Our Brainerd Pharmacists
Brainerd Pharmacy
(218) 829-0347
(800) 498-0347
108 South 6th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Pharmacy Hours
Mon-Fri: 9am - 5:30pm
Sat: 9am - 12pm
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Mike Schwartzwald, R. PH.
Mike received his Pharmacy degree from North Dakota State University in 1988 and has been moving up the pharmacy ranks ever since. He started as a pharmacist in rural Wisconsin where he received management training and soon he found himself working as chief pharmacist in a busy Twin Cities pharmacy.
Since the beginning of his pharmacy career, Mike has thrived to provide hands-on, personalized care to his patients, creating an educational environment focused on patient wellness.
Under that premise, Mike has successfully managed many pharmacies in Minnesota through the years, before purchasing what is now GuidePoint Pharmacy in Brainerd, Minn., in 2001.
Mike is one of two Minnesota Ambassadors for HealthMart International, he’s on the advisory committee for Parata, a company that designs and sells pharmacy robotics. He was also named a finalist for the Parata Systems/Pharmacy Times 2011 Next-Generation Pharmacist Award.
Laura Schwartzwald, R. PH.
Laura, a North Dakota State University School of Pharmacy graduate, has worked in pharmacies around the Midwest since she graduated in 1988.
As a pharmacist, Laura always desired to do more than just fill prescriptions. She thrives on helping people, getting to know her patients and how she can help them live a healthier life.
GuidePoint is an outreach pharmacy; Laura serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students from the University of Minnesota, North Dakota State and South Dakota State University. She’s also a clinical instructor with the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy.
Laura is a member of the state Board of Pharmacy, serves on the University of Minnesota’s Committee on Experiential Practice, organizes community clinics at local group homes and businesses, implements diabetic care centers in pharmacies and performs diabetic screenings at the Crow Wing County Fair.
Robert Wennerstrand, R. PH.
After growing up in Warroad, Minn., Robert attended the College of Pharmacy at North Dakota State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
He became a pharmacist because he enjoys working with people, helping them treat any ailments that may be affecting their lives.
Robert joined the Medicine Shoppe, now GuidePoint, in 1996 where he specializes in educating patients on not only their medications, but preventative measures that can also help improve their lives.
Jason Hinrichs, Pharm D.
Jason grew up and started his pharmacy career in Parkers Prairie, Minn. He worked at Trumm Drug Pharmacy beginning in 10th grade, and because of his experience there, he decided to enter the pharmacy profession.
He attended North Dakota State University and obtained his pharmacy degree in 2001.
In 2003 he joined GuidePoint Pharmacy in Brainerd. He takes great pride in his work, giving him the ability to help people live healthy and satisfying lives.
