October 14, 2025- Pharmacy deserts are often seen as silent gaps in healthcare, where access to essential medications and expert advice is as scarce as a desert oasis. This reality is faced by millions of Americans living in areas where pharmacies are few and far between. But there’s hope on the horizon. With a focus on empowering community pharmacists and helping to improve access to high-quality care, McKesson is building on its commitment to implement pharmacies in areas that need them the most.
Supported by McKesson’s Global Impact Organization (GIO) and Health Mart, Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) celebrated the grand opening of their first pharmacy, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The pharmacy is situated in an area that has gone without access to the range of services provided at pharmacies and where nearly 70% of residents live below the poverty line.
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