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Our first recipient this month is Becky Conder. Becky works as a pharmacy technician and floats between Hometown locations helping out where needed. She enjoys being a float because, "I get to go into many different pharmacies and meet all sorts of co-workers and patients. I learn new and better ways of doing things and the pharmacies are always happy to see me since I’m there to help them."

Becky was nominated for this award by one of our pharmacists, Matt McGowan, who said, "Becky has been an absolute savior for our store, for almost a year now...she has gone far, far beyond expectations time and time again to help our store...She is willing to work any shift/hours we ask of her. During this time, she has also been a great trainer/teacher for our technicians who are relatively new."

Matt went on to say, "To me, Becky is an invaluable part of our Hometown family. Her willingness to drive to so many stores, over such a large geographic area, working on different software systems; is absolutely incredible to me as a Pharmacist. She also understands and is willing to learn the Foundations of Wellness, and more importantly, discusses them with our patients. Things have been really, really hard at times, and without Becky helping us out, I think they would have been basically impossible."

Becky also took the time to become certified to immunize and helped administer COVID vaccines. She enjoys helping patients get their shots and seeing how happy they are to get them. "It brighten my day and makes me feel good about myself, being able to help them get closer to “normal,” she says, "I enjoy my job and the last several months have been very rewarding with traveling and helping with Covid vaccinations. It is really nice to be recognized and appreciated for the work you do."

We presented Becky with a certificate, commemorative pin, and a gift card to thank her for her hard work. Thank you Becky for being such a helpful employee to many Wisconsin communities.

Our second recipient this month is Jen Weiland! Jen works at Hometown Prescription Services located in All Saints Assisted Living in Madison, WI.

She was nominated by a couple who wrote, "My wife and I were looking for locations that could administer the COVID vaccine to us. I had contacted Jennifer's location...Her advice and recommendation allowed us to receive a vaccine later that day and we are forever grateful to Jennifer and Hometown Pharmacy in allowing us to receive the vaccine from a Hometown Pharmacy provider. Our experience with Hometown Pharmacy was outstanding and having them in our communities is a godsend and a benefit. Jennifer even followed up with me two days later...Remarkable customer service - Jennifer going above and beyond! Jennifer is a valuable resource to the community and representing Hometown Pharmacy. Thank you so very, very much Jennifer for all you did to help us! We cannot thank you enough!"

Jen was so shocked to read the wonderful testimonial. "I’ve worked for a few different pharmacies, but Hometown really is special. Hometown has such a personal touch and feel and I hope we never lose that and the ability to build relationships with our customers. The amount of trust our patients have in us is remarkable and something I take very seriously. Hometown is truly the best of both pharmacy worlds… independent pharmacies with a community focus, with a dedicated corporate team to keep things running behind the scenes. It’s a very special organization to be a part of!"