For nearly 50 years, the DBA KCCARE Health Center has served as a healthcare lifeline
for Kansas City’s most vulnerable populations. As a private, nonprofit, and Federally
Qualified Health Center (FQHC) organization, it offers a comprehensive range of
services, including primary care, HIV care, dental services, behavioral health support,
and an in-house pharmacy. The Health Center serves over 21,797 patients across four
locations and two mobile units, addressing the needs of underserved and uninsured
communities.
An important development in DBA KCCARE’s service offerings came in 2015 when the
Health Center recognized the need to integrate pharmacy services into its care model.
They made the strategic decision to establish an in-house pharmacy to better serve
its patient population. To bring this vision to life, the Health Center brought on Vice
President of Pharmacy Services Kamile Johnson, PharmD...