Patients rely on pharmacists every day to make sure that their prescriptions are filled out correctly. Becoming a pharmacist takes a lot of training to prepare them for that responsibility, and at Mercy Health St. Rita's, college post-graduates can continue their education with a residency.
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High blood pressure affects nearly half of all American adults. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking to expand a program to help patients control it. The program was developed at University of Michigan Health and connects community pharmacists to help monitor patients’ high blood pressure and medication, working with physicians to make adjustments when necessary.
On hand were representatives from nearly a dozen local industries and businesses. Students got a look into the pharmacy program at Ohio Northern University, manufacturing and engineering presented by Procter and Gamble, and emergency medicine services from Rhodes State College. Presenters and students were both energized by the STEM Day.
Doctors from Mercy Health-St. Rita's states that sunscreen is very important for those planning to be in plain sight of the sun's rays. Too much exposure can cause damage to your skin that could go beyond just a sunburn. Applying sunscreen before you go out is important, but being prepared and planning ahead can save you from a painful experience.
Anyone with medicine that is expired or just doesn't need anymore can come to the emergency room lobby at St. Rita's any time of the day and use their "Medsafe Collection Box". Throwing away or flushing unused vitamins, painkillers, or any kind of medicine can be bad for the environment, and keeping them in your home can lead to improper use, and someone getting hurt.
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. While it is a nationwide initiative, the day is made possible locally through the partnership of area police, municipal and health care organizations.
The former CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Dr. Lucinda Maine was the keynote speaker for their annual Sebok lecture. She told the students that the role of the pharmacist has grown from being the person who watched over the medication that people take. The days that pharmacists are just behind the counter of pharmacies and at hospitals are a thing of the past, those graduating from programs like Ohio Northern have over 100 career possibilities ahead of them.