Kay Pharmacy

06/27/2025

Our owner, Mike Koelzer, had the opportunity to talk to Josh Berry from FOX 17 about unstable old drugs found in the Rudell Drug Store display within the Streets of Old Grand Rapids exhibit forcing the Grand Rapids Public Museum to shut down for the day.

06/27/2025

Our owner, Mike Koelzer had the chance to chat with Josh Berry from FOX 17 about health habits that matter year-round—even in the summer. See 📹 in article.

I had the chance to chat with Josh Berry from Josh Berry from FOX 17 : WXMI TV about health habits that matter year-round—even in the summer.

06/27/2025

Our owner, Mike Koelzer, had the chance to chat with Josh Berry from FOX 17 about health habits that matter year-round—even in the summer.

06/26/2025

An interview our owner, Mike Koelzer, was in.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum had to close suddenly Wednesday morning after old and potentially unstable drugs were found inside an exhibit.

04/28/2025

🚀 New episode: Koelzer Brothers Reminisce: Lessons from the Pharmacy and Dad. Pete Koelzer, Tom Koelzer, Tim Koelzer, and Mike Koelzer return to where it all started—the family drugstore. From early paper routes to late nights after close mopping the store, they reflect on the work ethic, values, and business lessons they learned from their dad. It’s a heartfelt, behind-the-scenes look at how one small pharmacy helped shape four lives—and four very different careers. Listen to the complete episode here: https://www.bizofpharmpod.com/koelzer-brothers-reminisce-lessons-from-the-pharmacy-dad-pete-tom-tim-mike-koelzer-koelzer/

04/15/2025

Coming Monday 4/28: Koelzer Brothers Reminisce: Lessons from the Pharmacy and Dad.

Pete Koelzer, Tom Koelzer, Tim Koelzer, and Mike Koelzer return to where it all started—the family drugstore. From early paper routes to late nights after close mopping the store, they reflect on the work ethic, values, and business lessons they learned from their dad. It’s a heartfelt, behind-the-scenes look at how one small pharmacy helped shape four lives—and four very different careers. Subscribe now at bizofpharmpod.com so you don’t miss it.

03/25/2025

I’ve been waiting a long time for this. In a few weeks, my brothers—Tom Koelzer, Pete Koelzer, Tim Koelzer—and I (Mike Koelzer) are sitting down to record something special: a conversation about our teenage years working at the family pharmacy. We all took different career paths, but the unfiltered memories from the "drugstore" still come up around the campfire. This time, we’re hitting “record.” Publishing date TBD, but stay tuned. It’s going to be a great one. Subscribe today at bizofpharmpod.com to not miss it!

03/20/2025

Celebrating 80 years

11/29/2024

https://youtu.be/Sh8fimDmhGA?si=JwkSAY3S1Dm1clvW

Koelzer family celebrates 50 years of football game tradition

11/22/2024

Mike Koelzer had the chance to talk with WZZM about cold remedies—what works, what doesn’t, and how to feel better this season.

A pharmacist walks us through the handful of medications to have on hand to treat colds and other viral infections.

07/12/2024

📢 Attention! With recent Rite Aid closures in our city, we at Kay Pharmacy are ready to welcome and serve you. Celebrating 80 years of dedicated service, we continue to thrive as your trusted non-chain pharmacy.

💊 Need assistance? Call us at 616-361-7319 or visit our website at www.kaypharmacy.com.

07/09/2024

📺 I had the opportunity to appear on WZZM -13 to discuss the challenges pharmacies are facing due to recent store closures, largely driven by the anti-competitive practices of PBMs. This situation significantly impacts how and where people can access their medications. 🏥💊

Research shows that Michigan's Rite Aid closure falls in line with others across the nation. Pharmacies are under pressure and not all of them can stay afloa...