04/04/2026
As part of Pharmacy Appreciation Month, weāre proud to continue recognizing the incredible team at Medicine Corner. š
Today, weāre excited to highlight Jessyka Yard, our pharmacy studentāand soon-to-be full-time pharmacist!
Weāre thrilled to share that Jessyka will be officially joining our team as a pharmacist once she becomes licensed this July. Jessyka first spent time with us during a 6-week work term as part of her PharmD program and has continued to work with us part-time throughout her studies, often stepping in to help cover staff vacations.
Jessyka brings a positive energy that truly lifts everyone around her. As a new graduate, she brings a strong foundation of knowledge along with a genuine passion for patient care. Being from the area, sheās already a familiar and friendly face to manyāand itās clear sheās well known and well loved in the community! She creates an environment where patients feel at ease and confident in their care. Her warm, welcoming personality naturally draws people to her, and she consistently shows herself to be professional, dependable, and knowledgeable in everything she does.
Even while working with us as a student, she has taken on a significant role in the pharmacyāhelping to ease the workload of our pharmacists. Under supervision, she is able to provide injections, counsel patients on new medications, prescribe for minor ailments, and assess prescriptions to ensure patients are receiving the most appropriate therapy, even communicating with prescribers when needed.
Jessyka is currently working with us part-time while preparing for her licensing exam in May, and we couldnāt be more excited to officially welcome her as a full-time pharmacist this summer. Her energy is a breath of fresh air in the pharmacy, and we are sure to have a good day when Jess is working!
Hereās a little more from Jessyka:
āHi everyone! My name is Jessyka, and Iām a soon-to-be pharmacist at the Medicine Corner! I have been working hard for the past 5 years to complete the MUN PharmD program, and I am excited to be graduating in May 2026.
Throughout my program, Iāve completed a variety of practical rotations, where I discovered my passion for community pharmacy. I truly enjoy connecting with patients and helping with their medication needsāeven if itās just a quick chat!
Outside of the pharmacy life, I love spending time outdoors, getting my steps in around Witless Bay, and playing a good game of co****le š
As I approach graduation, Iām so grateful for the opportunity to work close to home on the Southern Shore. Iāve seen firsthand the incredible care the Medicine Corner provides, and Iām very excited to be part of such a wonderful team!ā