Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy Unveils Expanded Facilities

MOBILE, Ala. ( WKRG — The Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy has been assisting individuals without health insurance coverage in Mobile and nearby regions for 27 years.

Alexis Herman, former U.S. Labor Secretary from Mobile, Alabama, passes away at the age of 77.

They hosted an open house event on Friday afternoon to commemorate the enlargement of their premises.

Individuals such as Lydia Ruffin frequently make use of Ozanam Pharmacy.

Ruffin stated, “I never imagined I would find myself in this situation.”

She is just one of numerous Americans without adequate health insurance, making it consistently difficult for her to obtain the necessary medications and treatments.

It poses a difficulty for countless individuals.

Some individuals must decide whether to use their money for rent, groceries, or essential medications," stated Mobile Archbishop Thomas Rodi. "The Ozanam Pharmacy ensures that people can obtain the prescription drugs they require for their daily living.

“As we serve, all our patients lack insurance coverage,” stated Shearie Archer, the Executive Director of Ozanam Pharmacy.

Ruffin called Ozanam lifesaving.

“One of my medicines alone would cost nearly $900 per month," she clarified.

On Friday afternoon, the pharmacy unveiled its expanded facilities and enhancements, which now cover an area of 4,600 square feet. The updates include a dedicated space for providing meals, as well as additional offices and resources aimed at supporting mental health needs.

Archer mentioned that their pharmacy obtains generic medications and depends on support from clinics and pharmaceutical firms to function; however, potential tariffs might pose difficulties.

As she pointed out, many drugs aren't produced within the U.S., which will impact our medication costs. Indeed, it will.

Ruffin stated that Ozanam’s Pharmacy prioritizes people.

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It's an honor to be involved with this, and the staff members here are simply indescribable," she shared. "They uphold each person's self-respect.

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