The PMH pharmacy staff includes (l-r) staff pharmacist Katherine Blystone, pharmacy techs Jamie Salkeld and Amanda Taylor, and pharmacy manager Thomas Ulrich. 
The pharmacy also offers a wide selection of over-the-counter medications.
The pharmacy storefront is located between the emergency department and the hallway to the Medical Office Building.

“We wanted to provide a more convenient pharmacy option for our patients and residents,” said hospital CEO Steve Jarosinski. “Certainly, our goal is for patients to see their provider and then be able to go straight to the pharmacy to have their prescription filled, but you don’t have to be a patient of a PMH provider. We will take a prescription from any doctor or nurse practitioner and do our best to fill it as quickly as possible.”

Patients may even switch their prescriptions to PMH’s pharmacy before seeing their provider.

“If a patient already has a prescription written, they can call us, and we can work with their current pharmacy to have that prescription sent to us to fill,” said pharmacy manager Thomas Ulrich. “The provider can also write a new prescription, but the patient may have to see their provider before they write a new script. We want to make it as easy as possible for the community to utilize our services.”

The new Community Pharmacy also has a drive-up window available for patients.

“Offering a drive-thru option was something we knew we wanted to have from the beginning,” said Jarosinski. “Whether the unpredictability of the weather or just the ease of using a drive-thru, we are excited about this feature and think the community will be, too.”

In addition to filling prescriptions, the pharmacy will also have a wide selection of over-the-counter medications. “We offer some of the most common medications, such as pain relievers, allergy, cold and flu meds, antacids, and vitamins,” said Ulrich.

PMH also unveiled a new prescription savings card. The card is available to everyone, but is especially for those patients with no insurance or a high-deductible insurance plan. “Patients shouldn’t have to decide between groceries or their needed medications. The goal of the prescription savings card is to be able to offer the lowest price possible to our community members,” said Jarosinski.

With the Winamac pharmacy now open, the hospital is planning a satellite location in Francesville that is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2024.

To contact the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Community Pharmacy, please call (574) 946-2108.

PMH’s Community Pharmacy will be open seven days a week. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. The pharmacy will close each weekday from 12:30 to 1 p.m.

 

Local News Briefs

Pulaski County GOP caucus June 21 to fill county council vacancy

The Pulaski County Republican Party has issued a notice that it will hold a caucus at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, June 21, to fill a vacancy on the county council. The caucus will be held at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac.

Party chairman Kenneth Boswell reports Dist. 3 councilman Jerry Locke has resigned effective June 30. A former county commissioner, Locke joined the council in July 2022 to fill a vacancy. He was then elected to a four-year term in November that year. His successor will fill the remainder of that term through 2026.

Circus comes to town June 17

Save on pre-sale tickets

WINAMAC - The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Winamac Tuesday, June 17, at the Winamac Town Park for two shows, the first starting at 5:30 p.m., and the second beginning at 7 p.m. Each show lasts about an hour and a half.

The event is sponsored by the Winamac Kiwanis Club.

Pulaski County Farmers Market open for 2025 season

Pulaski County Farmers Market is open for the summer season with a weekly location in Winamac.

The Market features fresh produce, plus, local meats, maple syrup, honey, eggs, baked goods, sweet treats, cut flowers and coffee. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturdays June through September, on Main Street in front of the courthouse in Winamac.

Francesville ‘Family Fun in Park’ June 28

FRANCESVILLE – The Uptown Project, in partnership with West Central Youth League, will sponsor its “Family Fun in the Park,” from 6 p.m. to sunset, Saturday, June 28.

The public is welcome to join in for a fun evening of fellowship at the Francesville Town Park.

PCPL activities, programs listed for June

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for June. They include the Summer Reading Program, a youth improve camp, a children’s program on bubbles, and a stuffed animal sleepover.

For more information on any program, call the library at 574-946-3432 or visit the library’s website at www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us.

 

Indiana News

4C Health purchases Curtis Building from PMH

PERU - 4C Health is marking its 50th year in business with an exciting development for Pulaski County operations with the purchase of the Curtis Building from Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

The building is located north of Winamac, just off U.S. 35, at 2418 Curtis Drive.

Yakym surprises 'Hoosier Heroes' with Congressional records

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27) –Congressman Rudy Yakym honored two local first responders Tuesday recognizing their “exceptional service and commitment to their communities.”

Pulaski County Deputy Christopher Parish and Culver Community Police Chief Ryleigh Carr received entries into the Congressional Record.

Young, colleagues address shortage of mental health providers in schools

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27) – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) reintroduced the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act to address the shortage of mental health providers in schools by boosting the pipeline of graduate students trained to become school psychologists, counselors, and social workers.

“Access to mental health resources improves the safety, well-being, and academic success of Hoosier students,” said Sen. Young. “Our bill will both support the school-based mental health workforce and address the critical need for these professionals.”

Pulaski County unemployment rate drops to 2.4% in April

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 2.4 percent in April, down from 3.1 percent in March, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday, (May 22). The rate was 3.1 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,777 employed persons in a labor force of 6,943 in April. In March those numbers were 6,753 of 6,967. A year ago the numbers were 6,388 of 6.591.

 

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CFoPC awards$17,000 to community organizations

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC)  announced Thursday (June 5) $17,000 has been awarded in grants to four local nonprofits and community organizations.

The Foundation works to strengthen the community through funding, convening and fostering collaboration among nonprofits to amplify their impact.

Winamac Community HS presents 2025 senior awards

WINAMAC - Winamac Community High School has announced its 2025 Senior Awards winners, honoring graduates for various academic and athletic awards, and scholarships.

The awards were presented at the annual Senior Awards program Friday evening (May 30).

Winamac Community HS 2025 commencement exercises held June 1

Senior photos featured

WINAMAC - Commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 at Winamac Community High School were held Sunday June 1, at the high school gymnasium.

Diplomas were presented to 81 seniors.

Human Services celebrates 50 years

Pulaski County Human Services (PCHS) continued the celebration of its golden anniversary Wednesday (May 28) at its annual Senior Citizen Health and Resource Fair in Star City.

PCHS is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to low-income, disabled, and elderly households, as well as general public-transportation and referral services in Pulaski County.

West Central HS awards diplomas to 41 seniors

Senior photos featured

FRANCESVILLE - The 58th annual commencement exercises at West Central High School were held Sunday (May 25), in the school gymnasium. Diplomas were awarded to 41 seniors.

The program opened with a baccalaureate service at 2 p.m., sponsored by the West Central Ministerial Association, followed by the commencement ceremonies.