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NACDS Foundation’s Commitment to Innovation in Exploring New Care Models Showcased in New Video

NACDS Foundation today released a video highlighting the NACDS Foundation’s continued commitment to exploring new models of care, spearheading innovative research and public health initiatives, building partnerships, and expanding access to patient care in communities across the country. Throughout 2020, the NACDS Foundation executed initiatives and research projects in alignment with the Foundation’s vision for public health and patient outcomes. Research, educational, and philanthropic initiatives for the year included: The expansion of Project Lifeline — a community partnership and research program ...

Michael Silber2024-12-05T08:53:37-05:00December 17, 2020|Categories: Press Release|

NACDS Foundation Announces $130,000 in Scholarship Awards to Advance Patient Care, Public Health

The NACDS Foundation promotes diversity and innovation in pharmacy education in under-represented populations. NACDS Foundation announced on Thursday $130,000 in scholarships and grants through the 25th Annual NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program as part of an ongoing commitment to advancing patient care through pharmacy education. This year, recipients were presented with their merit-based awards at a ...

Michael Silber2020-11-20T13:07:51-05:00November 20, 2020|Categories: Press Release|

NACDS Foundation, March of Dimes Spread Awareness of Flu Vaccinations’ Importance in Collaborative Campaign

National radio tour conducted by NACDS Foundation, March of Dimes urges Americans to receive key immunizations; reaches patients in the communities where they live and work. From September 22 to October 26, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation and March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit fighting for the health of moms ...

Michael Silber2020-11-11T09:00:48-05:00November 11, 2020|Categories: Press Release|

NACDS Foundation Announces 2020-2021 Faculty Scholars

NACDS Foundation today announced the participants for the 2020-2021 Faculty Scholars Program. Five faculty members from pharmacy schools and colleges nationwide have been selected to participate in the 18-month research mentorship program. Experienced community-based researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Iowa will serve as program facilitators. The professors of pharmacy selected to participate are: Huy Hoang, PharmD, Pacific University Ashley Moody, PharmD, BCACP, Notre Dame of Maryland University Laura Knockel, PharmD, BCACP, The University of ...

Michael Silber2020-07-24T10:55:41-04:00July 24, 2020|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

Mayo Clinic Physicians Praise NACDS Foundation Research Project

Physicians’ letter recognizes community pharmacy as critical to improving patient access to care; congratulates NACDS Foundation on important work in addressing Latent Tuberculosis Infection Treatment NACDS Foundation-funded research – “Addressing Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Treatment Through a Collaborative Care Model With Community Pharmacies and a Health Department” – has received strong validation ...

Michael Silber2020-07-15T12:54:39-04:00July 15, 2020|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

NACDS Foundation Collaborates in Major Effort to Advance Medication Management

Grant builds on successful value-driven model to improve patient health in collaboration with respected researchers at University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy NACDS Foundation is supporting additional efforts to help Minnesota patients confront high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes by leveraging ...

Michael Silber2020-03-11T08:03:37-04:00March 11, 2020|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

NACDS Foundation Dinner Raises Nearly $1.9 Million for Public Health and Patient Care Initiatives

Excellence in Patient Care Award recognizes heroes in opioid-abuse prevention and treatment NACDS Foundation President Kathleen Jaeger, at left, and NACDS President and CEO and NACDS Foundation Chairman Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE, at right, presented the NACDS Foundation’s Excellence in Patient Care Award to Judy Rosser, executive director of Blair Drug and ...

Michael Silber2019-12-12T11:02:46-05:00December 12, 2019|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

Project Lifeline Community Partner, Researcher to be Honored at NACDS Foundation Dinner for Opioid Abuse Prevention Work

Project Lifeline expands as two pioneers receive Excellence in Patient Care Award: Janice L. Pringle, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Program Evaluation and Research Unit, and Judy Rosser, Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships Project Lifeline – a community partnership and research program initiated by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) ...

Michael Silber2019-11-19T10:59:09-05:00November 19, 2019|Categories: Press Release|

Jim Gaffigan to Furnish the Medicine of Laughter during the 21st Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner

Grammy Award-nominated entertainer to headline evening dedicated to improving patient outcomes and public health Jim Gaffigan – one of only ten comedians who has sold out New York City’s Madison Square Garden – will bring his acclaimed and endearing humor 20 blocks north of that iconic venue to thrill attendees at the ...

Michael Silber2019-10-04T09:54:12-04:00October 4, 2019|Categories: Press Release|

NACDS Foundation Distributes $235,000 in Scholarships to Advance Patient Care

Palm Beach, Fla. – The NACDS Foundation announced $235,000 in scholarships and grants through the 24th Annual NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program as part of an ongoing commitment to advancing patient care through pharmacy education. The recipients were presented with their awards tonight at an NACDS Foundation event during the NACDS Annual Meeting. This year, the ...

Michael Silber2019-05-03T13:30:03-04:00May 2, 2019|Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|