New Madison hospital becomes ‘Strick’
The new Madison Hospital has several roles that contribute to the hospital’s daily function and Christopher Strickland is one of many who make it happen.
Strickland is the Pharmacy Supervisor for Madison Hospital.
His responsibilities include hiring and training the pharmacy staff, coordinating pharmacy services with other service lines, applying for and maintaining appropriate pharmacy licensures, developing workflow and departmental policies and procedures, as well as coordinating pharmacy clinical services.
Strickland was hired outside the Huntsville Hospital System in July 2011.
“I am fully engaged in making sure the pharmacy will be fully operational in time for our February 2012 opening,” Strickland said.
Strickland also oversees everything from staffing, licensure, departmental set-up and inventory planning.
“We are very fortunate to have the resources here on the Huntsville Campus, including Huntsville Hospital and Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children,” said Strickland.
Strickland said the entire Madison Hospital team is dedicated to providing the same level of quality care that Huntsville Hospital is known for while providing the excellent customer service that Madison deserves.
Strickland is a graduate from Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy.
He decided to pursue pharmacy as a profession because he was always fascinated by science, particularly chemistry and physiology.
“I also really enjoy the way pharmacists get to interact with patients and other health care providers,” said Strickland.
Strickland’s first job as a hospital pharmacist was at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Ga.
“I learned a great many things there, and was fortunate to be able to work with a staff with very diverse backgrounds,” said Strickland.
Strickland’s most recent job was working for Carolinas Health care System in Charlotte, N.C.
Strickland said he spent most of his time in a 30-bed medical ICU, and enjoyed being on the floor with nurses and doctors, he learned a lot about how pharmacy can contribute to a medical team.
Strickland is originally from Ozark. He moved to Huntsville in March 2011.
Just recently, he married his wife, Emma, a Scottsboro native who is also a pharmacist in the Huntsville Hospital system.
Strickland said in his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities including softball, flag football, and golf. He also enjoys playing guitar.
Strickland’s experience has prepared him for the upcoming year.
“I’m excited to be a part of this endeavor,” he said.
