Community Voices: Thank You, West 7th Pharmacy, for 110 Years of Care

To the Editor:

On June 30, our neighborhood said goodbye to a trusted friend, West 7th Pharmacy. After 110 years of service to the people of St. Paul, it closed its doors for the final time.

For so many of us, West 7th Pharmacy was more than a place to pick up prescriptions. It was a thread in our neighborhood’s history and a constant in daily life. During Jeff Johnson’s 25 years of ownership, it became an especially familiar and deeply valued presence. Jeff and his team remembered your name, asked about your family and made sure you had what you needed. Their kindness and consistency made the pharmacy feel like home.

On behalf of Riverland Community Health, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Jeff and the entire West 7th Pharmacy team. Your commitment to this neighborhood has been extraordinary, and your presence will be deeply missed.

In recent weeks, some community members have found themselves navigating a gap in care. We’re grateful for the trust Jeff has shown in pointing several of his longtime customers our way. That trust is not taken lightly, and we’ll do our best to honor it with care that feels like home, as he did for so many years.

With appreciation,
David Thorson, MD
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer, Riverland Community Health