The Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation is proud to welcome Whitfields Guardian Pharmacy and Abadir Nasr as a new Business Cares Strategic Partner, thanks to their commitment of $25,000 over five years in support of local health care and the patients and families who rely on GBGH.
For more than 70 years, Whitfields Guardian Pharmacy has been a cornerstone of care in Elmvale, part of a network of independently owned Guardian and I.D.A. pharmacies serving communities across Midland, Barrie, and beyond. With nearly 85 years of combined experience, these pharmacies have built a legacy rooted in personalized, compassionate, and holistic care — empowering patients to live healthy, active lives.
Owner Abadir Nasr brings this commitment to every location he leads, including Whitfields Guardian Pharmacy (Elmvale), Midland Clinic IDA, Remedy’s Rx (Midland), and Primary Care Pharmacy (Barrie). Across each pharmacy, patients are met with professional expertise, innovation, and a deep belief in the importance of community connection.
“At the heart of my operations, I firmly believe that community engagement is essential to the success of any business,” says Nasr. “By investing in our community, we help support the health and wellbeing of our neighbours. It’s both a responsibility and a privilege.”
As a Business Cares Strategic Partner, Whitfields Guardian Pharmacy and Abadir Nasr join the We See You campaign, a community driven effort focused on strengthening care at GBGH and ensuring patients are supported with the services, technology, and compassion they need — today and into the future.
“Pharmacies like Whitfields Guardian play an essential role in people’s health journeys, often serving as one of the most trusted and accessible points of care,” says Perry Esler, Interim CEO, GBGH Foundation. “Abadir’s commitment reflects a genuine understanding that strong health systems are built through collaboration, innovation, and a shared responsibility to care for our neighbours.”
Beyond their pharmacy work, Nasr and his team actively support local food banks, youth sports, and community programs, demonstrating a long-standing dedication to community well-being. Their Business Cares partnership builds on that legacy, helping ensure local hospital care remains strong, compassionate and accessible.
Through Business Cares, Whitfields Guardian Pharmacy and Abadir Nasr join a growing network of businesses who recognize that when health care thrives, communities do, too — helping to strengthen GBGH for everyone who depends on it.
To learn more about our capital campaign, visit: WeSeeYouGBGH.ca. To learn more about Business Cares, visit: https://gbghf.ca/get-involved/business-cares/
