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Our Pharmacists
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Nancy Lea-Cooke – BSc. Pharm.
Pharmacist - Southport Pharmacy
Nancy Lea-Cooke has worked at Southport Pharmacy since June of 1986. She lives in Stratford, PEI, with her husband, Patrick and their three children, Sean, Conor and Madelaine. In her spare time, Nancy spends many hours on the sidelines of her children's sporting events. In the last couple of years she has enjoyed attempting to downhill ski with family.
"I have worked at Murphy's Southport Pharmacy for several years now, and truley enjoy the relationships I have developed with our customers."
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Sid Stead – BSc. Pharm.
Pharmacist - Southport Pharmacy
Sid graduated in 1951 from Dalhousie University. Immediately after graduation, Sid worked at Pfizer Chemical Co. in New York. In 1952, Sid returned to PEI and opened the successful Stead's Pharmacy. His accomplishments include election to the PEI Pharmaceutical Association from 1964-1965, and he received the Bowl of Hygeia Award in 1993. Sid operated Stead's Pharmacy for 34 years. For enjoyment, Sid operated one of the largest harness racing stables in the Maritimes for 30 years.
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Jeannine McQuaid – BSc. Pharm.
Pharmacy Manager - Southport Pharmacy
Jeannine loves the atmosphere at Murphy's Pharmacies and has been helping customers with health-related concerns for over 18 years.
"Murphy's Pharmacies makes it easy to further my education and the work is always challenging."
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Lisa Kelly – BSc. Pharm.
Pharmacy Manager - Parkdale Pharmacy
Medication Compounding Pharmacist
The best part of Lisa's 13 year career with Murphy's Pharmacies is compounding, a problem-solving area of pharmacy that she finds very interesting and challenging.
"We have freedom to pursue areas of interest, and are encouraged to do so."
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Donna Gibbons – BSc. Pharm.
Pharmacy Manager – West Royalty Pharmacy
Medication Compounding Pharmacist
Donna has been a member of the Murphy's Pharmacies team for over 12 years, and is particularly interested in medication compounding. She enjoys the great sense of accomplishment that comes when a customer expresses appreciation for advice, information or a service that she has provided.
"It is very rewarding and challenging to be on a team committed to providing a wide range of health care services to our community. We do much more than dispense drugs."
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Sandra Parry – BSc. Pharm.
Pharmacy Manager - Morell Pharmacy
Pharmacist – Parkdale Pharmacy
A long-term member of Murphy's Pharmacies for over 10 years, Sandra's most enjoyable part of her job is the patient interaction and counseling. With the dynamic and professional work environment, Sandra also takes pride in how well Murphy's Pharmacies is regarded in the community, and the many programs they provide.
"I love being a pharmacist and providing the best pharmaceutical care that I can."
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Margie McLane – BSc. Pharm.
Pharmacist - Cornwall and Southport Pharmacies
Murphy’s Health Education Centre
Margie works at Cornwall and Southport Pharmacies and Murphy’s Health Education Centre. Her special interest in the practice of pharmacy involves health education in the community. She particularly enjoys working with young people, trying to make them aware of the hazards of drug abuse and the importance of proper hand washing in the prevention of cold and flu in the elementary school children. She enjoys working at Murphy’s Pharmacies because of the great staff and the customers. It enables her to interact with the public on a daily basis. She also enjoys taking part in the company’s community focus and initiatives in health education and illness prevention. "The best part of my job is talking with customers and helping them with their health issues."
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Billy Doucette – BSc. Pharm.
Pharmacy Manager - Cornwall Pharmacy
For Billy, the best part of his job is dealing with the customers. He enjoys all aspects of working at Murphy's Pharmacies and appreciates that owner Ray Murphy is progressive in finding the best health solutions, services and products for all Islanders.
" I truly enjoy the great work environment and all my excellent co-workers."
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Shera Hanson – BSc. Pharm.
Pharmacist – Parkdale and Morell Pharmacies
Murphy’s Health Education Centre
Shera has been a member of Murphy's Pharmacies for over five years. For Shera, the best part of her job is the rewarding feeling she gets when she speaks to customers about their medication or health condition, and knowing that she has made a difference in the health and well being of each individual. Shera's special interests include one-on-one consultations, as well as giving presentations to both small and large groups.
"I enjoy working at Murphy's Pharmacies because of the wonderful support from the staff and management, both for work and home-related issues. It's an incredible company with an incredible vision for the future of pharmacy."
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Dale Moore – BSc. Pharm.
Pharmacist - Cornwall Pharmacy
Dale has been a practicing Pharmacist in P.E.I. for more than 30 years. He returned to P.E.I. after graduating from Dalhousie University in 1965 and worked full-time with Johnson & Johnson Druggists Ltd. for 12 years. With Wayne Rogerson, he opened Cornwall Pharmacy in 1978. They worked together for 25 years building this business until it was purchased by Murphy's Pharmacies in 2003. Dale continues to work part-time at Cornwall Pharmacy. "Working for Murphy's Pharmacies is a great way to meet people in the community!"
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Wayne Rogerson – BSc. Pharm.
Pharmacist - Cornwall Pharmacy
A native of O'Leary P.E.I., Wayne graduated from Dalhousie in 1965. He managed the Pharmacy in Port Elgin, N.B. for 5 years and then purchased the business in 1970. Wayne returned to P.E.I. in 1978 and opened the Cornwall Pharmacy with Dale Moore. They operated this location until 2003, when the Pharmacy was acquired by Murphy's Pharmacies. Wayne continues to work at Cornwall Pharmacy. "Murphy's Pharmacies is a great place to meet and help nice people!"
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Joanna Stephens – BSc. Pharm.
Pharmacist - Parkdale Pharmacy
Joanna strives to help people understand their medications and make better, healthier choices in their lives. She has worked for Murphy's Pharmacies for the past 9 years, with the last 2 ½ years as a pharmacist. Joanna hopes to someday work as a pharmacist in a third world country.
"We have great staff who really care about our patients and each other."
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Ryan Murphy - BSc. Pharm., ACPR
Pharmacist – Murphy’s Pharmacies
Health Programs Coordinator - Murphy’s Health Education Centre
While officially working for Murphy's Pharmacies for over two years, Ryan has been working for the family company since the beginning. For Ryan, the best part of the job is educating Islanders on the importance of preventing and managing their health conditions both at Murphy’s Pharmacies and Murphy’s Health Education Centre.
Ryan completed a residency at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. With a background in pediatrics, Ryan enjoys working with children at the pharmacy and providing health education and awareness to empower Islanders to live healthier lives.
"Murphy’s Pharmacies are truly here for the health of Islanders and are building a healthy community one person at a time."
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Nichole Sweeney - BSc. Pharm., ACPR
Pharmacist - Murphy’s Pharmacies
Murphy's Health Education Centre
Nichole enjoys giving presentations to the public at Murphy's Health Education Centre, teaching people how to prevent illness and to manage their health conditions. Nichole attended Dalhousie U for her Pharmacy degree and then had a Hospital Residency at Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre.
"Murphy’s Pharmacies is very progressive and believe in the impact a pharmacist can have on patient care."
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Sarah Carpenter – BSc. Pharm.
Pharmacist - West Royalty Pharmacy
For Sarah, the best part of her job is getting to help everyday people with everyday problems. Sarah also enjoys making small but significant differences to help people feel better.
Sarah's special interests in the practice of pharmacy include anything to do with small children and infants, especially infant nutrition or breast feeding problems.
"Murphy’s Pharmacies have a great staff and an even better clientèle. It’s fun to come to work and I enjoy every day."
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Juanita MacDonald – BSc. Pharm.
Pharmacist - Southport Pharmacy
Murphy’s Health Education Centre
Juanita really enjoys helping people with health-related concerns and meeting new people. "The excellent staff and friendly customers at Murphy’s Pharmacies is the best part of my job!"
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