River City Pharmacy

10/02/2025

Join us in thanking our team this month!

October is National Pharmacy Month! This month let's celebrate our incredible and hardworking pharmacy team at Heartland & River City Pharmacy. Their dedication to safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellness of our community. Thank you for being an essential part of Heartland and for making a difference every day!
- Brittany Wessels, Director of Pharmacy

08/15/2025

Join our team!

Welcome, Jami! We’re excited to welcome Jami to our team this week as a Certified Medical Assistant.

Want to make a difference in your community like Jami? We’re hiring for:
• Dental Assistant
• Registered Dental Hygienist
• Patient Service Representative
• Lead Pharmacy Technician at River City Pharmacy
• Family Medicine Nurse
• Psychiatric APRN, Addiction Services

Be part of a team that’s passionate about providing quality, compassionate care. Learn more: https://heartlandhealth.org/contact/careers/

07/23/2025

Some medications make you more sensitive to heat. Call us at (785) 856-3210 to check your prescriptions.

It's very hot this week in Lawrence, Kansas. Please share these Cooling Centers so our community knows where to take shelter from the heat.

☀️Important Health Safety Information
Remember, extreme heat can cause people to suffer from heat-related illness, and even death. Know heat illness symptoms:
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Muscle cramps
• Excessive sweating
• Rapid pulse

Heat Safety Reminders:
• Stay hydrated: Drink water regularly.
• Avoid peak heat: Limit activity between late morning and late afternoon.
• Use shade or A/C: Take breaks in cool areas when outdoors.
• Dress appropriately: Wear light, loose, breathable clothing.
• No parked cars: Never leave people or pets in a parked vehicle.
• Check medications: Some may impair heat regulation. Call your provider or pharmacist to learn more. You can also call River City Pharmacy at (785) 856-3210 and they can check your meds for you.

🧊 For more information on cooling centers, check the City's website here: www.lawrenceks.org/2024/06/12/city-offers-cooling-sites-during-hot-weather-3/

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at River City Pharmacy!

We will be closed today for Independence Day. Have a safe and fun holiday!

06/17/2025

Watch and find out the Top 5 Pharmacies in Lawrence (as voted by you)

06/06/2025

Vote for us in Best of Lawrence this Friday and Saturday!

Brittany Wessels, our incredible Director of Pharmacy, has built River City Pharmacy into a lifeline for our patients. Thanks to her leadership, patients saved more than $6.7 million last year - real money that meant families didn’t have to choose between putting food on the table and filling a life-saving prescription.

At Heartland, our integrated care model means your provider, dentist, therapist, and pharmacist all work together to support your whole health. River City Pharmacy is a vital part of that team.

Brittany and her team help patients stay on track with their medications, leading to better health outcomes and fewer hospitalizations. Every prescription filled at River City helps make vital medications more accessible for someone else in our community.

Last year, River City Pharmacy was voted #3 in Best of Lawrence. Help us keep that momentum going! Rx That Gives Back: Your vote helps spread the word that choosing River City means choosing compassion and healthcare for all.

📣 Vote today and drop a note of appreciation for Brittany in the comments!
Vote here: https://consumers.secondstreetapp.com/og/f64e9d93-0b0f-4c09-be90-3fa652f18fcf/gallery/491650902

06/01/2025

Rx that Gives Back! Vote for us for Best Pharmacy in Best of Lawrence!

05/19/2025

Several local organizations offer harm reduction tools, treatment, and recovery support:
🔹Heartland Community Health Center – Offers MAT, integrated primary and mental health care, and sliding-fee services. New patients and walk-ins accepted. Call 785-841-7297 for support.

🔹DCCCA – Provides free naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl test strips, and substance use assessments every Tuesday at 1739 E 23rd St. A free naloxone vending machine is available at the Transit Center (2314 Bob Billings Pkwy).

🔹Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health – Distributes free naloxone and fentanyl test strips to the public at their clinic at 200 Maine St. No appointment needed.

🔹The Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County (TRC) – Open 24/7/365 for medication-assisted detox, substance use treatment, and mental health crisis stabilization.

Surge in Suspected Opioid Overdoses: Where to Find Support in Douglas County The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has identified a troubling increase in suspected opioid-related emergency department visits in Eastern Kansas, with Douglas County accounting for the majority, 20 visit...

05/14/2025

Staff Spotlight: River City Pharmacy Techs
Meet the incredible Pharmacy Technicians at River City Pharmacy, located here at Heartland Community Health Center. This is the team double-checking every detail of your prescription, coordinating with your care team, and ensuring you walk out with exactly what you need to feel better. They also are trained to find patients the most affordable prices on their medications.

Questions about your medications? Call them at (785) 856- 3210.

04/09/2025

04/03/2025

We are grateful to be part of the Lawrence Transit bus route, which helps our patients access the health care they need. Today a new shelter built by Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence members was installed at the bus stop outside our health center.

Thank you to City of Lawrence, Kansas - Municipal Government, Lawrence Transit, and Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence for making this possible!