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By Paul Welitzkin, pwelitzkin@gaylordheraldtimes.com GAYLORD — Historically pharmacists have served as a distribution specialist in the healthcare system, making sure that the medication prescribed by a physician was delivered to the patient. “Pharmacy has always been about the right drug and the right dose to the right patient,” said Jeff Steffey, a pharmacist since 1983 who operates the Central Drug Store in Charlevoix and The Medicine Shoppe in Grayling. “A lot of it was about putting pills in a container.” That is still a vital part of the job description. However, in addition t...

Grand Rapids Business Journal Courtesy Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids Community College and Ferris State University have formed a partnership to offer five seats to GRCC students in Ferris State University’s doctor of pharmacy program each year. “Partnerships make our community stronger, and Ferris has been a proud partner for GRCC for many years,” GRCC President Bill Pink said. “The new agreement creates more opportunities for GRCC students to study in one of the best pharmacy programs in the state and work toward a well-paying, in-demand career.” Students will take ...