Wannamaker DrugProviding quality healthcare to Cheraw, SC and Chesterfield County

Title: CPAP/BiPAP Clinic
Location: 154 Market Street - Cheraw, SC
Description: Wannamaker Drug will host an informative clinic on CPAP/BiPAP machines. Free educational material will be distributed and our Respiratory Therapist and medical staff will be on site to answer any questions. Attendees can view a variety of masks, learn the features of each one, and purchase new masks if needed. This is a great time to receive others supplies such as filters and tubing. A prescription is needed to receive supplies. Attendees are also encouraged to bring in their machines to be checked.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-07-21
End Time: 14:00

Title: Health Testing
Location: 154 Market Street - Cheraw, SC
Description: Join us for health testing at our Cheraw Store. Receive a free basic cholesterol with glucose screening. Many other tests available for purchase.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-07-21
End Time: 15:00

Don’t waste time and money searching for school uniforms. Wannamaker Drug in Cheraw now carries a full line of uniforms that meets Long Junior Middle School’s requirements! And at Wannamaker Drug, you will find quality uniforms with the lowest prices in the area. So shop local and save yourself time and money!

Title: Free Diabetes Self Managemnt Clinic
Location: Wannamaker Drug - Cheraw
Description: Day-to-day management of diabetes can be confusing and overwhelming. At the upcoming Diabetes Self Management clinic at Wannamaker Drug, you can find answers to your questions. Registered Dietician, Amy Bridges, will cover a variety of topics including an overview of diabetes, diet and nutrition education, effective disease management, and steps for controlling diabetes. Participants will also be given the chance to ask the dietician questions. Light refreshments specifically prepared for diabetics will be served. This clinic is free and open to the community. Space is limited so anyone interested, please contact Lisa or Haley at 843.537.6188 to reserve a spot.

Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-05-22
End Time: 14:00

Title: Free Health Screenings!
Location: 154 Market Street, Cheraw
Description: The Northeastern Rural Health Network along with Wannamaker Drug (Cheraw) will be providing FREE health screenings for the community! Screening will consist of the following: Body Mass Index (BMI), Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose (Sugar), Total Cholesterol, and Health Risk Assessment. For accurate results, please do not eat or drink anything other than water for eight hours prior to the screenings.
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2010-04-02
End Time: 12:00

Cherokee scrubs are now available for catalog order at our Cheraw store. We have a large variety of colors and styles to choose from. Orders are placed every Friday and are usually received within one week. To view scrubs availabe for order, visit CherokeeUniforms.com. If you are looking for quality uniforms at competitive prices, be sure to visit Wannamaker Drug. To learn more, give us a call at 843-537-6188 or toll free at 866-245-6938 and ask for Kyle or Misty.

Roger Oxendine was the Cheraw winner of the “Wannamaker Love Tree” giveaway held during the month of February, and Ann Coleman was our Chesterfield winner. They each received a gift certificate to enjoy a Valentines dinner for two. Wannamaker Drug would like to thank everyone who registered for the drawing. Congratulations, Roger and Ann!

Every year Wannamaker Drug honors and remembers victims of cancer by planting a tree as a living tribute to those individuals who have faced the disease. This year Wannamaker Drug planted two trees, one in Cheraw and one in Chesterfield.

In Cheraw, the tree was planted at the home of Alan Carlson in memory of his wife who passed away from cancer this year. 

When asked what the tree planting meant to him, Carlson said, “It means that people care.  That’s important.”

Wannamaker Drug also planted a tree in Chesterfield at Edwards Elementary in honor of four year old Finley Stevens who has battled cancer.

“We appreciate Wannamaker Drug and the community being so supportive of Finley,” said Brent Stevens, Finley’s father.  “It says a lot about a community when they come together and support one of their own. “ 

Finley’s mother, Dayna said,  “Finley is excited that the tree is planted at the school he will be going to one day and the school I teach at.”

Wannamaker Drug places an artificial tree in their store window every October that is decorated with the names of cancer victims and survivors. This year over 140 names were placed on the tree.  Every year a tree is planted in honor and memory of those individuals.

Wannamaker Drug asks you to open your hearts and your wallets for our friends and family at Palmetto Ridge (formally Cheraw Manor). Some of their residents are in need of the following items:

Ladies Panties (sizes 8-12),

Men’s Boxers (sizes 36-44),

Under T-Shirts (sizes L-XXL),

Thermal Undershirts (sizes L-XXL),

Socks (sizes 9-11),

Hair Brushes and Combs,

Fingernail Clippers and Files,

Gripper Socks,

Hair Pins and Clips, 

Vaseline, 

Sweatshirts (size XL-XXL)

Our store will be collecting items for donation this holiday season.  At that time, we will be presenting Palmetto Ridge with the items we have collected so the residents can have an extra special holiday this year.  Any contribution you feel you can make would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you in advance for your kindness!   

Wannamaker Drug opened the doors to its new store in Chesterfield, SC on October 12th.

“We feel this is a good way to meet the needs of our many customers who live outside of the Cheraw area as well as gain new ones,” said HME Supervisor Lisa Bridges, RN. “We’ll offer the same services and full line of medical equipment (in Chesterfield) as we do in Cheraw. It will just be easier for customers on that side of the county, and our deliveries will be quicker.”

 Many of the services that are available at Wannamaker Drug’s Cheraw store will also be offered at the Chesterfield location including: free local deliveries on prescriptions and medical equipment, yearly flu shot clinics, informative newsletters and more.  For added convenience, two drive through windows will be available: one to drop-off prescriptions and one to pick-up prescriptions.

 “Our goal in Chesterfield will be the same as it is in Cheraw, to be a family-oriented business that goes the extra mile to meet the needs of our customers,” Owner Chris Bridges said. “We aim to become involved in the activities and programs that make Chesterfield such a quaint, charming town.”

 Wannamaker Drug’s mission is to maintain the highest quality healthcare to customers by providing a competent staff and improved services.  Wannamaker Drug is committed to responding to patients and caregivers with compassion, empathy, sincerity, and respect while providing quality goods, services, and information that will enhance quality of life.

 Back in April, Wannamaker Drug received accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).  Accreditation is regarded as one of the key benchmarks for measuring the quality of an organization, along with its products and services.  Wannamaker Drug was awarded accreditation after meeting the intense standards, which are structured to be higher than those of state or federal requirements, set by ACHC.  

 The Chesterfield branch will be located at 107 West Boulevard, formally Substation II, and Chesterfield native Tara Vick will be the Pharmacist In Charge. A 1993 graduate of Chesterfield High School, Tara earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of South Carolina. Licensed in South and North Carolina, Tara has 11 years of pharmacy experience in retail, hospital and long-term care.

  “My prayer has always been to work in Chesterfield because this is my home,” Tara said. “I enjoy helping people, and I am very excited about what Wannamaker Drug can provide for our community. I look forward to joining the Wannamaker family and assisting you with any of your pharmacy needs.”

 A grand opening barbecue is being planned for October 24^th.  The day will also include a cake baking competition, children’s games, and a chance to meet the pharmacist and staff.

 Wannamaker Drug’s Chesterfield branch hours will be Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm. For more information about Wannamaker Drug, call the store at 843-623-2999.