From one legacy to the next
Published 11:30 am Tuesday, March 15, 2016
- Ed retires from his position as a pharmacist after working at Payless Drugs in Springville for over 30 years. He will be honored at a retirement celebration on Wednesday, March 16.
Payless Drugs in Springville congratulates one pharmacist on retirement and welcomes a new member to the team. Congratulate Ed on his retirement at Payless Drugs in Springville on Wednesday, March 16 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Ed Warren has been a pharmacist at Payless Drugs in Springville since 1984. Throughout his years at the pharmacy, Ed has nothing but fond memories of his team and patients.
“My team here has been incredible, I just love them,” Warren said. “They’re all good folks who really want to help our patients as much as they can.”
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Ed joined the Springville team after attending Auburn University’s School of Pharmacy. The people he has served over his career are one of the things he will miss the most about working at Payless.
“I like to help people, that’s why I got in this business in the beginning,” Warren said. “The patients I help here are really good people. The folks in this town are really good people and they’ve been great to work with.”
As Ed retires, he leaves big shoes to fill. Fortunately, when the time came to find another pharmacist, Payless Drugs’ owner Boyd Ennis knew the person for the job.
Kandi Barnes has been working at the Morris location of Payless Drugs since July of 2015. She said that when Boyd called her, she felt like Springville was the perfect opportunity for her and was thrilled to make the move. Kandi joined the Payless team after working in corporate pharmacies for years.
“I really wanted to get into the independent pharmacy world,” Barnes said. “I love the people aspect of pharmacy and I wanted to find a place that allowed me to embrace that.”
Kandi found that in Payless Drugs. Patients come first for the pharmacists and customer service is something the whole staff strives for on a daily basis. Counseling and getting to know patients personally is a priority for everyone on staff at Payless.
“I love being able to talk to my patients about their medications, and I love the relationships I build with them as their pharmacist,” Barnes said. “Everyone here is focused on patient care and I can already tell I’ll love it here.”
As far as following in Ed’s footsteps go, Kandi is excited for the opportunity to cultivate the same legacy that he enjoyed in Springville.
“I have heard a lot of great things about Ed and know that he is very beloved here,” Barnes said. “He’s been here a long time and I am excited to settle into that role, I really love this community.”
Kandi is excited to start the transition of making Springville her home. She is already involved in the community through church and friends and is looking forward to becoming a permanent fixture in the community.
“I can’t wait to become more involved and get to know my patients more,” Barnes said. “I am excited to be in Springville and so looking forward to serving our community.”
Services Offered:
- Flu Shots
- Immunizations
- Private Consultations
- Bio Freeze
- Pain Medication
- Cold and Allergy Medication
- Vitamins
- Oral Health products
- First Aid items
- Infant Care
- Shower and Bath items
- Denco Products
- Pet Health Products
Contact:
(205) 467-7988
460 Walker Dr.
Springville, AL 35146
