Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton have caused widespread devastation, severely impacting public health and putting countless lives at risk as healthcare systems struggle to cope. The storm has disrupted access to critical medical services, leaving many without essential medications and care. As communities confront these growing health crises, the demand for medical support and disease prevention is more urgent than ever.
Many regions are experiencing extended power outages, limited internet access, and a worsening shortage of clean water. Medical care is increasingly difficult to reach due to blocked roads and severe flooding.
The threat of public health emergencies is escalating. Unsanitary conditions and a lack of clean water are heightening the risk of infectious disease outbreaks.
Pharmacists are stepping up to provide vital support, ensuring communities receive the help they need. From supplying emergency medications and administering vaccinations to offering health guidance, pharmacists are making a critical difference in this time of need.
ShiftRx is here for Florida. Effective immediately and for the next month:
- We're waiving all platform commission fees for Independent Pharmacies in Florida.
- There will be no cost to post shifts.
- We're providing easy access to qualified PRN professionals.
- Our team is ready to offer immediate support to fill staffing gaps.
- We will be donating a % of all our shift commission earned outside of Florida for the next month to Hurricane relief efforts.
A note from our CEO, Autumn-Kyoko Cushman:
To Our Florida Pharmacy Community,
As a native of Cape Coral, Florida, and the co-founder of ShiftRx, the approaching hurricane hits close to home.
Just two years ago, Hurricane Ian devastated our community. My family and I lived through it, evacuating at the last moment while my father, a police officer, stayed behind to serve. We were lucky and our home was salvageable, but this was not the case for many. Some lost their homes, and others lost their lives.
Now, as another Category 4 hurricane approaches Fort Myers and Tampa, my heart aches. We've just witnessed the destruction of Hurricane Helene in Tampa, leaving friends without homes. We know the fear, the uncertainty, and the tough decisions our community faces.
To our pharmacy partners who can't leave, to the first responders and healthcare providers who must stay behind - including my dad - we stand with you. We understand that for many, evacuation isn't an option.While we can't stop the storm, we at ShiftRx are committed to supporting our Florida pharmacy community in the best way we know how.
We know this gesture can't undo the potential damage or ease all your worries. But we hope it can provide some relief as you focus on what truly matters - the safety of your staff, your families, and your communities.
To those facing the storm, please stay safe. To those who must stay behind, know that you're in our thoughts. And to all of Florida, know that we're here for you, not just as a company, but as fellow Floridians who understand what you're going through.
Stay strong, Florida. We're in this together.
How to Support the Community
You can help by donating to the YMCA Disaster Relief Fund and the NCPA Disaster Relief Fund. Your support will make a direct impact on pharmacists working on the frontlines of this crisis.
