MEDnRx staff and community members celebrate the ribbon-cutting at the grand opening of MEDnRx on Dec. 12.

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - MEDnRX, an El Dorado Hills-based healthcare technology company, officially launched its first telemedicine and telepharmacy kiosk on Dec. 12 at SF Market, 2738 Sunrise Blvd.

This innovative kiosk aims to transform access to healthcare by combining virtual medical consultations with convenient on-site prescription pickup.

The MEDnRX kiosk is designed to provide an efficient, patient-centered experience by eliminating long waits at traditional doctor’s offices and pharmacies. Patients can use the MEDnRX app to connect with a healthcare provider for a virtual consultation, and if prescribed medication, can pick it up directly from a secure Dropbox at the kiosk.

MEdnRx staff stand together at their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 12.

Alternatively, patients can have an on-site consultation by stepping inside the kiosk for a video call with a provider. After each visit, the kiosk automatically sanitizes to ensure a clean and safe environment for the next user.

For those who don’t need a consultation and simply need to pick up their prescriptions, the MEDnRX kiosk features a rapid refill pickup area for immediate access to medications.

MEDnRX also offers a convenient prescription pickup option for patients who prefer not to use the kiosk. Through a secure locker system, patients can access their medications at extended hours by entering their information and retrieving their prescriptions from a designated locker. This flexible system ensures patients can pick up their medications at a time that works best for them.

MEDnRX launched its first telemedicine and telepharmacy kiosk on Dec. 12 at SF Market.

MEDnRX co- founder and CEO, Dr. Steven Gest, expressed the company’s commitment to addressing gaps in healthcare access.

“We surveyed the community’s needs and found that pharmacies were closing, creating pharmacy deserts,” Gest said. “A lot of people don’t have transportation or access, so our main goal is to make healthcare more affordable and accessible. About a third of people don’t pick up their medication or don’t do so in a timely manner, which can aggravate the issue. We’re working to make healthcare more efficient, more effective and more accessible.”

In addition to its telemedicine services, MEDnRX plans to build a medical office on-site.

“For every 15 kiosks, we need a pharmacy, and for every pharmacy, we need a medical office,” Gest said.

Curt Haven, left, presented a proclamation from the City of Rancho Cordova to Vaibhav Shah, co-founder and CTO, and Dr. Steven Gest, co-founder and CEO, during their grand opening on Dec. 12.

The company’s expansion plans include targeting underserved communities, particularly areas facing pharmacy deserts.

“Rancho Cordova is a great center of innovation,” Gest said. “It’s a growing community that’s flexible and open-minded, and we already had an office here. It’s the perfect place to launch this initiative.”

Said Vaibhav Shah, co-founder and CTO of MEDnRX, “Our goal is to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for everyone. As pharmacies close and people are forced to travel long distances to fill prescriptions, we’re working to solve that problem. By providing an efficient, cost-effective alternative, we can serve underserved communities.”

Several city official representatives were on hand to celebrate the grand opening with proclamations and certificates of recognition.

“We’re so happy you’re here in Rancho Cordova serving our community,” said Josh Gumacal, a representative from Congressman Ami Bera’s office.

Josh Gumacal, a representative from Congressman Ami Bera’s office, presented Dr. Steven Gest with a certificate of recognition.

Mark Cullum from Assemblyman Josh Hoover’s office, also spoke, noting the evolution of healthcare.

“Healthcare is so important, and it’s great to see how healthcare has diversified. This is the way of the future,” Cullum said. “We’re excited that you chose Rancho Cordova and hope to see many more locations across the Sacramento region.”

Kosim Latipov from state Sen. Roger Niello’s office extended congratulations, stating, “On behalf of Senator Niello, I want to thank you for bringing such an innovative way to deliver healthcare to our community. We’re so pleased you chose Rancho Cordova.”

Curt Haven, a chamber board member, presented a proclamation from the City of Rancho Cordova, signed by Mayor David M. Sander, Ph.D.

Rancho Cordova Chamber staff alongside MednRx staff and community members joined the celebration at the grand opening of MEDnRX first kiosk.

“On the occasion of your ribbon cutting, we present this proclamation to MEDnRX in recognition of your innovative contributions to our community,” Haven said.

Other officials included Bee Lopez with Explore Rancho Cordova and Josh Gumacal, a representative from Congressman Ami Bera’s office.

The kiosks will be strategically placed in public spaces such as SF Market to ensure convenience for those who might not have easy access to medical offices or pharmacies. MEDnRX accepts all major insurances, including Medicare and Medi-Cal, and allows patients to select their preferred location for prescription pickup.