For the University of the Sciences American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) chapter, October is a month of celebration. Recognized annually as American Pharmacists Month, October is a time to recognize the significant contributions to healthcare and the commitment to patient care by pharmacists in all practice settings around the country.
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NBC Today Show Hosts Meredith Vieira and Al Roker recognized APhA-ASP students. Click here to watch the video.
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The theme this year is “Know Your Medicine. Know Your Pharmacist,” and the University’s APhA-ASP chapter planned a host of activities to draw attention to the profession. The month-long celebration kicked-off on Thursday, Oct. 1, when the students trekked to New York City to promote American Pharmacists Month on NBC’s Today Show. On Saturday, Oct. 17, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy hosted its annual White Coat Ceremony to honor 2013 doctor of pharmacy students for their commitment to the health profession. A full calendar of events throughout the month is below:
APhA-ASP Calendar of Events
October 3-5, 2009
PPA- Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association
Contact Greg Yugov
gyugov@mail.usp.edu
Saturday October 3, 2009
Diabetes Walk Volunteers from (7:00-10:00) at Philadelphia Art Museum
You can walk or volunteer by handing out water/pamphlets
Contact Asha Gupta- a.gupta523@gmail.com or Sagar Shah- sagarshah1206@gmail.com
Saturday October 3, 2009
IPSF Farmer’s Market Bake Sale (9:00-11:00)
To raise money for AIDS walk Philly
Contact Yuquin Liu yuqiancliu@gmail.com or Jen Empfield jen.empfield@gmail.com
Tuesday October 6, 2009
1:00-3:00 Immunization Screening at Davis Pharmacy at 45th and Baltimore.
Educate patients about the H1N1 vaccine as well as keeping up with immunization schedules.
Contact Thao Huynh- Thaohuynhkn@gmail.com
Thursday October 8, 2009
American Pharmacists Month Kick Off Picnic
Sponsored by ACME Sav-on (1:00-3:00 in the Quad). The entire campus, faculty and alumni are invited to join us for our annual APhM kickoff celebration. There will be FREE food, music and games held by our patient care coordinators.
Contact Rose Namissa- farahrnamissa@gmail.com
Thursday October 15, 2009
12:30-2:00 Flu Shot Event at CVS on 39th and Walnut.
Contact Thao Huynh- thaohuynhkn@gmail.com
Saturday October 17, 2009
Fall Fest (12:30-3:30)/White Coat Ceremony (10:30-12:30)
APhA will set up a blood pressure screening booth.
Contact Gabrielle Procopio- gabrielle.procopio@gmail.com
Sunday October 18, 2009
IPSF-AIDS Walk Philadelphia at 7:30am at Art Museum
Contact Jen Empfield jen.empfield@gmail.com or Yuqian Liu yuquiancliu@gmail.com
Thursday, October 22, 2009
3:00-5:00 Patient Care Event at Clark Park
Pharmacists as well as students will work together to hold a FREE patient care screenings. The event will include information about immunizations, the upcoming H1N1 vaccine, heartburn and diabetes, as well as blood pressure screenings. The event will also feature the American Pharmacists Month Proclamation from the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office.
Contact Rose Namissa- farahrnamissa@gmail.com
Thursday October 29, 2009
Exploring Careers in Pharmacy 1:00-3:00 STC 145
This will be a panel discussion involving alumni and faculty talking about their interesting and exciting experiences throughout their career. A small reception will follow.
Contact Rose Namissa- farahrnamissa@gmail.com
Friday October 30, 2009
IPSF and Diabetes Sugar Free Cupcake Giveaway Event in Wilson
Contact Yuqian Liu yuqiancliu@gmail.com or Asha Gupta a.gupta523@gmail.com
November 6-8, 2009
APhA-ASP Midyear Regional Meeting in New Brunswick, NJ
Contact Gabrielle Procopio gabrielle.procopio@gmail.com