Pneumonia, or infection of the lung(s), can be severely debilitating—even fatal—to those who are at risk. For people living with health issues such as diabetes, a heart condition, or an autoimmune disease, pneumonia can be particularly dangerous. “I think most people don’t think of pneumonia as a life-threatening disease, “ says Nicholas Lehman, assistant professor...
Category: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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Drake board approves new academic programs, launch of $65 million STEM initiative
The Drake University Board of Trustees recently approved new degree programs in mathematics, science, education, technology, and health sciences while taking initial steps to further enhance the University’s programming through $65 million in new construction and renovation.
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Jacqueline Chorzempa – Kappa Psi Scholarship Recipient
CPHS’s Jacqueline Chorzempa,was one of 10 recipients of the prestigious 2014 Kappa Psi Scholarship from the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Foundation. Among Jacqueline’s other significant achievements, she was recently re-elected to serve as Historian for the six states (9 chapters) of the NPP (Northern Plains Province) for Kappa Psi Fraternity over the next year. Congratulations Jacki!...
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Laura Vollmer wins 2014 Next-Generation Future Pharmacist Award
Laura Vollmer, 2015 Pharm.D. candidate at Drake University, is the winner of the Parata-Pharmacy Times Next Generation Future Pharmacist Award, as announced during the awards ceremony held in Boston on August 24, 2014.
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Teamwork – Drake joins Des Moines Area Interprofessional Education Collaborative
Health care delivery is changing, and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is preparing students for collaborative work environments.
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Laura Vollmer named finalist for 2014 Next-Generation Future Pharmacist awards
Established through a partnership of Parata Systems and Pharmacy Times, Next-Generation Pharmacists is a recognition program that honors pharmacists, technicians, student pharmacists, and industry advocates who are defining the future of the industry.
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Renae Chesnut receives national 2014 Lambda Kappa Sigma Merck & Co. Vanguard Leadership Award
Renae Chesnut, professor of pharmacy practice and associate dean for academic and student affairs at Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, was awarded Lambda Kappa Sigma’s (LKS) Merck & Co. Vanguard Leadership Award.
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Drake Faculty and Alumni Inducted into IPA’s New Board of Trustees for 2014-2015
Congratulations to the Incoming and Continuing 2014-2015 IPA Board of Trustee Members: Michele Evink, (Preceptor) Chair of the Board Iowa Health System, Director of Pharmacy Services at Clarke County Hospital Osceola Osceola, IA John Swegle, PH’92 President Staff Pharmacist Mercy Family Medicine Residency Program Associate Professor University of Iowa Mason City, IA Bruce Alexander, PH’74...
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Natalie Schmitz receives 2014 Karbeling Memorial Leadership Award
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) presented Natalie Schmitz with the 2014 Karbeling Memorial Leadership Award.
The Karbeling Memorial Leadership Award is given annually to one full-time Pharm.D. student.
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Pharm.D. preparation yields results
Drake pharmacy students snag the country’s top residency programs.