On-site pharmacy to help improve medication adherence and health outcomes for individuals

WHAT:         Southwest Arkansas Counseling Mental Health Center and Genoa Healthcare will host their grand opening of a new on-site pharmacy in Hope to serve the center’s residents on Wednesday, April 5.

The new Genoa Healthcare pharmacy will help individuals receiving care from Southwest Arkansas Counseling Mental Health Center stay on their medications through specialized offerings, including pre-filled pill organizers, proactive outreach calls and prior authorization assistance. The grand opening will include a ribbon cutting followed by remarks from Southwest Arkansas Counseling Mental Health Center and Genoa Healthcare leaders.

WHO:           Mike Cluts, M, Ed, LPC, Executive Director, SWACMHC

                    Treasa White, MS, LPC, Director of the Hope Outpatient Clinic, SWACMHC

                    Brian Zellers, Director of Operations for Arkansas, Genoa Healthcare

                    Diana Hovarter, Pharmacy Site Manager, Genoa Healthcare                                                

WHERE:      Genoa Healthcare located within Southwest Arkansas Counseling Mental Health Center

300 E 20th St.

Hope, AR 71801

Phone: (870) 777-9051

WHEN:        Wednesday, April 5, 2023 – 10 a.m.

About Southwest Arkansas Counseling and Mental Health Center

For over 40 years, Southwest Arkansas Counseling and Mental Health Center, Inc. (SWACMHC) has been providing services for individuals and families throughout southwestern Arkansas. Services are provided to individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse problems, as well as youth experiencing legal problems. Serving individuals in Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, and Sevier counties. It is the mission of the Southwest Arkansas Counseling and Mental Health Center, Inc. to prevent, treat and cure mental illnesses and related disorders. A sliding fee scale is available and is based on family size and income.

About Genoa Healthcare

Genoa Healthcare is a leading provider of pharmacy and clinical services for individuals with behavioral health and other complex, chronic health conditions. With more than 20 years of experience, Genoa serves nearly one million people annually across its more than 690 pharmacies located within community mental health centers in the United States. Genoa is part of Optum Rx, a pharmacy care services company.