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Research Finds Pharmacies Are Effective Yet Underused Setting for Addressing Substance Use Disorders in the United States

Research shows success across both urban and rural underserved communities The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation (NACDS Foundation) announced today publication of a study that shows pharmacies can be effective healthcare settings for identifying, educating, and supporting linkage to treatment for people at-risk of opioid and other substance use disorders (SUDs), particularly ...

Michael Silber2025-03-11T13:44:34-04:00March 12, 2025|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

Geena Davis to Illuminate 27th Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner

Celebrated actor and advocate to inspire attendees at the Foundation’s premier event The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation proudly announces that the illustrious Geena Davis, two-time Academy Award winner, will headline the 27th Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner. This eagerly anticipated event is set to take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, ...

Michael Silber2025-03-11T10:05:17-04:00March 11, 2025|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS Foundation Dinner|

NACDS Foundation Announces 2024-2025 Faculty Scholars

Prestigious mentorship program provides pharmacy professors the opportunity to conduct research The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation (NACDS Foundation) has selected the participants for the 2024-2025 Faculty Scholars Program. Five faculty members from U.S. schools and colleges of pharmacy nationwide will engage in an 18-month research mentorship program with seasoned research experts, transforming research ...

Michael Silber2025-01-07T15:42:45-05:00January 8, 2025|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

NACDS Foundation Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors

Directors from Viatris, Hy-Vee and Procter & Gamble to support the Foundation’s ongoing focus on research, education and scholarship programs The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation announced the addition of three new members to the 2024 NACDS Foundation Board of Directors at the 2024 NACDS Total Store Expo: Michael Aigner, Viatris ...

Michael Silber2024-12-04T10:52:05-05:00August 19, 2024|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian Receives “Cultivating Innovation in Care Award” at Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation has recognized Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a distinguished cardiologist, public health scientist and director of the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, with the NACDS Foundation’s inaugural Cultivating Innovation in Care Award. The ...

Michael Silber2024-12-04T10:32:41-05:00August 19, 2024|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

NACDS Foundation Dinner Raises More Than $1.35 Million to Advance Community Healthcare Through Partnerships in Research, Education and Philanthropy

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation celebrated its 26th Annual Foundation Dinner in Boston, MA, on August 17. The always-inspiring evening raised more than $1.35 million, which will help fund evidence-based research, pharmacy education and philanthropic initiatives to improve patient outcomes and advance population health. Dr. Sanjay ...

Michael Silber2024-12-04T11:12:46-05:00August 18, 2024|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

University Research Finds Pharmacies Are Most Cost-Effective Options for Patients with Minor Ailments

A newly released research project demonstrates that pharmacist-provided care can play a vital role in enhancing public access to effective healthcare options, especially among the most vulnerable Americans. Specifically, the study – “Expanding Access to Patient Care in Community Pharmacies for Minor Illnesses in Washington State” – compared pharmacist-provided care for minor ailments to ...

Michael Silber2024-12-04T11:14:02-05:00May 16, 2024|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

NACDS Foundation Awards $175,000 in Scholarships to Advance Patient and Community Health

The NACDS Foundation promotes diversity and innovation in pharmacy education in under-represented populations The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation announced $175,000 in scholarships and grants through the 29th Annual NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program as part of an ongoing commitment to advancing patient care through pharmacy education. The NACDS Foundation recognized ...

Michael Silber2024-12-04T11:17:38-05:00April 30, 2024|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

NACDS Foundation Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors

The NACDS Foundation aims to improve the health and wellbeing of communities in America by sustainably supporting groundbreaking research, education and scholarship programs that enhance health outcomes, equity and public health At the 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, the NACDS Foundation announced the addition of three new members ...

Michael Silber2024-12-04T11:31:16-05:00April 29, 2024|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

25th Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner Raises Nearly $1.3 Million for Patient Care Initiatives

Dinner’s new venue at NACDS Total Store Expo builds visibility and engagement for the NACDS Foundation’s focus on “cultivating innovation in care” In its special 25th Anniversary year, the always-inspiring NACDS Foundation Dinner made a major move to the 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo, expanding its reach and its ability to ...

Michael Silber2024-12-04T12:03:14-05:00August 13, 2023|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|