BUFFALO, N.Y. (Monday, June 28, 2004) - Kaleida Health's Kimberly Zammit, Pharm.D., has received the New York State Council of Health System Pharmacists (NYSCHP) 2004 Pharmacist Achievement Award.

This prestigious award identifies pharmacists who have been recognized by their peers for achieving significant accomplishments toward the progression of pharmaceutical services through their careers.

Dr. Zammit (who is a Tonawanda resident) is a clinical pharmacist who has consistently made patient care her first priority. She has been instrumental in developing many new patient care policies while at Kaleida Health, many of which have contributed to improving the health and well-being of her patients.

In addition to this, the Western New York Society of Health System Pharmacists (WNYSHP) recently honored Kaleida Health Pharmacists Anne Ptak, R.Ph. and Stephanie Seyse, Pharm.D.

Ms. Ptak (Clarence) received the Robert M. Cooper Memorial Award, which recognizes a pharmacist that inspires outstanding pharmacy practice through the example of his or her own practice. She has been a staff pharmacist at Buffalo General Hospital for 20 years.

Dr. Seyse (Amherst) received the Pharmacy Achievement award in recognition of her dedicated service to WNYSHP. Dr. Seyse was a clinical oncology pharmacist at Millard Fillmore Suburban for four years before becoming a pharmacy clinical coordinator at Buffalo General Hospital in 1999.