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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 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. • Promoting healthy aging • Healthcare & community development • Volunteer services to benefit public health
Healthy aging in the community Christina Abelli Student Pharmacist Class of 2013 University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Overview • ASCP • American Society of Consultant Pharmacists • American Senior Care Pharmacists • South Kingstown Senior Center • South Bay Manor • Script Your Future • Healthy Living
South Kingstown Senior Center • Fall Frolic • New Years event • Medicare assistance • Brown bag events • Exercise activities • Support groups • Technology lessons
Line dancing/ the waltz • “The Romps” Senior Center’s own orchestra
South Bay Manor • Senior Prom • Wii Bowling Wednesdays • Exercise programs • Adopt A Patient • MTM/ SOAP notes • Health Fair
Senior Prom2011 Preparations!
Future Outreach • Script your Future • Provide information to local senior centers • Promote patient adherence • Promote healthy living and healthy aging in the community
South Africa- Healthcare & Community DevelopmentFall 2008 Andrea Russell Student Pharmacist URI College of Pharmacy
South African Health Care System • Private Sector; brain drain • Public Sector; national funding • Traditional healers/herbalists
Challenges to adherence • Social stigma • Access • Cultural values • Uninformed national leaders
Overcoming challenges to adherence • “counting table” • Spending time with patients
Pharmacy Student Activities Rhode Island Free Clinic Pharmacy Russell D Poisson PharmD Class of 2013 Saturday November 5th, 2011
Rhode Island Free Clinic • 655 Broad Street Providence RI 02907 • Americorp VISTA • Services offered
Pharmacy Student Activity • Sample Closet • Pharmacy first established in 2009 • IPPE Service Learning Opportunities
Pharmacy Services Provided • Over 60 often used generic medications • Patient Assistance Program • Adherence Counseling
Challenges • Increasing Volume • Limited Space • Computer System
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?