community Pharmacy is a landmark achievement for our agency and the residents we serve,” Schade said in the release. “It represents the final, critical piece in our integrated ‘circle of care’ ensuring that we can provide everything from preventative health and mental wellness to crucial medication access, all under one roof.
“Our commitment is to holistic health, and with the pharmacy now operational, that commitment is complete.”
The Erie Community Pharmacy is located in the Erie County Health Department facility, 420 Superior St. in Sandusky.
It is open to the public and accepts most major insurance plans, according to the release.