The Cardinal Health™ Advocacy Award
The Advocacy Award is a new recognition Cardinal Health will introduce at RBC 2026 in Orlando. This award recognizes an independent pharmacist who is a relentless advocate in protecting and promoting pharmacy interests in their community.
Cardinal Health congratulates the inaugural Advocacy Award Winner, Mike Nabolsi of the Warriors Pharmacy!
As Pharmacist-in-Charge at Warriors Pharmacy in Detroit, MI, Mike operates at the intersection of patient care, professional leadership and policy advocacy, ensuring the voice of the community pharmacy is unified. Through involvement with various industry organizations, Dr. Nabolsi is a leading advocate for advancing the profession across the state of Michigan.
Accolades:
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2025 Michigan Pharmacist's Association (MPA) Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year Award
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President of the Michigan Society of Community Pharmacists (MSCP)
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Michigan Pharmacy Foundation Board Trustee
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Michigan Pharmacist's Association (MPA) Government Affairs Committee Member
Mike Nabolsi, PharmD
Warriors Pharmacy
Detriot, MI
Accomplishments:
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Created a statewide pipeline of future pharmacy advocates through early engagement, professional membership sponsorship, and sustained advocacy education
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Funded Michigan Pharmacy Association memberships for students at all three pharmacy schools in Michigan for the past three years
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Participated in and helped advance outcomes from the MPA community Pharmacy Summit, collaborating with pharmacy leaders statewide to address declining reimbursement, workforce challenges, and innovative care models that sustain independent pharmacies long term
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Supported policy review, coordinated advocacy messaging, pharmacist and student engagement and legislative outreach as a part of the MPA Government Affairs Committee
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Offers free home delivery, virtual consultations, and coordination with county substance-use disorder and rehabilitation services – ensuring advocacy translates into direct, measurable patient impact