July 25, 2024, Press Release from Lima Memorial Health System: Lima Memorial Health System is pleased to announce that its Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program has been reaccredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) through 2028. This significant achievement highlights Lima Memorial’s unwavering commitment to excellence in pharmacy education and supporting the future of Great Care in our community.
FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - Students who are interested in exploring the world of pharmacy as a career will have a chance to learn more about the pro…
Because of the pandemic, pharmacists began having to perform duties usually carried out at your family doctor's office. Realizing this made health care more accessible, many colleges and universities are changing their curriculums including the University of Findlay pharmacy program, who is altering its teaching to prepare students for the new responsibilities of pharmacy.
At the Ohio Northern University campus, some future seniors are learning to be future pharmacists at the pharmacy camp.
Around one hundred students took part in the “Very Important Potential Pharmacist” or VIP2 Day. The event is held every spring and fall for high school-aged students to learn more about the Pharmacy Field. The students spent time in the lab, learning about physical assessments and filling mock prescriptions. The event gives them just a snapshot of what a 6-year from degree the university could look like.
The President of the American Pharmacists Association Dr. Sandra Leal was the guest speaker for the 2022 Sebok Pharmacy Lecture. Her topic was “Pharmacists of the Future will be Indispensable.” During the spread of COVID, pharmacists helped administer vaccines and did testing, but even before that, they helped with the management of a person’s diabetes and other health issues. As health care changes, Leal sees a growing role for pharmacists being more part of the health care team.
