Healthcare

College of Pharmacy Welcomes New Faculty

By Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Sep 12, 2022

Community, Healthcare, Professional News

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) welcomed two junior faculty at the start of the 2022-2023 academic year, adding to its cadre of world-class health professionals, scientists, and educators.

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Pharmacy Student Presents Opioid Research in Denmark

By Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Sep 12, 2022

Alumni, Community, Healthcare

Dustin Miracle, PharmD, MSPS, received a competitive travel scholarship from the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology to present his research at the annual meeting in Denmark.

Pharmacy Alum Helps Train Ukrainian Surgeons to Handle Front-line Care

By Dani Jaffe

Jul 30, 2022

Alumni, Community, Healthcare

Khaula Sawah, Pharm.D., always felt a calling in her heart to help others as if they were her own family. To fulfill that mission, Sawah became a pharmacist, earning two degrees from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, and performed clinical work in Cincinnati for much of her career. But in 2011, as the Syrian crisis began — Sawah experienced something that changed her life forever.

An Inspirational Leader in the Pharmaceutical Industry

By Caitlyn Romanski

Jun 7, 2022

Alumni, Healthcare, Professional News

In today’s goal-oriented world, we are often told that we can accomplish anything we put our mind to. This is especially true when you believe in yourself and find passion in what you do. When reflecting on these personal strengths, one pharmacy professional that comes to mind is Dr. Verneda Hawkins (PharmD 1985). Hawkins, a leader at Biogen and in the pharmaceutical industry, has dedicated her professional life to building up strong skill sets and a remarkable level of self-confidence to succeed in her pharmacy career. This has allowed her to make a clear difference in her own life while positively impacting the lives of so many others.

Dwoskin to Receive National Award for Innovation

By Rosa Mejia-Cruz

May 16, 2022

Healthcare, Professional News, Research

Dr. Linda Dwoskin has been named the recipient of the 2022 Innovator Award by the College on Problems of Drug Dependence.

UKCOP Alumna Impacts Veteran Health Through Rural Scholars Fellowship

By Caitlyn Romanski

May 12, 2022

Alumni, Healthcare, Professional News

University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy alumna Tara Downs (PharmD 2008), a clinical pharmacy practitioner board certified in Ambulatory Care and Geriatric Pharmacy and serving in geriatrics at the Lexington Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System (HCS), has been named a fellow for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Rural Scholars Fellowship Program. As one of few primary care providers selected to participate in the program, Downs will use her knowledge of pharmacy, strong leadership skills and thorough job experience with the VA to improve rural health care for veterans.

How to Properly Inspect, Wear, and Store a KN95 Mask

By Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Feb 7, 2022

Healthcare

Dr. Brooke Hudspeth, Chief Practice Officer at the UK College of Pharmacy, answers frequently asked questions regarding KN95 masks.

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College of Pharmacy Adds Three New Affiliated Pharmacy Residency Programs

By Caitlyn Romanski

Jan 13, 2022

Healthcare, Student & Academic Life

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy is adding three new affiliated pharmacy residency programs through partnerships with various Baptist Health campuses. These locations include Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Paducah and Baptist Health Hardin.

Louisville Clinical Education Center Names Mills as Clinical Training Coordinator

By Caitlyn Romanski

Jan 7, 2022

Alumni, Healthcare, Professional News

The Louisville Clinical Education Center (LCEC) has announced a change in faculty for the Clinical Training Coordinator position. Dr. Janet Mills, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, has been selected to replace Dr. Chris Miller, PharmD, MS, MBA, BCNSP, who held the position for 14 years and transitioned into retirement in November 2021.

Welton O'Neal Named 2021 Paul Parker Award Recipient

By Caitlyn Romanski

Nov 3, 2021

Alumni, Healthcare, Professional News

Dr. Welton O’Neal (PharmD 1981, R126), Vice President of Medical Affairs at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, has been named the 2021 recipient of the Paul F. Parker Award.

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