MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- St. Charles’ new community pharmacy in Madras opened to the public on Monday, bucking the nationwide trend of pharmacy closures and helping fill a critical health need for the region.

“Today is an exciting day for our community and St. Charles, as we are opening a pilot community pharmacy in Madras to help increase access to medicine for Central Oregonians,” said Todd Shields, vice president and hospital administrator for St. Charles Madras.

“We are tremendously grateful to the organizations that supported the effort to open a new pharmacy, including the Central Oregon Health Council, Roundhouse Foundation, Bean Foundation and Mid Oregon Credit Union. Thanks to this outpouring of support, we are able to provide this much-needed service to the residents of Jefferson

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