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UK College of Pharmacy Hosts Town Hall New COVID Variants & Vaccines

By Kristie Colón Mar 15, 2021

Many still have questions about the vaccines and the rise of the new variants. To help answer those questions, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy hosted a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, with a panel of healthcare experts from UK HealthCare and the Colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine.

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How Women Pharmacists Sparked a National Conversation around Sexual Harassment

By Jacob Lewis and Kristie Colón Mar 9, 2021

In 2017 the #MeToo Movement took the world of Hollywood by storm as dozens of women came forward with their experiences with sexual harassment. These stories created a domino effect in other industries as more women began to come forward, and the world began to see what women already knew: sexual harassment was a universal problem. As other industries worked on dealing with these "revelations," the field of pharmacy remained quiet.

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UK Grad Student Receives NIH F31 Award for a project started with UK IRC pilot funding

By: Jacob Lewis Mar 3, 2021

UK College of Pharmacy graduate student Kaitlind Howard received a competitive grant from the National Institutes of Health for a project that previously received pilot funding from the UK Igniting Research Collaborations program.

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UK College of Pharmacy Celebrates Lyman T. Johnson Award Winner William Ifeachor (’12)

Karli LeMaster Feb 24, 2021

The Lyman T. Johnson African American Group, in partnership with the University of Kentucky Office for Institutional Diversity, hosted the 30th Annual Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer and Torch of Excellence Awards on Feb. 1 virtually. Each college was asked to nominate alumni who embody the characteristics of determination and hard work and have affected the lives of people on campus, the community, the state, or our nation. The UK College of Pharmacy selected alumna William Ifeachor as the recipient of the 2021 Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Award.

College of Pharmacy Celebrates Lyman T. Johnson Award Winner Anisa Moore

By Megan Bryant Feb 23, 2021

The UK College of Pharmacy's very own Anisa Moore was awarded the 30th annual Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award. The Lyman T. Johnson award is presented by the University of Kentucky Alumni Association’s Lyman T. Johnson African American Alumni Group and the University of Kentucky Office of Institutional Diversity.

Vertner Taylor ('60) says family taught him 'some of my most valuable lessons'

By Jacob Lewis Feb 22, 2021

While Ruby Bridges was the first African American child to attend an all-white school, Vertner Taylor graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, making him the college’s first African American graduate. Taylor’s completion of his Bachelor of Science degree predates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, as well as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, making his achievements that much more significant.

71 year old Gale Bhattacharyya, receives the Covid-19 vaccine from Tamyah Pipkin at Kroger Field at the University of Kentucky

A Duty to our Community: How Can Pharmacy Students Help?

By Megan Bryant Feb 15, 2021

The University of Kentucky is one of many vaccination centers that have begun administering COVID-19 vaccines to the public--but, with the added bonus of incorporating future healthcare leaders. UK College of Pharmacy students have been given the opportunity to administer vaccines alongside other medical professionals at the clinic since its opening in January.

The Power of a Kentucky Degree

By Ja’Nae Clapp Feb 10, 2021

During his tenure at Kroger, Hudspeth impacted countless lives, and he continues to be an example and mentor for other Black students hoping to pursue a healthcare career. Most recently, Hudspeth joined UK HealthCare to manage its retail location within Chandler Hospital. In addition to traditional community pharmacy duties, he reviews patient charts, consults on medication, and assists in discharging patients.

Fighting for Care in the Commonwealth

By Ja’Nae Clapp Feb 9, 2021

Alum Chris Harlow knows too well how access to high-quality healthcare can save lives. Harlow is the co-founder of St. Matthews Community & Specialty Pharmacy in Louisville, Ky, and a tireless advocate for patients struggling with substance use disorders. When Harlow was in his last year of pharmacy school, he learned of his mother's accidental overdose and passing. “If my dad had access to Narcan, he could have saved my mom’s life.”

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What You've Wanted to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines

By Kristie Colón Feb 8, 2021

We spoke with University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy professors Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD., and Vince Venditto, Ph.D., to get answers to some of your common COVID-19 vaccine questions. Hudspeth is a pharmacist and associate dean at the college and is part of the task force overseeing the rollout out of the COVID-19 vaccine at UK and UK HealthCare. Venditto is an assistant professor with training in vaccine development and is working with Hudspeth and others on a clinical trial to understand the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in Kentucky.

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