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Community Leadership Award Finalists 2026 
 

Mylo Wells, PharmD  

Wells Hometown Drug

Bloomfield, Iowa  

Sally Salib, PharmD 

Briargrove Pharmacy

Houston, Texas

Career    

  • Received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Cairo University

  • Became a Texas State Board of Pharmacy licensed pharmacist in July 2011

  • Became pharmacist in charge and managing partner of Briargrove Pharmacy in 2013

Accolades    

  • Received Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate in July 2011

  • Received PCCA Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultant Certificate in February 2019

  • 2023 Flip the Pharmacy of the Year Award

  • Received DSME Accreditation Certificate in November 2025

  • CPESN Luminary since 2025

Accomplishments  ​

  • Identified and addressed a growing community need for accessible, personalized diabetes education, with a focus on elderly patients and individuals newly diagnosed with diabetes

  • Delivered one-on-one diabetes education to support medication understanding, daily self-management, and confidence during critical early stages of diagnosis and for patients managing multiple chronic conditions

  • Expanded access to care by providing DSME services beyond the pharmacy, including assisted living facilities, independent living communities, libraries, clubs, and other community settings

  • Strengthened community health outcomes by making diabetes education inclusive, sustainable, and patient-centered

  • Led and supported clinical studies recruitment efforts, connecting patients to emerging therapies and advancing community-based research initiatives

  • Spearheaded the transformation of the pharmacy from a dispensing-focused operation to a comprehensive clinical care model, improving patient outcomes through expanded clinical services

Career    

  • Completed 2 years of pre-pharmacy coursework at Iowa State University

  • Obtained Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Iowa in 2018

  • Began working at Lee Pharmacy in Keosauqua, Iowa in 2013, where hands-on experience in independent pharmacy practice inspired the goal of opening an independently owned pharmacy

  • Opened Wells Hometown Drug in Bloomfield, Iowa in 2018

  • In January 2022, opened a second location of Wells Hometown Drug in Keosauqua, Iowa

  • Wells Hometown Drug is a member of the Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN)

Accolades    

  • 2022 Iowa Pharmacists Association Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award Winner

Accomplishments   

  • Established a pharmacist‑led walk‑in clinic in a rural, underserved community, addressing significant healthcare access gaps where patients often drive 30+ minutes one way for urgent or primary care services

  • Improved access to timely medical care in an area with limited Medicare and provider availability by offering same‑day, walk‑in care for acute and chronic conditions.

  • Expanded clinical capacity through advanced training, completing a 40‑hour urgent care provider course, and employing a nurse to support patient care delivery

  • Reduced barriers to care and prevented unnecessary emergency room visits, contributing to improved patient outcomes and lower Medicaid and healthcare system costs

  • Filled a critical unmet community healthcare need, delivering accessible, coordinated care that has been met with overwhelmingly positive feedback from both patients and clinical partners

  • Demonstrated professional credibility and leadership, with providers and patients citing the clinic’s clinical expertise, responsiveness, and collaborative approach as key differentiators

Chau Phan, PharmD and Linh Bui, Pharm D

ProCare Pharmacy

Garden Grove, California

Career    

  • Dr. Chau Phan and Dr. Linh Bui have been dedicated pharmacists since 1991, bringing more than three decades of clinical excellence, compassionate care, and community leadership to the Vietnamese American community in Orange County. Their careers span high‑volume community pharmacies, specialty services, and the development of patient‑centered care models that emphasize accessibility, cultural understanding, and professional integrity. As Pharmacists‑in‑Charge, they have guided operations, mentored staff, and helped shape ProCare Pharmacy, LCScripts Pharmacy, and MedHealth Pharmacy into trusted healthcare destinations.

Accolades    

  • Orange County Outstanding Volunteerism Award presented to Chau Phan

  • Featured in the Women in Pharmacy Initiative (2013) Cardinal Health brochure, recognizing Chau Phan’s leadership and contributions as a woman advancing the profession of pharmacy

  • Multiple recognitions from the Little Saigon Foundation for cultural and community contributions

  • ProCare Pharmacy honored as:

  • Diamond Sponsor of the Christmas Wish Program (Toys for Tots) (2013)

  • Platinum Sponsor of the Christmas Wish Program (Toys for Tots) (2014)

  • Platinum Sponsor of the Christmas Wish Program (Toys for Tots) (2015)

  • Certificate of Recognition presented to Procare Pharmacy and Dr. Linh Bui as Title Sponsor of the Jewel Tết Parade of the Vietnamese American community in Little Saigon (2019)

  • California Woman Making Herstory (2024) — awarded to Dr. Linh Bui, presented by Senator Janet Nguyen

  • Certificate of Recognition presented to Dr. Linh Bui by Senator Janet Nguyen, California State Legislature, 34th District (2018)

  • United States House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition presented to Dr. Linh Bui by Congressman J. Luis Correa for invaluable contributions to the community through the Time to Give Back Inaugural Gala

  • Certificate of Recognition presented to Dr. Linh Bui by Congressman Alan Lowenthal for leadership and dedication as founder of Time to Give Back and for her commitment to serving the community (2018)

Accomplishments  

  • Expanded access to healthcare for underserved populations—students, elderly individuals, and uninsured patients—through free services, education, and outreach

  • Provided hundreds of free flu vaccinations annually, improving immunization rates, reducing preventable hospital visits, and strengthening community health protection

  • Supported workforce development by offering internships and experiential learning opportunities that prepare future pharmacists and technicians

  • Advanced preventive care through academic partnerships, collaborating with pharmacy and technician students from multiple institutions to deliver screenings, testing events, and hands‑on clinical training

  • Improved health literacy and medication adherence through ongoing education, outreach programs, and culturally aligned communication

  • Reduced barriers to care by delivering services in trusted community locations and tailoring programs to meet financial, cultural, and logistical needs

  • Demonstrated measurable community impact by increasing preventive care utilization, strengthening community trust, and delivering compassionate, inclusive pharmacy‑led healthcare services

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