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Community Outreach at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy

Community Outreach at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. Christina Abelli Andrea Russell Russell Poisson. Objectives. Goal: Increase the extent to which pharmacy departments in health systems engage in public health initiatives on behalf of their communities.

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Community Outreach at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy

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  1. Community Outreach at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Christina Abelli Andrea Russell Russell Poisson

  2. Objectives • Goal: Increase the extent to which pharmacy departments in health systems engage in public health initiatives on behalf of their communities. • Promoting healthy aging • Healthcare & community development • Volunteer services to benefit public health

  3. Healthy aging in the community Christina Abelli Student Pharmacist Class of 2013 University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy

  4. Overview • ASCP • American Society of Consultant Pharmacists • American Senior Care Pharmacists • South Kingstown Senior Center • South Bay Manor • Script Your Future • Healthy Living

  5. South Kingstown Senior Center • Fall Frolic • New Years event • Medicare assistance • Brown bag events • Exercise activities • Support groups • Technology lessons

  6. FALL Frolic 2009

  7. Line dancing/ the waltz • “The Romps” Senior Center’s own orchestra

  8. South Bay Manor • Senior Prom • Wii Bowling Wednesdays • Exercise programs • Adopt A Patient • MTM/ SOAP notes • Health Fair

  9. Senior Prom2011 Preparations!

  10. Future Outreach • Script your Future • Provide information to local senior centers • Promote patient adherence • Promote healthy living and healthy aging in the community

  11. South Africa- Healthcare & Community DevelopmentFall 2008 Andrea Russell Student Pharmacist URI College of Pharmacy

  12. South African Health Care System • Private Sector; brain drain • Public Sector; national funding • Traditional healers/herbalists

  13. Challenges to adherence • Social stigma • Access • Cultural values • Uninformed national leaders

  14. Overcoming challenges to adherence • “counting table” • Spending time with patients

  15. Pharmacy Student Activities Rhode Island Free Clinic Pharmacy Russell D Poisson PharmD Class of 2013 Saturday November 5th, 2011

  16. Rhode Island Free Clinic • 655 Broad Street Providence RI 02907 • Americorp VISTA • Services offered

  17. Pharmacy Student Activity • Sample Closet • Pharmacy first established in 2009 • IPPE Service Learning Opportunities

  18. Pharmacy Services Provided • Over 60 often used generic medications • Patient Assistance Program • Adherence Counseling

  19. Challenges • Increasing Volume • Limited Space • Computer System

  20. Questions/More Information? • More information available online at http://www.rifreeclinic.org/ • E-mail at info@rifreeclinic.org • Volunteer at mmace@rifreeclinic.org • Any questions?

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