After 35 years at Southwest Health Systems, pharmacist Marc Meyer is retiring.
The hospital will celebrate him and his achievements Thursday, Nov. 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a party in the atrium at Southwest Memorial Hospital.
The public is welcome – and encouraged – to attend.
Meyer got his start in the field at the University of Kansas, where he studied prepharmacy studies. He graduated with a pharmacy degree from the University of Wyoming in 1982.
Before Southwest Health Systems, he bounced around a bit.
He got his start in Laramie, Wyoming, at Brothers’ Pharmacy. From there, he went to Phoenix and Roundup, Montana, before landing in Cortez.
“Marc has been a cornerstone of SHS,” a news release said.
At Southwest Health System, Meyer was an infection preventionist and the director of infection control. In 2018, he was named director of pharmacy services.
“Marc’s contributions to the field are extensive,” the release said.
He’ has coauthored 15 papers and guidelines, and his work has been recognized nationally. He’s been invited “to speak at conferences and webinars” put on by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to name a few.
During the pandemic, Meyer “led SHS’ response efforts, including mass vaccine clinics that administered over 45,000 doses,” the release said. That work earned his team the Clinical Excellence Award from HealthTrust.
“Marc Meyer has been a pillar of leadership for patient care, quality and growth for not only SHS but for our community,” said Chief Nursing Officer Lisa Gates. “Thank you, Marc, for your commitment to excellence in our community and for creating lasting programs for patients that will remain steadfast.”
