01/12/2026
Today is National Pharmacist Day! We’re proud to recognize and honor the important contributions and accomplishments of our remarkable pharmacists. Their knowledge, skill and dedication ensure our patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care every single day.
Whether advising on complex medications, preventing drug interactions, administering vaccines or supporting public health during critical times, our pharmacists bring their very best to every patient interaction – every day. Their expansive expertise makes them some of the most trusted professionals in healthcare.
They are also passionate about advancing the entire pharmacy profession. And we’re thrilled to support them in their efforts. Recently, a group of University Hospital pharmacists and technicians delivered continuing education presentations and received several awards at the annual meeting of the Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacy (OSHP).
Bridget Gegorski, PharmD, MS, BCSCP, Manager, Medication Safety and Compliance, Natalie Kuchik, Pharm.D., MS, BCSCP, USP Specialist and Tom Kahle, Pharm.D., MSHI, BCSP, Director, Pharmacy Informatics, received the OSHP Medication Safety Award.
Vicky Lubarsky, RPH, MBA, BCACP, Manager, Transitions of Care, was named the OSHP Health-System Pharmacist of the Year.
Indrani Kar, PharmD, DPLA, FASHP, Manager, Formulary and Drug Policy, was named the OSHP Preceptor of the Year.
Isabella Popielarczyk, Manager, CMC Pharmacy Distribution, received the OSHP PGY2 Resident Award.
We’re grateful to all UH pharmacists for their leadership and tireless commitment to patient well-being. Our health system is stronger because of you. If you’d like to help us continue to elevate pharmacy excellence, we invite you to explore our opportunities and join our team. https://tinyurl.com/yuz9mvbd