Published on March 21, 2024

UNC Health Pardee Expanding Access to Care with Addition of Pardee Rx Community Pharmacy

Pardee Rx ribbon cutting

UNC Health Pardee is pleased to announce the opening of Pardee Rx, a community pharmacy for Pardee patients, teammates, and community members. Pardee Rx offers a wide variety of generic and brand-name drugs as well as a complete selection of over-the-counter medications, vitamins, health and wellness needs, pediatric care items, and common medical supplies. The pharmacy is now open adjacent to the Pardee BlueMD -1027 Fleming St. primary care office in Hendersonville.

With the opening of Pardee Rx, Pardee is also pleased to welcome pharmacists Bryce Caldwell, PharmD, and Kenesha Smith, PharmD, to the team. Caldwell and Smith are available for consultations, whether to provide an answer to a question or education about medication.

“Our commitment to the community is what makes Pardee Rx different from other pharmacies,” said Johnna Reed, Chief Administrative Officer, UNC Health Pardee. “We are built on the strength of a team that includes physicians, pharmacists, case workers, nurses, medical assistants, and others who are focused on the goal of a healthy community. From medical assistance programs to affordable prescriptions, Pardee Rx is here for you.”

Through Pardee’s affiliation with Pardee BlueMD and its federally qualified health center (FQHC) status, the pharmacy can offer services to all patients, regardless of ability to pay. The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday from 8am - 6pm. For more information or questions call 828-435-8142.

UNC Health Pardee is a not-for-profit community healthcare organization and is managed by UNC Health. The hospital, founded in 1953, is licensed for 222 acute care beds. Pardee has several locations separate from the main campus, including a comprehensive physician practice network, a cancer center, four urgent care locations and six orthopedic clinics. For more information or to find a physician, visit pardeehospital.org.

Upcoming Events

  • Joint Replacement Patient Orientation

    Patients scheduled for a total knee or hip replacement surgery learn how to prepare for a joint replacement, day of surgery expectations, learn about the hospital experience, discuss discharge planning and more.

  • Walk-In Wednesdays Hiring Event

    This event is open to all candidates who are interested in Pardee as a career destination. Candidates may walk in to apply for jobs.

  • Mammo on the Go Screening Event

    Pardee's mobile mammography unit offers appointments at on-site screenings throughout Western NC.

  • Grow with Pardee: New Grad RN Career Event

    If you are a registered nurse student who is graduating in December, we invite you to join us for this opportunity to visit the hospital, meet our leaders, and ask career path questions.

  • Labor and Birth Class

    Expectant parents learn to prepare for the challenges of birth, including the labor and delivery process, relaxation and breathing techniques, positioning and comfort measures. A tour of the Women's and Children's Center is included.

More Events

Media Contact

For media inquiries and to arrange interviews, please contact:

Jen Rutan Heatherly

Corporate Communications and Public Relations Officer

PardeeCommunications@unchealth.unc.edu 

(828) 698-7188