CARE INITIATIVES AND HARTIG DRUG PARTNER TO FORM TRUEMED PHARMACY

Care Initiatives and Hartig Drug Company are pleased to announce the formation of TrueMed Pharmacy. Through this venture, Care Initiatives’ skilled nursing communities will have access to local, Iowa-based pharmacy providers and 100 years of pharmacy experience brought by Hartig Drug Company. This experience will help Care Initiatives to drive quality with improved medication delivery.

“We are looking forward to this partnership,” said Care Initiatives’ CEO, Mike Beal. “Their focus on delivering quality with a team centered approach aligns perfectly with our mission to provide the highest quality care. Further, an Iowa-based provider has more awareness and understanding of the logistics involved in serving our locations in rural markets.”

“Our partnership combines skilled nursing care and pharmacy expertise that will elevate patient care through a local infrastructure, focus on customer service, and provides first-hand knowledge of Iowa long-term care facilities,” said TrueMed Executive Director Chris Dardis. “I am excited about this opportunity to make a difference in an industry that takes care of some of the most vulnerable in the community.”

TrueMed facilities are located in Hiawatha, IA, and Urbandale, IA. Locations were selected based on proximity to Care Initiatives facilities to provide more efficient and convenient care.

TrueMed is a Midwest long-term care pharmacy committed to serving local communities with exceptional service to elevate overall patient care. Backed by organizations that have over 150 years of combined experience in long-term care (LTC) and pharmacy, TrueMed specializes in medication management and direct delivery to LTC settings providing the highest quality of care and service to patients and acting as a valuable resource for their healthcare needs.

Hartig Drug Company (Hartig Drug) is a local, familyowned, and operated group of pharmacies located in the Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois tri-state region. Hartig Drug was founded over 115 years ago by A.J. Hartig. Through community pharmacy, senior care (LTC) pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, and durable medical equipment locations, Hartig Drug is committed to providing convenient, personalized health consulting, pharmaceutical products, and consumer goods.

Care Initiatives is Iowa’s largest nonprofit skilled nursing care and senior care provider. Care Initiatives and Care Initiatives Hospice operates 58 skilled nursing, rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s/dementia, assisted living, and hospice locations throughout Iowa. ❖