St. Dominic Health dedicates Jackson’s location of St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy

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JACKSON – St. Dominic Health, a part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, joyfully hosted the blessing and dedication ceremony for the new St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy, open at the St. Dominic Center Complex in Jackson on May 14.
This marks Mississippi’s third location for the pharmacy, which is licensed by the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy to dispense non-controlled medication. It provides free prescriptions and wellness education to uninsured and underserved individuals. The initial collaborators are St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy and Stewpot Community Services along with individuals served at St. Dominic’s Sister Trinita Community Clinic. Other partners are welcome.

Jackson’s location of the St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy operates on the ground floor of St. Dominic’s Saxony building at 3820 I-55 North Frontage Road. (Photo courtesy of St. Dominic Health)

“This endeavor reflects our ongoing commitment to compassionate healthcare,” said Jeremy Tinnerello, president of St. Dominic Health and the Jackson market. “By donating the space and supporting operations, we continue and expand our commitment to serve those most in need in our community.”
The pharmacy is in the Saxony building of the St. Dominic Center Complex at 3820 Interstate 55 North Frontage Road and operates two days a week.
Samuel Burke, St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy executive director, said, “Our doors are open from 9 a.m. until noon. Eligibility is done on Tuesdays and walk-in services are available on Thursdays.”
A shuttle service is available from Sister Trinita Community Clinic and Stewpot Community Services to the pharmacy on Tuesdays and Thursdays during operating hours.
The pharmacy serves eligible patients referred through community clinics, charitable organizations and healthcare providers. Medications are provided to individuals with current prescriptions at no cost, sourced from unused, unopened medications donated by licensed facilities.
“Our volunteers are ready to assist with the qualification process and getting individuals the medicine they desperately need. The eligibility process usually takes about an hour,” Burke added.
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For more information about the pharmacy, its services, making referrals or volunteering call (601) 326-1717.