Brown Bag Reviews at Vintage House

April 20, 2023

Sonoma Valley Hospital in partnership with Vintage House and La Luz Center is pleased to announce the expansion of their no-cost “Brown Bag” medication review program. Led by SVH Pharmacist Baqara “Maya” Yoder, PharmD, the service is designed to help valley residents get the most out of their medications and supplements.

“I’m thrilled to announce the expansion of our Brown Bag program to La Luz Center, in addition to our ongoing program at Vintage House. By offering appointments on both the first and third Thursday of every month, we hope to make it even more convenient for community members to get the support they need. Our community service program is designed to improve medication safety, reduce complications, and ultimately help our patients feel their best,” Yoder said.

Starting in May, the “Brown Bag” medication reviews will take place on the first and third Thursday of every month. Appointments at La Luz Center will be available on the first Thursday of each month to provide easier access for communities and neighborhoods closer to the La Luz Center. Vintage House will continue to host the “Brown Bag” reviews at their facility on the third Thursday of each month. Sonoma Valley Health Care District residents taking multiple medications can make an appointment at either site for their no-cost and confidential one-on-one consultation with our Community Pharmacist Team. After making your appointment, plan to bring: all prescribed medications (including pills, eye drops, and creams), supplements, all over-the-counter medicines taken regularly, all vitamins and supplements, and all herbal medicines.

The appointment is centered on providing a professional evaluation of your prescribed and non-prescribed medications, supplements, and remedies. The Pharmacist will review with you safe and effective medication use tips. Answer your questions about medications and their interactions. The SVH Pharmacist will also provide health information and education. Participants are encouraged to bring along their care team of caregivers and family to the session.

Here is site specific contact information to make your appointment (strongly recommend appointments be made soon, as they are filled on a first-come first-served basis):

1^st Thursday – La Luz Center

17560 Gregor Street, Boyes Hot Springs

Registration: 707.938.5131

Interpretation services available.

45-minute private consultations with a SVH Pharmacist

9:00 – 1:00 pm

Site Opens May 4 and is accepting reservations now.

3^rd Thursday – Vintage House

264 First Street East, Sonoma

Registration: 707.996.0311

Interpretation services available.

45-minute private consultations with a SVH Pharmacist

9:00 – 1:00 pm
Site is accepting reservations now.

Masks are required for the session and will be provided.

Questions for the Pharmacist, please call 707.935.5347 (Dedicated patient privacy phone line for Brown Bag Medication Reviews only).

ABOUT:  The Brown Bag Medication Review Program is managed by Maya Yoder, PharmD, a Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist with Sonoma Valley Hospital.  Services include a Complete Medication Review (CMR) – an annual medication wellness visit, Medication Therapy Management (MTM) to address medication problems and changes, Diabetes Care & Education to address the needs of patients with diabetes, and a Dietary Supplement Consult for clients taking dietary supplements. The program works with your medical health team (primary care physicians and specialists).

The Brown Bag Medication Review Program is managed by Sonoma Valley Hospital and partners with La Luz Center and Vintage House to ensure no-cost to participants and access for all.