Throughout the year you will be hearing about opportunities to volunteer with us at blood glucose and blood pressure screenings. These events will count towards your required IPPE community health screening hours and are an excellent way to gain patient interaction. To participate in these screenings though, you must be…
The American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) represents the United States as part of the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF). As a member of APhA-ASP you are then also a member of IPSF. IPSF is the leading international advocacy organization for pharmacy students worldwide, representing more…
The Prescription is the voice of the University of Florida’s chapter of the American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP). The Prescription includes reflections on patient care projects, international mission trips, APhA-ASP and APhA meetings, Legislative Days, and many other topics. Check out our current and past…
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Women’s Health is a local patient care project at the University of Florida. The aim of this project is to increase women’s health and safety awareness through community outreach and education. In addition to women’s health awareness at tabling events, we strive to promote mental and physical…
During the past three decades, the number of drug poisoning deaths increased sixfold from about 6,100 in 1980 to 36,500 in 2008 and between 2000 and 2009, there has been an 80% increase in the number of child deaths due to poisons,” – CDC.
The percentage of American adult men in fair or in poor health is 12.5% Men’s Health is a UF American Pharmacy Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) local patient care project at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville Campus, dedicated to educating…
Special Populations is commonly composed of raising awareness of geriatric and pediatric patient populations According to the Administration on Aging, senior citizens represented 13% of the American population in the year 2000. It is estimated that by 2030, seniors will represent 19% of the US population. Geriatric Awareness is a…
According to the CDC, cigarette smoking causes about 1 of every 5 deaths in the United States each year. In addition, alcohol is attributable to approximately 80,000 deaths each year in America. Tobacco and Alcohol Awareness has teamed up with organizations such as Operation Heart and participated in screenings. We…
More than 40% of Americans suffer from heartburn pain at least one time each month.” – Florida Hospital Operation Medication Safety (OTC Literacy) reaches out to the public to spread awareness about the proper uses of OTC medications and medication safety. Our patient care project includes tabling at…
