More than 100 community members were served at ACPHS’ American Pharmacist Association Academy of Student Pharmacists annual Albany Health Expo at Crossgates Mall.
After months of planning, the committee including Vidhika Khemani, Reatha von Holtz, Sopheary Te, Klyanna Ediong, Reyna Woo and Tasnim Chowdhury, as well as advisors Patty Tompkins and Dr. Katharine Abbot, solicited 52 student volunteers and 13 faculty members and preceptors who provided oversight and clinical support.
The event focused on preventative health, clinical screenings, and community education, delivering the following key services:
| Service Type | Key Services Provided |
| Health Screenings & Clinical Services | Blood Pressure Screenings
Bone Density Screening & Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) scoring Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic (led by Drs. Veselov and Matson) |
| Medication & Safety | Counseling on Medication Adherence
Opill (OTC Contraceptive) Information Table Education on the Opioid Epidemic Proper usage of aseptic products & live demonstration on aseptic materials for wound care Community Pharmacy Pill Counting Simulator |
| Disease & Wellness Education | Featured Topic: Diabetes Mellitus Awareness & Management
General Cancer Education & Cervical Cancer Prevention/Screening HIV Awareness & Lupus Information Heart Health: Strengthening heart health through exercise & Cardiovascular Health Gut Health: OTC remedies & lifestyle best practices Vaccine Awareness: Importance of yearly Flu/COVID-19 vaccines & Flu/Cold information board |
| Community Health & Wellness Resources | Health Disparities (“Does everyone have the opportunity to be healthy?”)
Mental Health in Adolescents & General Wellness / Depression support Healthcare Literacy: How prescription drug coverage works |
Check out our photo gallery from the recent event.
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