Three pharmacists from Mēness aptieka – Erika Petersone, Ilona Klycheva, and Inta Jansone – received letters of gratitude from the Ministry of Health for their high professionalism, diligence, and significant contribution to the healthcare of the residents of Latvia.
“We are sincerely proud of the outstanding pharmacists at Mēness aptieka! Gratitude from colleagues is a high appreciation of their professional competence, knowledge, responsibility, and true diligence with which they care for the health and well-being of our clients every day.
I wholeheartedly congratulate them on this important recognition! This is a well-deserved thank you for their hard work, as well as an inspiration for our entire team to continue developing and providing the highest level of pharmaceutical care. The experience and achievements of our colleagues help maintain a high standard of professional competence in our pharmacies. Their example is inspiring, and it serves as a resource for further growth.
Thank you to the Ministry of Health for this recognition and for acknowledging the importance of pharmacists’ work!” said Vilma Ferkla, chair of the board of Mēness aptieka, congratulating the pharmacists on the award.
A little about the awardees:
- Erika Petersone was recognized for her significant contribution to improving the accessibility of medicines and raising public awareness in the healthcare sector.
She is a certified pharmacist, the responsible person for the pharmaceutical department at Mēness aptieka, and a lecturer at the Latvian Pharmacists' Society with the right to conduct training. She invests a lot of energy in popularizing the profession of pharmacist through publications and by appearing as an expert on radio and television programs.
Erika Petersone's contribution as the responsible person for the pharmaceutical department in implementing the requirements of the medicine pricing reform at Mēness aptieka across Latvia is significant. During this period, Erika was the contact person and source of information for colleagues in pharmacies and collaborated daily with involved organizations under the Ministry of Health. Understanding the important medications for the therapy of various chronic diseases, their accessibility, and new research findings is an essential part of Erika Petersone's knowledge and professional competence.
- Ilona Klycheva was awarded for her outstanding quality of pharmaceutical care and successful strengthening of cooperation between pharmacists and doctors in Daugavpils.
Many colleagues and visitors to the Daugavpils pharmacy trust Ilona Klycheva's pharmaceutical care daily, highly valuing her interest, skill, and heartfelt warmth in addressing each visitor's health issues. Ilona Klycheva has conducted practice for students studying in the pharmacy assistant program, recognizing the indispensable role of patient consultations and pharmaceutical care in the pharmacy for the population.
She has helped develop HIV treatment in Daugavpils and improve patient participation by finding an individual approach to each patient and reducing the stigma associated with the disease. Ilona is characterized by her knowledge, warmth, and life experience.
- Inta Jansone was awarded a letter of gratitude for her many years of professional and heartfelt work, which makes a significant contribution to the health of the residents of Bauska and its surroundings.
Inta Jansone is a pharmacy assistant at Bauzes aptieka (Mēness aptieka) in Bauska. Inta Jansone's work life confirms her dedication to medicine and the pharmaceutical field. With over 35 years of experience in the pharmacy, her love for people and empathy form the reliable foundation on which the relationships of a knowledgeable pharmacy assistant with pharmacy clients and colleagues are built.
Inta is friendly and open with every pharmacy visitor, greeting them with a smile, listening, giving good advice, and finding the right words for comfort. The residents of Bauska undoubtedly know this specialist and trust her.
