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Dr. Cooper was one of the founders of NeighborCare. NeighborCare is one of the largest providers of institutional pharmacy services to over 250,000 patients per day in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and other patients in institutional settings in the United States. Prior to his death, Dr. Cooper served on the Founder's Board of NeighborCare. The NeighborCare Founder's Award was renamed the Charles F. Cooper Award following his death in August, 2001. MISSION STATEMENTMaking a difference, serving our community with care. CORE VALUES
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The late Charles Franklin Cooper graduated from pharmacy school in 1962 with a vision. To innovate. To pave the way to a new-millennium health care system serving families, family members of all ages and institutions, both public and private. His first creation was Winyah Dispensary, which grew from one room in a nursing home to become a network which serves 36 counties in South Carolina as well as offices in Georgia. Formed to provide drugs, medical equipment and ancillary services to post-acute facilities such as nursing homes, Charles’ influence can now be seen throughout the United States. Winyah is an Indian word meaning turbulent waters chosen to describe Winyah Bay in Georgetown County, South Carolina, formed by four lowcountry rivers. This name proved prophetic as Cooper rose to meet the challenges of “turbulent times” in health care. Winyah evolved into a multi-provider system with retail and institutional pharmacy services, high-tech home health services, home medical equipment, mobile diagnostics, subacute and skilled nursing care, residential care, correctional and institutional care and adult medical day care, as well as vacation health services. The Cooper family is continuing Charles' passion for excellence in patient care.