Rankos' Stadium Pharmacy

10/01/2025

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09/23/2025

Cicra 1978 Tacoma Historic Preservation Rankos' Stadium Pharmacy's own, Don Hebert, Pharmacist is a key advocate and was very active in the Medical Society of Pierce County. His work is highlighted throughout the Bulletin! Reading this reminds me of Uncle Don's commitment to patient advocacy and his compassionate, giving nature...

He worked as a pharmacist at Rankos' Stadium Pharmacy with MDs, patients, and others in the field for the safety and advancement of healthcare in Pierce County. Actively advocating for pharmacist/MD relationships, conversations, patient safety, and more.

One specific area of Don's interest highlighted in the bulletin. conveyed concern about misinterpretation of patients (in this case, diabetic patients) in need of medical care, who were mistakenly being interpreted as impaired for other reasons.

Don Hebert did so much good. He was deeply committed and worked for the protection of patients and the advancement of the profession. He was an early advocate of the pharmacist/MD close line of collaboration.

It's so interesting to read about how the profession of pharmacy has changed over the years. The respected and renowned MD who wrote a featured article referenced above wrote: "Did you know that the pharmacist is now required to ask the patient if he is allergic to the drug prescribed for him by the physician? I wasn’t aware of this requirement and it raised my hackles, for I consider it my responsibility to know these possibilities and be on guard for them."
...Things sure have changed...as a pharmacist, I'm honored to support prescribers and patients and when I request allergies...it is with the best of intentions...to protect each patient and assure we are a line of defense for every prescriber and patient...to all work together for the best patient outcomes and safety. And honored to carry on the traditions George Rankos, Gregory Rankos, Don Hebert, and the many pharmacists who devoted their lifes to patients and the constant evolution and betterment of the profession through Rankos Pharmacy

You will never to be forgotten, Uncle Don Hebert

09/22/2025

Rankos' Stadium Pharmacy is hiring! We have an opening for a full time, experienced Pharmacy Technician. This is a high touch pharmacy. We are different from other pharmacies in the way we operate not only bc we are independent and community focused but our work flow is unique....we fill by patient...so the processes are different....You will have time and be encouraged to do all you can to assist one person at a time and do all you can to individualize their needs and assure they receive everything they want in the way they want....We emphasize sustainability in all we do...with a green emphasis in all our practices. We are committed to business sustainability, patient complete care, and environmentally conscientious practices.

We want to meet you!! Please bring a copy of your active, unrestricted WA Pharmacy Technician License, and additional licenses you have, your CV, and anything else in and fill an app out!!

Thank you!!

09/20/2025

T MINUS 10 DAYS!!! We need your support!!!

We need a miracle!!!
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City of Tacoma Government US Postal Service Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland Rumbaugh Speaker Laurie Jinkins Jake Fey for State Representative, 27th District Rep. Emily Randall Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Tacoma Weekly Tacoma Historic Preservation Friends of Ryan Mello Donald J. Trump
Still working all night (many in a row) to fight for the USPS inside of Rankos Pharmacy....going on 7 days straight working as a pharmacist and looking forward to tomorrow's 12 hour day (6th day back to back). Thank you to everyone who is helping us advocate for our USPS...we are working so hard bc we believe there is hope!! Please help us save our Stadium Substation!! Up all night...night after night for this fight. We won't give up.

Pls find the preliminary results from the survey to justify our Postal Station's existence...there is a lot more feedback (from paper forms filled out in store).

Many thanks

Survey is still accepting results https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiZ4h5bz9_l84nYXM6akVUAmVTXn2Wq965ZI82E5h4hKhP0Q/viewform?usp=dialog

09/20/2025

Rankos' Stadium Pharmacy has an opening for an experienced Pharmacy Technician! We are interviewing and offering working-trial interview experiences as we make vital decisions.

Please reach out to us and send:
1-copy of your current, active, unrestricted WA Pharmacy Technician License,
2-Your CV,
3- Three local, supervisor references,
4- Any info about yourself (including if you have any additional credentials (for example, a vaccination certification, CPR, any specialized trainings and or skills.
(Please let your attention to detail skills shine through and send the requested items).

We look forward to hearing you. We are currently in the hiring phase and offering trials to our candidates.

Thank you!!

09/20/2025

Hi there!

We're still advocating to keep our local, Rankos Stadium USPS Postal Substation. We are trying to save our contract.

Please provide feedback via this survey...we will be collecting data to present to USPS leadership to try to justify our USPS existence. Thank you for all everyone has already done and contributed!

We won't give up!

We received notice that our 80 year old partnership with the United State Postal Service was being terminated effective September 30, 2025. We need your feedback in order to provide more data to USPS Leadership. Our goal is to provide data that supports maintaining our contract with USPS so we can c...

09/15/2025

Thank you so much for supporting our continuing efforts to save our local USPS Postal STATION INSIDE Rankos' Stadium Pharmacy in the STADIUM District. We appreciate the support

09/14/2025

Thank you so much for the feedback

09/14/2025

****Firstly, We are so grateful to all our local and national postal workers and the leadership. Thanks to the entire team at the USPS...we've been honored to collaborate with you for many years. Please know you are all appreciated. We appreciate our local USPS carriers and the entire team of amazing people who keep the USPS going on the daily. THANK YOU

We received notice that our 80 year old partnership with the United State Postal Service was being terminated effective September 30, 2025. We need your feedback in order to provide more data to USPS Leadership. Our goal is to provide data that supports maintaining our contract with USPS so we can c...

09/11/2025

Hii! Please blast this. We're continuing our fight to keep our local postal substation IN Rankos' Stadium Pharmacy !! We are not giving up and will persist till local leadership responds to us and answers our questions. We insist on a cause for termination of our contract. This is a SERVICE THAT IS largely paid for by Rankos pharmacy. The downtown post office does not provide EQUITABLE access or services we are able to provide in the stadium district. We do NOT ACCEPT TERMINATION.. THANK YOU

Rankos Stadium Pharmacy independently operates the 75 year old USPS Postal Substation in the Historical Stadium District of Tacoma, WA.  Rankos' Pharmacy pays for operations, training, staffing, ordering, renting the space, renting required equipment (we have a lease with the meter company and....

09/07/2025

Covid -19 vaccine update...

We are awiting the arrival of our covid vaccine. We will advertise when it arrives... should be soon.

Many people have expressed worry about vaccine access. Don't worry... rankos pharmacy has you covered...

Additionally, our state has provided support to any pharmacies that may encounter potential barriers of administration with a statewide standing order.

Rankos Pharmacy already has this covered but the states support always helps :) and it will hopefully help other pharmacies overcome any barriers they may experience.

Rankos' Stadium Pharmacy will continue to do all we can to decrease barriers to vaccine access....also, at this time we are doing vaccines by appointment... covid coming soon but flu, pneumonia, RSV, and shingles vaccines are available right now (depends on stock...we can always readily order).

09/03/2025

I wanted to share some exciting news about one of our favorite local authors, Chris Staudinger! He's just released a new book, *Secret Tacoma*, it's fascinating – a captivating blend of history, mystery, and local lore that really brings Tacoma to life.