Elena Luna
Pharmacist
3765 90th St Jackson Heights NY, 11372About
Elena Luna, BS, is a pharmacist with Al Kosto Pharmacy in Jackson Heights, NY, which is part of the Arete Pharmacy Network. “American Associated Pharmacies and H. D. Smith combined respective pharmacy services administrative organizations (PSAO) into a stand-alone PSAO entity—Arete Pharmacy Network—serving more than 2,500 independent retail pharmacies across the United States,” states the official website of Arete Pharmacy Network. Pharmacists, such as Elena, are experts in medicines and their use. Elena has an impressive professional journey that spans thirty-five years. Her areas of expertise cover all facets of pharmacy. Elena Luna, BS, attended the University of Puerto Rico, and was awarded her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy in 1984. She received certification as a Diabetic Counselor and was awarded the New York State Senate Award for Hispanic Community Service. Elena remains at the forefront of her challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with prestigious professional societies and associations, such as the Pharmacists Society and the American Diabetes Association. She feels that her success is attributable primarily to her passion and compassion.
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University of Puerto Rico Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy 1984
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Professional Memberships
- Pharmacists Society and the American Diabetes Association
Professional Society Memberships
- Pharmacists Society, American Diabetes Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Passion and compassion
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Get to know Pharmacist Elena Luna, who serves patients in Jackson Heights, New York.
Elena is a pharmacist who has over 35 years of experience in her field. She is affiliated with Al Kosto Pharmacy in Jackson Heights, New York. Al Kosto Pharmacy is a part of the Arete Pharmacy Network, which serves more than 2,500 independent retail pharmacies across the United States. Arete Pharmacy Network is an independent PSAO, focused on the success and profitability of independent and community pharmacies. The mission of the Network is to provide necessary tools and resources that help pharmacies achieve superior quality rankings in the eyes of payers and customers.
Elena received her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in pharmacy from the University of Puerto Rico in 1984.
Elena is a Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE). A CDE is a health professional who possesses comprehensive knowledge of and experience in diabetes prevention, prediabetes, and diabetes management. The CDE educates, supports, and advocates for people affected by diabetes, addressing the stages of diabetes throughout the lifespan. They also promote self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes.
Elena was awarded the New York State Senate Award for Hispanic Community Service.
Elena is a member of the Pharmacists Society and the American Diabetes Association.
Pharmacy is the science and technique of preparing, dispensing, and reviewing drugs and providing additional clinical services. It is a health profession that links health sciences with pharmaceutical sciences and aims to ensure the safe, effective, and affordable use of drugs. Pharmacists, also known as chemists or druggists, are health professionals who practice in pharmacy.
Elena attributes her success to having both passion and compassion.
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Pharmacists, such as Elena, are experts in medicines and their use. Elena has an impressive professional journey that spans thirty-five years.
She received certification as a Diabetic Counselor and was awarded the New York State Senate Award for Hispanic Community Service.
She feels that her success is attributable primarily to her passion and compassion.
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