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…
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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…
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…
Medication Management Partner for Independent Residents
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville now onsite for local independent living residents.
What’s the Scoop at Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville?
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville hosted tours of the pharmacy on Tuesday, May 24.
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,…
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…
HarborChase Jacksonville’s Grand Re-Opening Celebration
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville attended HarborChase Jacksonville’s Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Thursday February 24 in Jacksonville, Florida.
There is a Hero in You in 2022
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville hosted the Big Red Bus on Tuesday January 18, in honor of National Blood Donor Month.
Cypress Village Assisted Living Door Decorating Contest
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville’s sales director and account manager supervisor participate in Cypress Village Assisted Living’s door decorating contest.
Murder at the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville’s, sales director and account manager supervisor participate in Starling at San Jose’s Murder Mystery Event
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…
Understanding Parts of Your Medicare Plan
Accounts Receivable Supervisor Laura Cox speaks with numerous clients in a day. More often than not, many clients are unclear…
Guardian Pharmacy Jacksonville Celebrates Employee Appreciation Month
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville implemented Employee Appreciation Month for the month of July to continue efforts to support and engage…
Guardian Attends Florida Behavioral Health Association’s Annual Conference
A few of our Florida pharmacy presidents and staff and Guardian Pharmacy Services representatives recently gathered at Florida Behavioral Health…
Guardian Represents at Florida Health Care Association’s Annual Conference
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville recently attended Florida Health Care Association’s (FHCA) 2021 Annual Conference and Trade Show in Orlando.
SWFL Leaders Volunteer in Charlotte County!
Port Charlotte, Fla. is referred to as a “little city with a big heart.”
On The Road Again
One of Guardian Pharmacy SEFL’s greatest strengths is its commitment to education.
Making A Difference
At Guardian Pharmacy of SEFL, we are committed to providing the very best in medication management.
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville recently hosted its very first COVID-19 vaccine clinic at HarborChase of Mandarin Jacksonville.
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.
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville Golfs for A Cause
In March, Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville participated in the 14th Annual Moosehaven Golf Invitational at Eagle Harbor Golf Club on…
Guardian Pharmacy of SWFL Welcomes Meena Rayavarapu, Billing Specialist
Guardian Pharmacy of SWFL welcomes Meena Rayavarapu as a new member of our Billing Team.
Guardian SEFL Acquires New DOSIS Machines to Best Serve Communities
To match increased volume of requests from its communities, Guardian Pharmacy of Southeast Florida has added new automated blister card…
SWFL Hosts Monthly Blood Drives With OneBlood
Guardian Pharmacy of SWFL gives back the gift of life-saving blood for our community!
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville Joins Mobile Health Fair
Last month, Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville participated in the Senior Resource Connection Mobile Health Fair at The Cove at Marsh…
Sharing The Love
Guardian SEFL’s team spent Valentine’s Day sharing the love with its professional team members for all they have done to…
COVID-19 VACCINE RESOURCES UPDATE
Guardian Pharmacy Services updated resources for your COVID-19 vaccine questions and concerns.
Witnessing the Impact of Our Work
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville Account Manager Jerry Talarico shared a special moment with one of our clients while visiting a…
And the winner is…
Guardian SEFL is proud to announce Frances Tindall-Cineus, collections specialist in the billing department, was named the 2020 CFS National…
Guardian Pharmacy SWFL Welcomes Lori Gardow, DFA
Guardian Pharmacy of SWFL welcomed Lori Gardow, DFA as its newest director of finance and administration last November.
Celebration Time
To celebrate all the accomplishments that the Guardian SEFL team achieved throughout this turbulent year, we dedicated December 14-18 to…
Guardian SWFL Elves Give Back to the Community
The holidays are a time of giving and celebration, but can often be a hard time for folks in long-term…
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.
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville Says Goodbye to Georgina Leininger
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville hosted an outdoor event earlier this month to say goodbye to Georgina Leininger, our director of…
A Howling Success
October was a boo-tiful time for us to focus on one of our favorite howlidays!
Our Franchise Player
During these unusual times, Debi has strategically worked in the field to demonstrate that Guardian Pharmacy SEFL is a vital…
Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando Surprises Local Community with Donation
Employees with Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando collected more than $1,000 of items for The Russell Home for Atypical Children.
Did You Know…
Did you know that Guardian Pharmacy SEFL is one of the most reputable South Florida sites for pharmacy student interns…
Say Cheese!
In honor of National Photo Day, Guardian SEFL held a photo contest challenging team members to dress as silly as…
Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando Congratulates FHCA Booth Raffle Winner
Congratulations to Randall Blue, administrator with West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center in Melbourne, Florida!
Guardian Pharmacy Services Announces Virtual Clinical Symposium
Guardian Pharmacy Services will host its First Annual Virtual Clinical Symposium on Friday, September 25, 2020 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cool Runnings
Guardian SEFL presents this cool, memorable throwback as we continue working tirelessly during these difficult times…
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville Spreads Love Throughout Communities
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville has been dropping off signs over the last couple of weeks to show appreciation to community…
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville Saving Lives with One Blood!
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville hosted its very first blood drive with One Blood on July 30 to support the need…
Guardian Pharmacy NWFL Hosts OneBlood Bus
Guardian Pharmacy NWFL recently partnered with OneBlood to give employees the opportunity to donate blood.
Yankee Doodle Dandies
Guardian Pharmacy of SEFL’s staff celebrated Independence Day with pride, while maintaining social distance.
Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando Hosting Two Continuing Education Webinars
As COVID-19 has forced several cancellations of annual conferences, Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando would like to offer two free Continuing…
Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando Welcomes New Director of Pharmacy Operations
Melissa Mahan leads Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando’s pharmacy operations, with responsibility for our customers serviced out of Orlando.
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…
On the Pharm: Q&A with Guardian Southeast Florida President Alan Traster
Meet Alan Traster in this installment of Guardian Pharmacy Services’ “On the Pharm” Q&A series.
Guardian Pharmacy NWFL Gives Back to Community
Employees at Guardian Pharmacy of Northwest Florida stepped up and made donations to Sharing is Caring that resulted in approximately…
Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando Welcomes Their Newest Community: Watercrest Winter Park
Last month, Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando began providing service to residents at the new assisted living community, Watercrest Winter Park.
Paying Tribute to Our First Responders
In a show of appreciation for the incredible job our nurses do day in and day out, the Guardian SEFL…
Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care Awards The Gardens at DePugh Nursing Center with the Gold Seal Award
Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando is proud to partner with The Gardens at DePugh.
CSR Department Going Above & Beyond
During these stressful times, the CSR department continues to excel, going above and beyond in helping our facilities with the…
Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando Thanks Our Everyday Heroes
Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando delivered donuts to several communities earlier this month to show how much we appreciate and support…
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…
Ensuring a Safe Environment
Guardian SEFL Directors have made protecting their staff and customers from COVID-19 their number one priority.
On the Pharm: Q&A with Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville President Khristy McClelland
Learn more about Guardian SEFL president Khristy McClelland in this installment of Guardian Pharmacy Services’ “On the Pharm” Q&A series.
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…
A Family Affair: Guardian Jacksonville President Makes Masks for Communities During COVID
The following story is from Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville President Khristy McClelland about her family’s efforts to support long-term care…
Team Spirit at Guardian SEFL
We thought this was a good time to reflect on what our staff has created through past and recent website…
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. In the face of the…
Celebrating our history and a little love!
February was a very busy month for Guardian Pharmacy SEFL. In addition to giving our communities the very best pharmaceutical…
Guardian SWFL supports the Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic
This year Guardian Pharmacy SWFL decided to give back to the community by volunteering our time at the Virginia B.…
Hats Off to Guardian Pharmacy SEFL
Guardian Pharmacy of SE Florida starts a ‘Best Holiday Hat’ competition during the holiday season.
Guardian Pharmacy of NWFL Welcomes Jennifer Yeager, LPN
Join us in welcoming our newest Nurse Account Manager, Jennifer Yeager, LPN
Guardian NWFL Hosts Family Nights
To meet the needs of our residents, Guardian Pharmacy of Northwest Florida often hosts Family Night events in the communities…
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville Acquires Atkinson’s Pharmacy
Expansion marks 15-year anniversary of Guardian serving Florida
Float into the ‘Creative World’ of our Medical Records Department
Guardian Pharmacy SEFL gives a special thanks to those in the Medical Records Department who go above and beyond in…
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.
Guardian’s Shower of Blessings
The team at Guardian Pharmacy SEFL recently experienced a sense of fulfillment after volunteering to serve the homeless the day…
On the Pharm: Q&A with Guardian Pharmacy of Tampa President Rob Taymans
Meet Guardian Pharmacy of Tampa President Rob Taymans in this installment of “On the Pharm.”
Guardian SWFL Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity
Guardian Pharmacy of Southwest Florida helped build two houses with Habitat for Humanity this year.
“Hello Autumn”
November’s Guardian Pharmacy SEFL’s Team Building Exercise, “Hello Autumn,” involved a number of quick-thinking exercises.
Thankful for You
The Guardian Jacksonville Team is thankful to partner with its residents, families and community teams.
Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month
During the month of October, Guardian Pharmacy of Southeast Florida participated in the American Cancer Society’s “MAKING STRIDES Against Breast…
Three Cavaliers
Yesterday, amid other Halloween festivities, the Guardian Jacksonville team hosted a baby shower for Jerry and Alex.
Pharmacy Week
The NCAA may have its March Madness, but here at Guardian Pharmacy SEFL October Madness reigned supreme!
Guardian Pharmacy NWFL hosts Flu Clinics
When working in the long-term care industry, you must manage flu season very carefully.
Guardian Jacksonville Launches Flu Clinics
Fall is finally here – accompanied by pumpkins, cooler temperatures and, unfortunately, flu season.
Creative Cookies for National Assisted Living Week
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville treated caregivers at local assisted living communities to creative cookies in honor of National Assisted Living…
“Flipping Out”
Summer may have ended, but Guardian Pharmacy SEFL is not letting go of the season without having some final moments…
Guardian Pharmacy NWFL attends Assisted Living Association of Alabama fall conference
The Assisted Living Association of Alabama recently held its fall conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
Guardian Pharmacy’s summer of Florida conferences
Throughout a fantastic summer of conferences, FSLA, Leading Age, FHCA and FALA each provided valuable education, motivational seminars and many…
Getting Ready for the Storm – Emergency Preparedness
From treasured beaches to hidden springs and national forests, Florida has many natural wonders for which we are thankful.
National Assisted Living Week begins with “A Spark of Creativity”
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville will join tens of thousands of assisted living communities across the country kicking off the weeklong…
“What is Guardian Pharmacy SEFL?”
Guardian SEFL holds special team building event, play their own game of Jeopardy.
The Jacksonville Guardian Team is fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association by supporting The Longest Day®
The Longest Day® is the summer solstice, and it’s also a day to participate in fundraising activities to fight against…
Guardian Celebrates the USA
At Guardian Pharmacy SEFL, we take pride in doing our part to keep American residents healthy!
Peace, Love & Understanding…and, of course, food!
New York has the United Nations, where at times it seems hard for anyone to agree on anything. Well, southeast…
Olympian in the Family
Congratulations to Holly Nelson, local Nassau County Olympian, for placing in two events at the Florida Special Olympics.
Conference Season is Coming!
Summer is here and with that comes vacations, beach time, and most importantly… Long-Term Care Conferences!
In an Aloha State of Mind
The Guardian SEFL team brought the Pacific to the Atlantic for a team building day!
Celebrating Nurses and Nursing Homes
In May, the Guardian team proudly acknowledged the unique contributions of Jacksonville’s nurses to healthcare by gifting beautiful succulents to…
Intentional acts of kindness
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, members of Guardian Pharmacy of Southeast Florida accepted and completed the Random Acts…
Guardian Jacksonville Supports Angelwood, Inc.
Guardian Jacksonville proudly fielded our first squad in support of Angelwood, Inc.’s fourth annual Sporting Clay Shoot fundraiser
Guardian Daytona Attends Cloisters Spring Fling!
Guardian Daytona’s RN account managers Angela Fischer and Elizabeth (Libby) Bess attended the annual Spring Fling at the Cloisters Retirement…
Cheers for our Peers: Compliments Drive Exceptional Customer Service
Guardian Pharmacy Jacksonville focuses on building a culture of high-quality customer service and it shows.
Guardian Daytona President Speaks at FALA
Guardian Pharmacy of Daytona President Brian Rosati recently spoke at the Florida Assisted Living Association (FALA)
A Guardian Love Story
It all began when two of our aspiring team members, Alex and Jerry, started studying together.
To A Job Well Done…or Medium Rare!
How does the “Pharmacy of The Year” celebrate their recent milestone? Woody’s Burgers and a cool desert!
Congratulations Gentry Park!
Guardian Pharmacy of Daytona Account Manager Libby Bess recently visited new assisted living facility Gentry Park and is very pleased…
Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando Turns 2!
Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando celebrated its 2nd birthday in March.
Guardian Pharmacy of NW Florida Attends ALAA Spring Conference
The Assisted Living Association of Alabama recently held its spring conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Guardian Pharmacy of NW Florida…
Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando organizes drive for The Russell Home
At Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando, we consider ourselves fortunate to work closely with The Russell Home for Atypical Children. Located…
Guardian Orlando’s Eric Harris gives back to the community
Eric Harris is a floor technician for Guardian Pharmacy of Orlando. In addition to being handy around the pharmacy completing…
Guardian Pharmacy SEFL Shines at PDFM
Guardian Pharmacy SEFL’s recent participation at the Florida Health Care Association’s 2019 Regional PDPM Seminars was a great success and…
News you can use!
We’re excited to announce that Guardian Pharmacy of Florida is participating in a company-wide program that aims to keep our…
Guardian Pharmacy Florida Attends FHCA 2014 Conference
Guardian Pharmacy of Florida had a blast at the recent FHCA ‘Denim & Diamonds’ conference and trade show.
Remission Rocks!
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville was a proud sponsor of the Remission Rocks fundraiser to benefit the Bosom Buddies Program which…
Alzheimer Association Walk
Guardian Pharmacy of NWFL is a sponsor of the Walk to End Alzheimers.
Upcoming Webinar
Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville is hosting a webinar titled Growing Occupancy in a Challenged Economy.