06/27/2024
Kristen Strefling is a pharmacist and proud Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy graduate. Kristen's 15+-year career has taken her to West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, BSA Health System in Amarillo, and for the past decade, University Medical Center Inpatient Pharmacy (UMC) in Lubbock.
Kristen’s role as an inpatient pharmacist at UMC involves discharge medication reconciliation, identifying and resolving discrepancies or errors in prescriptions, to ensure patient safety. She also counsels high-risk patients to help reduce readmissions and improve HCAHPS scores (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Survey).
Earlier this year, Kristen suffered a stroke at the age of 41. She sees this life-altering event as a profound blessing that has reshaped her outlook on life, filling her with a deep sense of gratitude. Her remarkable journey back to health is a testament to her strength and tenacity and is an inspiration to everyone around her. Almost fully recovered, Kristen eagerly anticipates returning to work in August.
Kristen is a member of the Lubbock County Medical Society Alliance. She and her husband, interventional cardiologist Jason Strefling, DO, are proud parents of three children aged 7, 9, and 10. Kristen enjoys entertaining friends at home, playing pickleball and mahjong, and is a passionate tennis player.
Reflecting on her stroke, Kristen says, “My gratitude knows no bounds.” She is determined to give back more than she has received, both professionally and personally. As she prepares to return to work and cherishes precious moments with her family, Kristen’s journey embodies resilience and the power of a grateful heart.
Lubbock County Medical Society Alliance TTUHSC-Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
