Mentally STRONG is partnering with Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy to provide pharmacy services to clients at its clinic at 3720 Sinton Road, Suite 104, in Colorado Springs. Genoa serves more than 1 million individuals annually across the United States. Its fourth location in El Paso County will be inside the Mentally STRONG clinic.
“Together, Genoa and Mentally STRONG will provide compassionate, stigma-free pharmacy care to the Colorado Springs area while meeting the community’s growing needs,” said Michelle Hurlbut, manager of pharmacy operations with Genoa.
“We look forward to partnering with Mentally STRONG and providing people with a full-care team dedicated to serving their individual needs.”
Genoa provides pharmacy services to patients, including in-clinic pharmacies, medication coordinators, clinical programs and comprehensive medication management. Its pharmacists are specially trained in behavioral health, HIV and other complex diseases. Having the pharmacy co-located with the clinic allows cooperation and collaboration with nurses, physicians and patients.
“Partnering with Genoa not only improves access to medications, but it also improves patient compliance and builds strong relationships,” said Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, founder of Mentally STRONG. “We’re pleased to work with Genoa to bring this additional service to our patients.”
Genoa Healthcare partners with several insurers, including Tricare, and a variety of health plans nationwide. It is the largest behavioral health pharmaceutical and clinical services provider in the United States.