Chad Kodiak

Chad Kodiak is a health institution located at 221 Springfield Avenue in Joliet, Illinois, United States. This institution offers pharmacy services and serves as a store for health-related products. Chad Kodiak was recently featured as an Everyday Hero by the Herald-News for his dedication to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chad Kodiak, following in his father's footsteps, attended pharmacy school with a desire to make a difference in the community. When the pandemic hit in March 2020, Kodiak saw an opportunity to use his knowledge and skills to help others. He quickly pivoted to administering COVID-19 vaccines, becoming certified for immunizations under the Illinois Comprehensive Automated Immunization Registry Exchange.

Kodiak's pharmacy, KODO Pharmacy, has a long history of serving the community, particularly long-term care facilities. To expand his reach and keep people healthy, Kodiak began organizing mass vaccination clinics at locations such as Joliet Junior College and Lewis University. With the help of pharmacist Jeff Surdej, KODOCARE has administered over 40,000 COVID-19 vaccinations as of October 2021.

Kodiak's efforts have been recognized by local health officials and nursing schools for his dedication to public health. His work with long-term care facilities and mass vaccination clinics has allowed the Will County Health Department to focus on other populations in need. Chad Kodiak and KODOCARE have truly made a difference in the community during these challenging times.