Emily Vyverberg, PharmD, is a Staff Pharmacist for Hartig Drug Company in Dubuque, Iowa. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in 2009 and has worked at Hartig Drug for 15 years. She also serves as an assistant professor in the University of Dubuque Physician Assistant Studies Program.
Originally from Dubuque, Iowa, Vyverberg was drawn to pharmacy to have a positive impact on people's health. Her favorite part about being a Hartig Drug Staff Pharmacist is getting to know her patients personally, so she and the team she works with can deliver better care.
Vyverberg loves cooking, traveling, and biking. She also volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque and the Sister Water Project organization.
Working and living in her hometown, Vyverberg spends her time outside of work with her significant other, Connor, and their two dogs, Moose and Selleck.
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