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Michael Phelps to speak at NACDS Foundation Dinner

Michael Phelps to speak at NACDS Foundation Dinner

ARLINGTON, Va. —  The NACDS Foundation announced on Tuesday that 28-time Olympic Gold Medalist and mental health advocate Michael Phelps will be the speaker at the 25th NACDS Foundation Dinner, which will be held on Saturday, August 12, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. A reception is scheduled to be held from 6:30 p.m.

“Thank you”: NACDS TV ad honors pharmacists

“Thank you”: NACDS TV ad honors pharmacists

ARLINGTON, Va. – Timed with the formal end of the COVID-19 public health emergency on Thursday, a National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) television and digital ad is punctuating the occasion with a “thank you” to pharmacists and pharmacy teams. The ad states: “It’s a normal day again in America. We’ve all been through

NACDS chair Wysong details vision for pharmacy’s future

NACDS chair Wysong details vision for pharmacy’s future

Mike Wysong, chief executive officer of CARE Pharmacies receives the NACDS Chair’s gavel from Brian Nightengale, president, Good Neighbor Pharmacy. PALM BEACH, Fla. — At the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting Business Program on Tuesday, newly elected NACDS Chair Mike Wysong declared that leaders must say thank you and have a

Video Forum: Mike Wysong, CARE Pharmacies

Video Forum: Mike Wysong, CARE Pharmacies

Mike Wysong, chief executive officer of CARE Pharmacies, shares his thoughts with Video Forum as he assumes the chairman’s role at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores a year earlier than originally planned. In addition to outlining his priorities at NACDS, Wysong discusses some of the challenges and opportunities ahead for retail pharmacy, and

NACDS elects new slate of officers

NACDS elects new slate of officers

Palm Beach, FL – During the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, NACDS elected new officers and one newly elected Board of Directors member for the coming year. NACDS also re-elected six Board of Directors members whose terms were set to expire. Mike Wysong, chief executive officer, CARE Pharmacies Cooperative Inc., will

NACDS recommends health care workforce policies

NACDS recommends health care workforce policies

ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has put forth recommended policy solutions for a U.S. Senate Committee interested in addressing shortages of healthcare workers. “As Congress works to construct legislation to augment the healthcare workforce and implement strategies to meet patient demand for needed care, we appreciate the opportunity to

NACDS Foundation Dinner raises over $1.5 million

NACDS Foundation Dinner raises over $1.5 million

NEW YORK – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation celebrated its 24th Annual Foundation Dinner in New York City on November 30. The event raised more than $1.5 million, which will help support evidence-based research, pharmacy education and philanthropic initiatives to improve patient outcomes and advance population health. More than a dozen

NACDS names director of federal, state public policy

NACDS names director of federal, state public policy

ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has appointed Brent Palmer to the new role of director of federal and state public policy. Most recently, Palmer served as manager of public policy and government relations for Hims & Hers Health, Inc.   In making the announcement, NACDS President and CEO Steven C.

NACDS Foundation seeks to back innovative research

NACDS Foundation seeks to back innovative research

ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation is accepting applications for community impact project proposals that seek to improve inequities, increase access to care for underserved populations, and advance public health. Applications in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) are due Oct. 27 at 11:59 p.m. EST through the

NACDS TSE kicks off in Boston

NACDS TSE kicks off in Boston

Brian Nightengale, NACDS chair of the Board and president, Good Neighbor Pharmacy. BOSTON – NACDS Chair Brian Nightengale, president, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, and National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven C. Anderson on Sunday welcomed back NACDS-member retailers and suppliers to the highly anticipated NACDS Total Store Expo here. Nightengale and Anderson kicked off

NACDS has advice for White House Conference

NACDS has advice for White House Conference

WASHINGTON — As part of its “NACDS 2023” initiative, NACDS has issued recommendations for the upcoming White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health and for the Biden Administration’s policy agenda on these issues. Described by the NACDS leadership during the 2022 NACDS Annual Meeting, “NACDS 2023” is a strategic approach that reflects NACDS chain and supplier