HAYAT NEWS
'We did not waste a single dose': Hayat Pharmacy works through waitlist after vaccine cancelations due to snow
February 1, 2021
The snow over the weekend provided a new logistical challenge in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Pharmacist Hashim Zaibak with Hayat Pharmacy says they had about 100 people cancel their vaccine appointments Sunday because of the snow.
They worked through their waitlist to fill up those appointments. They also had about 30 walk-in appointments.
'We did not waste a single dose': Hayat Pharmacy works through waitlist after vaccine cancelations due to snow
February 1, 2021
The snow over the weekend provided a new logistical challenge in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Pharmacist Hashim Zaibak with Hayat Pharmacy says they had about 100 people cancel their vaccine appointments Sunday because of the snow.
They worked through their waitlist to fill up those appointments. They also had about 30 walk-in appointments.
'We did not waste a single dose': Hayat Pharmacy works through waitlist after vaccine cancelations due to snow
February 1, 2021
The snow over the weekend provided a new logistical challenge in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Pharmacist Hashim Zaibak with Hayat Pharmacy says they had about 100 people cancel their vaccine appointments Sunday because of the snow.
They worked through their waitlist to fill up those appointments. They also had about 30 walk-in appointments.
'We did not waste a single dose': Hayat Pharmacy works through waitlist after vaccine cancelations due to snow
February 1, 2021
The snow over the weekend provided a new logistical challenge in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Pharmacist Hashim Zaibak with Hayat Pharmacy says they had about 100 people cancel their vaccine appointments Sunday because of the snow.
They worked through their waitlist to fill up those appointments. They also had about 30 walk-in appointments.
'We did not waste a single dose': Hayat Pharmacy works through waitlist after vaccine cancelations due to snow
February 1, 2021
The snow over the weekend provided a new logistical challenge in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Pharmacist Hashim Zaibak with Hayat Pharmacy says they had about 100 people cancel their vaccine appointments Sunday because of the snow.
They worked through their waitlist to fill up those appointments. They also had about 30 walk-in appointments.
How various vaccine locations are preparing for increase in eligible patients at the end of March
March 15, 2021
In just two weeks, those with certain health conditions will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin, starting March 29.
"It's going to be quite a rush," said Bushra Zaibak, COVID-19 vaccine clinic manager and an owner at Hayat Pharmacy.
Hayat Pharmacy opened up three vaccination dates for the end of March for those eligible for the vaccine starting March 29.
'Vaccine Hunters' group continues push for access to leftover vaccines in Wisconsin
March 15, 2021
Dr. Hashim Zaibak of Hayat Pharmacy says they’ve managed to avoid having many leftover vaccine doses by mixing fewer vaccines on an as-needed basis.
“It’s really difficult because if you mix 100 vaccines and only 50 people show up, then you’re left with 50 doses, then you have to find volunteers or find patients to get,” Zaibak said.
Zaibak said some people not yet eligible have successfully waited until the end of a workday for a walk-in vaccination left over - despite the low odds. However, staffers will always prioritize the people closest to eligible out of any waiting group.
Pharmacist: Verifying pre-existing conditions for vaccine 'a gray area'
March 11, 2021
Right now, Hayat uses licenses and work IDs to confirm if someone is eligible. Verifying medical conditions like being overweight or pregnant will be a different challenge.
"That’s still a little bit of a gray area," said Zaibak. "We’re still meeting and figuring out how we’re going to be able to determine this."
Zaibak says it will require trusting someone's word -- something he hopes people don't take advantage of.
Milwaukee will administer the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at homeless shelters
March 11, 2021
The single dose required with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine makes it easier to administer to the homeless population as opposed to the double dose required with the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines
"This is obviously attractive for those at the shelter," Barrett said. "That's a place we think we can have a lot of positive impact throughout the community."
Meanwhile, Hayat Pharmacy announced it is holding walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics at its south side location this week.
PHOTOS: What vaccine distribution looks like in our neighborhoods
March 11, 2021
Hayat Pharmacy conducted vaccination clinics at sites around Milwaukee, including Milwaukee Christian Center, 807 S. 14th St
Online platforms hope to connect people with leftover COVID-19 vaccine doses
March 10, 2021
At the end of the day, some pharmacies and clinics may have leftover COVID-19 vaccines. State officials say those vaccines could be given to non-eligible groups if they must, in order to avoid waste. Now, a number of online platforms are hoping to connect people to those leftover doses.
Hayat Pharmacy says they often see people lining up at the end of their vaccine clinics, but that doesn’t mean everyone waiting gets one.
“They wait until the end of the day and they ask us, do you have any leftover vaccines?” said Hashim Zaibak, founder of Hayat Pharmacy.
Zaibak says his vaccine clinics screen people waiting at the end of the day, to see who is eligible.
Milwaukee organizations team up to reach out and vaccinate Hmong population
March 5, 2021
Two Milwaukee organizations teamed up with one goal in mind: to educate and vaccinate as many people as they can, especially those in the Hmong community.
"First thing that popped in my head was 'I need to get the vaccine,'" said Zha-Tsee Kiatoukaysy, who received his vaccine.
Hayat Pharmacy, Hmong agency partner to provide COVID-19 vaccines
March 4, 2021
If there's one thing the coronavirus pandemic has shown us, it's the inequities of health outcomes in different populations in the United States. Health leaders are keenly aware of those disparities and work is being done to close the gaps in vaccinations.
Hayat Pharmacy, in collaboration with the Hmong American Friendship Association, is offering a walk-in, COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Association’s offices at 3824 W. Vliet Street in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Pharmacy Sees Success with Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
March 2, 2021
Hayat Pharmacy first started giving the COVID-19 vaccine through appointments, but quickly heard from the Milwaukee community about how complicated the online process was because many of their customers didn’t have access to the internet...
That’s why the pharmacy is now offering free walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics. No registration or appointment is needed. On the biggest walk-in day, the pharmacy had brought nearly 650 people.
Hayat Pharmacies offering walk-in clinics for COVID-19 vaccines at Ma’Ruf Center, Hayat Pharmacy on Layton Avenue
February 26, 2021
Hayat Pharmacies is teaming with community centers to bring vaccinations to Milwaukee neighborhoods where residents need them the most.
On Friday, Feb. 26, there will be a walk-in clinic at the Ma’Ruf Center for Youth Innovation, 2110 W Hampton Ave., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Denzel Johnson, program manager at the Ma’Ruf Center, said there will be 1,000 doses of vaccines available for distribution.
Pharmacy helps fill COVID-19 vaccine void city can't
February 24, 2021
Dr. Hashim Zaibak, owner of Hayat Pharmacy, said because their locations are in underserved communities, where many of their customers don't have easy access to the internet, walk-in clinics are their best option for reaching as many people as possible.
"We're used to working with a population that has challenges with the internet or people who don't have smartphones. Many of our patients still have flip phones," Zaibak said. "Many of our patients are disabled, many of our patients don't speak English as a first language."
Hayat Pharmacy finding success with walk-in clinics for COVID-19 vaccine
February 24, 2021
While challenges over location, supply and equitable access hamper people’s efforts to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Hayat Pharmacy is attempting to eliminate some hurdles through offering walk-in clinics throughout the city.
The pharmacy partnered with the Milwaukee Christian Center on the city’s south side to offer a walk-in clinic for those eligible to receive the vaccine. No appointment was necessary.
'Hayat Pharmacy offers multiple walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics
February 24, 2021
Hayat Pharmacy is offering several COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinics this week -- for those who are eligible to receive the vaccine.
Some plans undetermined for teachers to receive COVID-19 vaccines
February 24, 2021
Pharmacy students vaccinated more people 65 and older at a Milwaukee clinic run by Hayat Pharmacy Wednesday.
Hayat will help Glendale Public Schools and some other districts vaccinate teachers next week.
"We are starting to talk with school districts at specific schools and see if we can come out and vaccinate their teachers all at once," Hayat Pharmacist Lauren Splawn said.
Walk-up vaccine clinic draws crowd to Milwaukee pharmacy
February 20, 2021
Hundreds got that golden ticket Saturday by simply walking up to Hayat pharmacy on West Layton Avenue.
"People are pretty excited. The phones have been ringing all morning. People are walking in. The parking lot is full," pharmacist and owner of Hayat pharmacy, Dr. Hashim Zaibak, said."
'We did not waste a single dose': Hayat Pharmacy works through waitlist after vaccine cancelations due to snow
February 1, 2021
The snow over the weekend provided a new logistical challenge in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Pharmacist Hashim Zaibak with Hayat Pharmacy says they had about 100 people cancel their vaccine appointments Sunday because of the snow.
They worked through their waitlist to fill up those appointments. They also had about 30 walk-in appointments.
Milwaukee leaders push for equal distribution of COVID vaccine in heavily impacted communities
January 18, 2021
After seeing numbers from the Department of Health Services, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said he's pushing to make sure the communities most impacted by COVID-19 have access to the vaccine when it’s ready.
Medical professionals are finally able to receive their COVID-19 vaccines at Hayat Pharmacy. After such a long wait, medical professionals like Goody Cacal are ready for it.
'Light at the end of the tunnel': Milwaukee pharmacy receives first shipment of Pfizer vaccine
January 18, 2021
Hayat Pharmacy in Milwaukee received its very first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Monday afternoon.
"This is the light at the end of the tunnel," said Dr. Hashim Zaibak, CEO and Founder of Hayat Pharmacy.
150 doses of hope were delivered right to the Hayat Pharmacy's door - a moment so important, Dr. Zaibak made sure to accept the delivery himself.
Hayat Pharmacy Distributes Thousands of Masks, Gloves on Milwaukee's North Side
April 28, 2020
Pharmacists provide medical guidance and ensure patients get the medications they need. And they’re accessible — even to people without a primary care physician or health insurance.
Reset checks in with two licensed pharmacists on their role in the COVID-19 response.
Hayat Pharmacy Distributes Thousands of Masks, Gloves on Milwaukee's North Side
April 3, 2020
More than 3,000 sets of masks and gloves were passed out by Hayat Pharmacy on Friday, April 3, keeping social distancing in mind.
"We’re encouraging them to stay in their cars and we’ll bring them the masks and the gloves to their cars, occasionally if we get someone from the bus, we try to keep a distance," said Dr. Hashim Zaibak, Hayat Pharmacist.
Free Clinic Focused on Men's Health Opens at Milwaukee Barbershop Gee's Clippers
February 25, 2020
The aim is not only to provide medical care but also to connect residents to services to help overcome challenges with education, employment, housing, health and food insecurity that are critical to overall wellness. Gee's will also house Hayat Pharmacy's first Express Pharmacy that will be staffed three days per week and will offer over-the-counter medications for purchase but also the ability to video chat with a pharmacist.
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Gee’s Clippers, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield Launch Free Clinic to Support Men’s Health in Milwaukee
February 25, 2020
Saving lives and helping Milwaukee men get healthier. It is the mission of Gee’s MKE Wellness Clinic which marked its grand opening on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Some are calling this clinic a cut above the rest.
Gee's Clippers to Offer Resources on Men's Health at New MKE Wellness Clinic
February 25, 2020
One of Milwaukee's most popular barber and beauty shops is now offering something more important than hairstyles.
Milwaukee Reports First Pediatric Flu-Related Death, Doctors Say Season Has Been Particularly Hard
February 19, 2020
Milwaukee health officials say another child has died of flu-like complications in Wisconsin. This marks the third pediatric death in the state this season so far. This season’s flu is shaping up to be particularly hard, especially on children. But local pharmacies say they’re still offering flu shots, and it’s not too late to get one.
Pharmacists Testify in Support of Bill Aiming to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
February 12, 2020
Pharmacists and patient advocates testified Wednesday in front of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services in support of Senate Bill 100.
How to Be a Good Manager
February 11, 2020
A good manager is more than just the person in charge. To be truly effective, they must develop leadership skills that motivate each member of their team to realize their greatest potential. Doing so...
High Demand For Face Masks Affecting Milwaukee Area Pharmacies, Stores
February 4, 2020
With now more than 24,000 confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide, face masks are in high demand. The demand is now affecting Milwaukee-area retailers and pharmacies.
Local Businesses See High Demand For Face Masks in Light of Coronavirus News
January 28, 2020
As coronavirus spreads so does the demand for products like face masks. This all comes during the heart of an already active flu season.
Hayat Pharmacy Eyes $1 Million Pharmacy Makeover in Whitefish Bay
January 24, 2020
Two pharmacy owners are looking to inject new life into the former Fitzgerald Pharmacy storefront in Whitefish Bay with the opening of a Hayat Pharmacy
Wisconsin Health Officials: Flu Season Hits Early, But Not as Bad as 2017
December 18, 2019
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, flue cases are higher than normal for this time of year, but not as bad as the record-setting 2017-2018 season. The department says there have been 177 flu hospitalizations to date, up from 60 at this time last year.
Hayat Pharmacy Planning New Location at Farwell and Brady
November 26, 2019
Hayat Pharmacy is planning to open a new location on Milwaukee’s East Side at a building it recently purchased on the southwest corner of East Brady Street and North Farwell Avenue.
Hayat Pharmacy Plans Location at Former Brady Street Starbucks
November 26, 2019
Milwaukee-area pharmacy chain Hayat Pharmacy bought the site of a former Starbucks on Milwaukee’s Brady Street neighboring national giants Walgreens and CVS with plans to open a location there.
Doctors, Patients: Efforts to Block Opioid Addiction Are Also Blocking Treatment
November 20, 2019
"The fact that we are local makes it easier for us to create our own policies within the general pharmacy law," Zaibak said. "We tell our pharmacists to use their best professional judgment." Read how we are working to combat difficulties associated with opioid addiction treatment in Wisconsin.
Hayat Pharmacy Plans to Fill the Void Left by the Closing of Fitzgerald Pharmacy in Whitefish Bay
October 22, 2019
Two months after the Whitefish Bay community mourned the loss of its beloved Dan Fitzgerald Pharmacy, another independent pharmacy has stepped up to fill the void. Hayat Pharmacy, which operates 16 locations in southeastern Wisconsin, plans to open a new business, Whitefish Bay Pharmacy by Hayat, in the location vacated by Fitzgerald, 424 E. Silver Spring Drive.
Hayat Pharmacy Plans New Location at Former Fitzgerald Pharmacy Space in Whitefish Bay
October 21, 2019
The former Dan Fitzgerald Pharmacy in Whitefish Bay could soon again be home to another pharmacy that would come complete with a soda fountain. Tamir Kaloti, president of Hayat, said the pharmacy will be named Whitefish Bay Pharmacy by Hayat. Assuming Hayat receives necessary approvals from the village, Kaloti said he hopes the new pharmacy will be open in about three months.
Shortage of High-Dose Flu Vaccine
October 18, 2019
While supplies of the standard flu shot are steady, doctors recommend older patients more susceptible to influenza use the higher dose. "It's recommended for people who are 65 and older," said Zaibak. "People start panicking as soon as they hear the word 'shortage'. This is a part of the larger, national problem".
Manufacturing Delay Causes Shortage of High-Dose Flu Shot for Seniors
October 17, 2019
The CDC said Fluzone contains 4x the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines. But manufacturing was delayed after the World Health Organization delayed deciding what flu strains to use in vaccines this year. "Because it's a new formula every year, manufacturing can be very complicated," Zaibak said. "If you're 65 or older and your doctor's office or pharmacy doesn't have the high-dose vaccine, don't wait to get it. It's better to have a normal dose vaccine on board versus having no vaccine at all".
Senior Citizens Could Have Trouble Finding High-Dose Flu Shot
October 14, 2019
A potentially bad flu season could get even worse for senior citizens because some providers are having trouble keeping the high-dose shot in stock. Dr. Hashim Zaibak of Hayat Pharmacy said his wholesaler’s inventory page shows it has zero high dose shots available to purchase. "The communication we're getting is that there is a manufacturing issue. The product is on backorder," Zaibak said.
Independent Pharmacy Entrepreneur
October 11, 2019
CEO, Hashim Zaibak was featured in the latest Alumni Magazine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Find out what inspired Dr. Zaibak on opening his own pharmacy and how he plans to continue helping the underserved communities here in Milwaukee.
Superstars: Pharmacists Who Went Beyond the Call of Duty
October 4, 2019
Whether they hang their white coat at a pharmacy chain, an independent pharmacy or in academia training the next crop of pharmacists many working pharmacists are making an enormous impact beyond their regular jobs. Read how we are helping to reduce the number of nonemergency calls to the Milwaukee Fire Department via a mobile integrated healthcare program.
Taking a Shot for Alzheimer’s Health
September 11, 2019
A new partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy and Hayat Pharmacy aims to mobilize pharmacists to immunize Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers in Milwaukee.
Hayat Pharmacy Starts Initiative to Improve Health Situation for Homeless in Milwaukee's Tent City
September 4, 2019
A temporary mobile health clinic was setup under the highway overpass at 6th and Clybourn Streets to take bodily vital signs, discuss individual medical histories, and address immediate health concerns with members of the homeless neighborhood, along with medication consultation and prescription management.
Volunteers Take Time to Help Homeless
September 1, 2019
Volunteers from the Muslim Community and Health Center teamed up with Hayat Pharmacy to offer health screenings at the homeless encampment near 6th and Clybourn streets in downtown Milwaukee.
Leading the Way in Medication Management
June 3, 2019
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) School of Pharmacy is preparing its student pharmacists to become MTM providers by having students earn WPQC certification as part of their coursework. WPQC is opening up doors to be able to provide this service to patients who are more in need,” says Dr. Sokhal. “I think a lot of patients who have coverage through the state also have health literacy barriers. It is definitely more helpful for the underserved population.”
2019 Best Pharmacy in Milwaukee
June 3, 2019
The results are in! Congratulations to Hayat Pharmacy for winning 2019 LocalBest Pharmacy in Milwaukee.
Taking the Pharmacy to the Patient
June 5, 2019
UW-Madison Alumna Dimmy Sokhal has made a career out of pushing the boundaries of pharmacy practice.
Special Report: What You Need to Do to Pay Less for Your Prescription Drugs
May 17, 2019
Americans are spending more on prescription drugs than anywhere else in the world; an average of $1200 a person every year, but are you missing ways to save? CBS 58 Investigates is looking into how taking more pills could actually save you money because combination drugs can cost significantly more.
Pharmacies Have Measles Booster for Concerned Customers
April 30, 2019
Some patients worried about the national measles outbreak have been contacting doctors and pharmacies to see if they're eligible for a booster shot to help keep them healthy.
‘Down to My Lowest Point:’ As Opioid Prescriptions Fall, Investigation Shows New Drug Spikes
April 30, 2019
Wisconsin doctors are prescribing fewer opioids, but state data reveals a spike in a different category of addictive drugs that medical professionals warn has become an emerging epidemic. "They're not just a tablet that you're going to take, study for a test, and do well," CEO of Hayat Pharmacy Dr. Hashim Zaibak said, referring to stimulant medications like Adderall and Vyvanse, which are used to treat ADHD. "They're very, very addictive medications."
Hayat Pharmacy Taps Into New Tech, Ensuring Patients Have ‘Easy, Convenient’ Way to Get Their Meds
April 22, 2019
Keeping track of your medications can be difficult both for patients and their caregivers. Officials at Hayat Pharmacy are tapping into new technology that could help you keep track of your pills.
Hayat Pharmacy Considering Building at North and 10th for Possible HQ
March 27, 2019
Kaloti said the company was attracted to the property on the corner of North and 10th because of its size, its proximity to the freeway, its ample parking and its location in a growing neighborhood. The building is also close by an existing Hayat Pharmacy location at the southeast corner of West North Avenue and North 20th Street.
The Role of Independent Pharmacies
March 21, 2019
Pharmacies offer a variety of services, ranging from medicine to vaccinations to blood pressure support. We talk with two guests about the role of the independent pharmacies in the community and what their future might look like.
How Shopping Around for Your Medications Can Save You Money
March 5, 2019
Hashim Zaibak, the CEO at Hayat Pharmacy, a small, local Milwaukee Pharmacy, tells the I-Team the patients who ask the best questions get the best prices. He said there are three groups of patients, all of whom have different questions they can ask to save the most money...
Get More From Your Pharmacy
January 31, 2019
"Personalized care like that seems to be what people value in a drugstore—and where independent pharmacies often seem to excel." Learn how all of us at Hayat are working to make your experience as pain-free and cost-effective as possible.
Free Lunch, Beer and Jazz: Milwaukee Offers for Federal Employees Hit by Shutdown
January 23, 2019
Businesses around the Milwaukee area are offering deals to assist federal employees affected by the government shutdown.
Hayat Pharmacy Offers Help to Federal Employees Affected by Government Shutdown
January 15, 2019
Families of federal employees are feeling the financial sting of the government shutdown, and one Wisconsin company is making sure that members of the local community can still get their expensive but life saving prescription medicines.
Does Your Pharmacy Offer Antipsychotic Injections?
May 1, 2018
About 8.5 million American adults live with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Failure to take medications as prescribed is a major problem in those populations. Long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) can help improve adherence.
Pharmacist House Calls Break the Language Barrier Between Patients and Providers
December 14, 2018
Understanding medical treatment can be challenging, especially when patients and their health care providers don't speak the same language. Officials at Hayat Pharmacy in Milwaukee are working to improve language barriers with a personal touch.
Faith at Work
November 26, 2018
For many religious business leaders, faith doesn’t get checked at the door when they enter their workplace as their beliefs are as much a part of their professional lives as they are their personal lives. And when business leaders bring their faith into the workplace, faith-based values naturally become their guide to operating a company – from interacting with employees to handling finances. As Muslim business owners, Bushra and Hashim Zaibak make sure they operate their business in close alignment with the values of their faith.
Hayat Pharmacy Builds a Healthier Milwaukee by Focusing on the Youngest Customers
October 22, 2018
Hayat Pharmacy’s leadership knows the value of supporting families—both from within its customer base and beyond. And Hayat recognizes the value of engaging with communities. When Hayat learned more about other organizations’ work to support families, and how these efforts aligned with Hayat’s mission to “ensure that the people and communities we serve are healthy now, and stay healthy,” it was easy to discuss a partnership with Vroom.
Not one Month, but a Lifetime of Commitment to Pharmacy
October 18, 2018
Lester Carter, RPh, a native of Omaha, has blazed his own path as a pharmacist. “Can you imagine how many Afro-American pharmacists were registered in Nebraska in the 1950s? You could count them on one hand. When I graduated from Creighton University in ‘58, there were two in the whole state,” he said. Sixty years later, at 87, Carter is still going strong—treating the third and fourth generations of his patients’ families at Hayat Carter Herbal in Milwaukee.
NCPA Leadership Team
October 15, 2018
Bill Osborn of Osborn Drugs, Inc. in Miami, Okla., was installed as 2018-2019 NCPA president at the annual convention in Boston last week. The House of Delegates also elected pharmacist Hashim Zaibak, owner of Hayat Pharmacy in Milwaukee, as fifth vice president, the newest association officer.
Shingles Vaccine in High Demand
October 13, 2018
A former Milwaukee news anchor is recovering from shingles, and she's urging all baby boomers to get vaccinated, but there is a shortage of the vaccine.
Hayat Pharmacy: Behind the Scenes
September 3, 2018
In an industry dominated by giants like Walgreens and CVS, Milwaukee-based Hayat Pharmacy is carving out its own niche by placing an emphasis on services and lower prices. The company delivers prescriptions to about 1,000 customers per day, making stops at homes, schools, and workplaces. Hayat also offers personalized packaging with medications separated by day and time to cut down on the need for multiple pill bottles. And most of the pharmacy’s locations have private rooms for vaccinations.
Community Engagement: The Heart of Building an Early Learning Nation
September 1, 2018
Vroom, an initiative of the Bezos Family Foundation, has provided a centerpiece for many of Milwaukee’s community engagement efforts. Vroom is based on a powerful notion that “You already have what it takes to be a brain builder.” Vroom offers 1000+ easy activities for parents and caregivers, all based on science and available in multiple languages, that turn everyday activities between parents and caregivers and children into brain-building moments.
Delivering on Adherence: How Packaging and Med Sync Drive Results
August 27, 2018
Hashim Zaibak, Pharm.D., has built Hayat Pharmacy into an 11-location chain in the Milwaukee area, with a focus on improving adherence and patient outcomes in underserved communities, including those with recent immigrants who are often not very familiar with the U.S. healthcare system and pharmacy services. Find out why Zaibak has adherence packaging playing a central role, and his thoughts on the Amazon-PillPack acquisition.
Three More Innovative Community Pharmacies Partner With the School to Welcome Residents
June 8, 2018
Hayat Pharmacy, which has more than 10 locations around the Milwaukee area, goes the extra mile to take care of their underserved patients—literally—and takes pharmacy services to them, whether it’s at their home, in a church, a senior center, or a physician’s clinic. Preceptor Dimmy Sokhal (PharmD ’13), who completed both her PharmD and residency through the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy, sees patients so regularly in doctors’ clinics that she has space in their clinic.
Hayat Pharmacy Protects Health and Environment With Medication Disposal Boxes
June 5, 2018
During the recent National Prevention Week, Hayat Pharmacy announced that it would be the first pharmacy chain in the Milwaukee area to place drop boxes for unused medicines at each of its locations.
Expanding the Dream of Dr. Carter to Build Healthy Communities
May 23, 2018
Dr. Lester L. Carter, Jr. grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and was the first African American to open his neighborhood pharmacy in 1968. Hashim Zaibak, Pharm. D. was born in Palestine and came to America in 1992. In 2011 he began the Hayat Pharmacy chain in the Milwaukee area, taking the company’s name from the Arabic word for ‘life.’
Meet Dr. Lester Carter
November 28, 2015
When Lester Carter opened his drug store at 2400 W. Burleigh nearly a half-century ago, his former boss told him that he wouldn’t last six months as a “black guy in a German neighborhood,” he recalled. Today he is a beloved figure on Milwaukee’s North Side, helping to cure generations of neighborhood residents with his own herbal preparations.
‘Take Back My Meds MKE’ Urges You to Do Some Spring Cleaning, Dispose of Unused Medications
March 21, 2018
Spring is here -- and so is an important message about preventing opioid addiction. The organization "Take Back My Meds MKE" said the first day of spring is the perfect day to dispose of unused medication.
Generic Liquid Tamiflu in Short Supply as Hospitals Ban Kids Under 12 This Flu Season
February 7, 2018
Froedtert Hospital officials on Wednesday, Feb. 7 announced they're limiting visitor access to birth centers at Froedtert Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital and Community Memorial Hospitals during the remainder of the flu season -- effective Thursday, Feb. 8. This, as officials shut down a school in Milwaukee for the remainder of the week because of the high number of sick students and staff members, and the generic version of liquid Tamiflu is in short supply in the Milwaukee area.
Fighting Milwaukee's Opioid Crisis
January 17, 2018
Headlines continue to sweep the country as the death toll continues to soar, telling us that we, as a country, are in crisis. Access to prescription medication is easier than ever, making it possible to feed an addiction that many people may have developed without realizing it. Necessary drugs prescribed by a doctor turns into a need, as the trend of over-prescribing combined with withdrawal is a guided road into dangerous territory.
How the CVS-Aenta Deal Affects Wisconsin Patients
December 4, 2017
A multi-billion dollar deal could reshape the country's healthcare industry, and threaten some independent pharmacies. “When these acquisitions happened in the past, independent pharmacies suffered," said Hashim Zaibak.
The Question You Need to Ask to Save on Your Prescriptions
October 31, 2017
Many people assume if they use insurance and get generic medications, they will get the best price on their prescriptions, but that’s not always the case. Hashim Zaibak, CEO of Hayat Pharmacy, sits down with CBS 58 to discuss how you can save the most money.
Hayat Pharmacy Becomes First Partner in "Adopt a Drop Box" Program
October 26, 2017
Read how Hayat Pharmacy is teaming up with Take Back My Meds MKE and the Medical Society of Milwaukee County to fight the opioid crisis in Milwaukee.
How To Grow Your Business In A Shrinking Industry
January 11, 2017
CEO of Hayat Pharmacy, Hashim Zaibak, was mentioned by Forbes. In this article, you will read about how Hashim came up with low-cost, effective, and innovative ideas and solutions for patients as well as growing the pharmacy.
Community Paramedicine Expanding at Milwaukee Fire Department
June 14, 2016
Our guests included Captain Michael Wright with the Milwaukee Fire Department, Interim President Ibrahim Massalha with Hayat Pharmacies, and Director of Health Plan Clinical Services Lynn Kryfke with Children's Community Health Plan.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Urge State to Investigate
Rising Drug Prices
May 25, 2016
There's a new plan in Wisconsin to cut the growing cost of prescription drugs. The idea involves having the state analyze drug prices to determine whether they're reasonable.
Partnership Aims to Keep the Homeless Healthy
April 17, 2016
A new community partnership is working to bring first responders directly to Milwaukee’s homeless individuals and families. City leaders announced the program at the Cathedral Center Saturday as a collaboration with the Fire Department’s Community Paramedic program, the Homeless Task Force and Hayat Pharmacy.
Hayat Pharmacy First to Implement ATP® 2 Automated Tablet Packager by TCGRx
March 10, 2016
Hayat Pharmacies, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, has partnered with TCGRx to become their first client, in the Milwaukee metro area, to implement the ATP 2; a revolutionary new automated tablet packaging system.
Milwaukee’s Hayat Pharmacy Customers Can Now Have Prescription Drugs Delivered
January 23, 2016
A pharmacy with a business plan that could be a life-saver. The new Hayat Pharmacy located on N. 53rd and Villard Avenue in Milwaukee is serving the Hmong community by delivering prescriptions to its customers.
CVS Joins Hayat Pharmacy In The Fight Against Smoking
February 5, 2014
CVS Caremark announced Wednesday that it will stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products at its CVS/pharmacy stores by October 1 of this year. The retailer said the move makes CVS/pharmacy the first chain of national pharmacies to take tobacco products off the shelves.
Hayat Pharmacy Nationally Recognized by Outcomes MTM
Hayat Pharmacy was recognized by OutcomesMTM for demonstrating exceptional dedication to Medication Therapy Management and commitment to improving the health of their patients in the nation.
Hayat Pharmacy Named McKesson Pharmacy of the Year
McKesson’s Pharmacy of the Year award recognizes independent pharmacies for the exceptional contributions they make to their communities and the leadership they demonstrate in the areas of quality patient care, innovative marketing and technology adoption.
Hayat Pharmacy Featured on Independent Pharmacy Cooperative
Growing and detail-oriented Hayat Pharmacy is improving health care in the Brew City, propelled by its strong relationship with IPC.
Hayat Pharmacy With Million Hearts in Wisconsin
Hayat Pharmacy was featured on Million Hearts In Wisconsin for their outstanding efforts.
Hayat Pharmacy Speaks With Fox 6 Regarding Pharmacy Robberies
November 24, 2013
Federal agents and local police are teaming up to crack down on the rampant abuse of prescription painkillers.
Pharmacy Plans Four Central City Locations
A fledgling pharmacy chain with two Milwaukee central city locations plans to open two more this year and another two in 2013 by serving customers who largely are not covered by private insurance.
Hayat Pharmacy Receives The WPQC Practice Spotlight
The Wisconsin Pharmacy Quality Collaborative (WPQC) is an initiative of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW) whose goals are to:
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Improve Medication Use Among Patients
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Improve Patient Safety
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Reduce Health Care Costs