Pharmacy launches medication dispensing system

The Dayton-based pharmacy chain Clark’s Rx has launched a service it calls DailyDose Pac, a daily medication dispensing system in which all tablets and capsules that a customer takes on a daily, routine basis are organized into clearly labeled packets with medication name, day, and time that they are to be taken.

Clark’s officials said in a news release that their pharmacies are the first in the area to use this new technology, which is designed to ensure that medications are given consistently and correctly. “We are continually looking for technology that can help patients live healthier lives,” said Tim Clark, president of Clark’s Rx. “DailyDose is that type of technology.”

Patients can use DailyDose for a $10 monthly fee, which includes shipping and handling. Details can be obtained at any Clark’s Rx.

‘Black Thursday’ fallout

The following quote was included in a news release distributed by Sears/Kmart, and it ran in a front-page Dayton Daily News story a couple of weeks ago about more stores starting “Black Friday” shopping on, well, Thanksgiving Day:

“We understand that many of our associates want to spend time with their families on the holiday, so Sears and Kmart will staff its stores with seasonal associates and those who have volunteered to work on Thanksgiving Day,” said Ron Boire, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer for Sears and Kmart.

Judging from some phone calls I received, some Kmart employees did not completely agree with their executive vice president’s definition of the word “volunteered.”

United Way appointment

Karen M.R. Townsend has been appointed senior vice president for resource development at United Way of the Greater Dayton Area. Townsend most recently served as director of faculty development at Central State University, and previously worked at Ohio State and Wright State universities. In her new role at United Way, she will direct resource-development strategies and oversee efforts to promote strong year-round partnerships with donors and will provide primary leadership for the local annual campaign, according to a United Way news release.

Eating well

In restaurant news, you should know that the second location of Taqueria Mixteca at 2190 Shiloh Springs Road in Trotwood is now open. The popular Taqueria Mixteca has operated its flagship restaurant at 1609 E. Third St. in Dayton for seven years.

Meanwhile, the owners of Roost Modern Italian, Dana Downs and Beth Hirschbach, celebrated the restaurant’s one-year anniversary by signing up for another gig: they’ll be operating the new Leo Bistro inside the Dayton Art Institute. The bistro will launch sometime in December; it will be open to the public and will focus on lunch service, serving food influenced by Mexican, French and Italian cuisines.

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