WOMEN TO WATCH

Kyleigh Stout, Pharm. D.

Doctor of Pharmacy
Cornerstone Pharmacy and Compounding

At 16, I decided to follow my parents’ and sister’s footsteps in becoming a pharmacist. I started at Cornerstone the summer before I entered pharmacy school in 2014. Over the last eight years, I have been an intern, staff pharmacist and, for the last two years, pharmacist in charge. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care and premier customer service.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

How I knew this was my passion

Even after the challenges of 2020, I still come to work excited every day. Each day is different and presents new opportunities to serve my patients.

A skill I never expected to need in this field

The ability to find the joy in every day. Healthcare can be very heavy, and a positive mindset can be the difference between a task and a privilege.

One practice I use to maintain my mental health

Lots and lots and lots of prayer.

Best advice I ever received

The grass is greener where you water it.

The one thing I wish people knew about my field

Pharmacists play an integral role in ensuring the best possible health outcomes. With expert drug knowledge, we not only counsel patients, but also advise and collaborate with physicians and practitioners.

The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall

Call my mom. This will be my first instinct as long as I'm lucky enough to do so. She is a woman of great integrity and I value her opinion.

Best career moment so far

When our small-staff, independent pharmacy administered over 20,000 COVID-19 vaccines to Arkansans. It is a privilege I hope to tell my grandchildren about one day.

Biggest challenges in my career

Striking that "perfect balance" between being a wife, mother and full-time pharmacist. I love my job, but I understand the most important role I have is at home.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Little Rock

I can't start my day until

I listen to an audiobook while putting on my makeup

Hobbies

Reading, cooking, gardening and chasing around my 2-year-old

Bing Watch

"Ted Lasso"

Last good read

"Whisper Network" by Chandler Baker

Favorite meal in town

Pabellon Criollo with coconut mojito at La Terraza

Best recent local discovery

Carly at Pout Little Rock - a master of her craft

Latest splurge

Plants and flowers for our beds from Good Earth Garden Center

Most-used app

LIBBY

Dream vacation

Italy and Greece with my husband

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