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What is the True Cost of Emotional Labor?

By Jacob Lewis Apr 30, 2020

People of color (POC) often have work experiences unique to those of their counterparts. Dealing with microaggressions and being tasked with additional, uncompensated diversity work are just some of the hurdles POC face when entering the workforce. This extra burden can cause stress, anxiety, and other health-related issues and has become a significant talking point within POC circles. However, there is little emphasis on emotional labor outside of these circles. Where there is, it focuses solely on the experiences of white women.

Inequity in the time of COVID-19

By Jacob Lewis Apr 24, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has been ravaging our country, exposing many weak points in a country many once believed was impenetrable. Beyond the teetering economy, healthcare workers endangering themselves, and an overall lack of resources; COVID-19 has shown the many what the few have already known: the United States healthcare system disproportionately favors white people.

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Pharmacists on the frontlines: what does it mean to be essential?

By Jacob Lewis Apr 20, 2020

While COVID-19 has forced many Americans from the workplace and into their homes, a select group of people is still on the front lines. We celebrate essential workers like physicians, nurses, paramedics, firefighters, and other hospital staff. However, we often overlook one key player: the pharmacist. Whether in a hospital, working in a long-term care facility, or behind a counter at your local pharmacy, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are essential front lines workers. Pharmacists are the go-to medication experts at a time when misinformation can prove lethal.

One College of Pharmacy’s Bold Approach to the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Kristie Colón & Jacob Lewis Apr 10, 2020

Members of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) have joined together with other University of Kentucky (UK) colleges to form the COVID-19 Unified Research Experts (CURE) Alliance team. The goal of the CURE Alliance is to contribute to the international effort to understand, treat, and eventually eradicate COVID-19.

College of Pharmacy supplies sanitizer to essential workers

by Jacob Lewis Apr 10, 2020

The spread of COVID-19 has completely changed our way of life. Daily routines have been completely altered, and this is especially true for students at the University of Kentucky's healthcare colleges. Many students are working tirelessly to combat the ongoing pandemic and working alongside mentors and colleagues to provide COVID-19 testing, answer public health questions, and serve however they can. Students at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) have found yet another way to help, which includes increasing access to sanitizing products.

College of Pharmacy Hires New Chief Practice Officer

by Kristie Colón Mar 5, 2020

In keeping with the college’s commitment to community pharmacists, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy recently announced the hiring of Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, as new Chief Practice Officer (CPO). Hudspeth, the acting secretary for the Kentucky Pharmacist Association (KphA), will oversee all community pharmacy efforts for the college while working to elevate the care available to those in the Commonwealth.

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The hidden cost of a seat at the table and how to move forward

by Jacob Lewis Mar 3, 2020

To be a person of color in the workforce is to live a reality surrounded by good intentions while navigating a world that wasn't created with you in mind. The metaphorical “seat at the table” comes with hundreds of years of racial history that differentiate marginalized people from their white coworkers. With the feeling of being “other” constantly looming overhead, it can be difficult for people of color (POC) to be their true selves while working in predominantly white environments.

UK professor featured in exhibit that gives young girls a glimpse at STEM careers

by Jacob Lewis Feb 26, 2020

The STEM field has been dominated by men for decades, but a shift in the culture has seen women not only entering the field but elevating it. Sylvie Garneau-Tsodikova is one of those women; growing up with a passion for dancing, playing piano, and painting, Garneau-Tsodikova was on track to fulfill her dream of becoming an artist. That is, until her high school chemistry class unearthed a passion for science. Garneau-Tsodikova eventually discovered that the worlds of science and art were not that different. In fact, she soon found them to be the exact same.

Letter from the Dean: How Are We Preparing Future Pharmacists?

by R. Kip Guy, PhD Dean and Professor University of Kentucky Feb 20, 2020

I want to comment upon recent press coverage concerning the pharmacy profession, including the articles below.

UK Student Receives APhA Good Government Student Pharmacist-of-the-Year Award

Announcement provided by KPhA Feb 2, 2020

Scotty Reams, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy Class of 2021 and Kentucky Pharmacists Association (KPhA) Board of Directors member, has been awarded the APhA Good Government Student Pharmacist-of-the-Year Award. The award recognizes a student pharmacist who has successfully organized student pharmacist grassroots activity within their chapter and actively promoted the value of advocating for the profession. Scotty will receive his award at the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition in National Harbor, MD, March 20–23, 2020.

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