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Kinney Drugs, the leading healthcare organization in New York and Vermont, presented some of its most exceptional pharmacists and stores with awards at its recent Pharmacy Conference at the Turning Stone in Verona, N.Y.

The pinnacle of the event is the presentation of awards honoring pharmacists who have shown the greatest commitment to patient care and the company throughout the year. These individuals and store teams have made it their mission to express Kinney Drugs' culture of caring for the community, to their colleagues, business partners and most importantly their customers.

Outstanding Community Service is one of the top awards given at the conference each year. Community service is a cornerstone of Kinney Drugs and is what separates them for other pharmacies in the communities they serve. Lisa Brown, R.Ph. at the Elbridge, N.Y. store received the Outstanding Community Service Award. This award is presented to a pharmacist who exemplifies exceptional commitment and dedication to his community. "Her commitment to the community as well as her profession is unwavering and admirable", stated Mike Duteau Director of Pharmacy Services. Customer comment cards pour in about Lisa and her continued dedication to his patients. Lisa goes above and beyond to build business while bettering the lives of the patients she serves in many Kinney communities, she also he finds time to dedicate to local charities in her community.

About Kinney Drugs

Kinney Drugs is a leading community pharmacy and retail business. Founded in 1903 by Burt Orrin Kinney, the company has gradually grown into a network of 88 stores in central and northern New York and Vermont. Many are freestanding units offering drive-through pharmacy services and one-hour photo developing; all have free prescription delivery and online refill services. Kinney Drugs operates its own distribution warehouse to service its retail locations.

The company also operates three divisions that bring healthcare services to the customer outside of the retail environment. These include ProAct, Inc., a full service prescription benefit management company, HealthDirect institutional pharmacy services and HealthDirect mail order pharmacy services. Kinney Drugs is an employee-owned company headquartered in upstate New York. For more information, visit www.kinneydrugs.com.