Celebrating at Home and Helping Hands Abroad

Albany Student Operated Pharmacy Hits First Anniversary

On January 25, 2017 College Parkside Pharmacy (CPP) opened its doors to the public. Over the last 12 months, in addition to dispensing medication, CPP has served its community at events like Centro Civico's annual SummerFest (where 250 backpacks where handed out to students), the annual Albany Community Health Day and has hosted members of Trinity Alliance's Refugee Community Health Partnership Program.

Along with College Hometown Pharmacy - the College's student operated pharmacy in Schenectady - CPP recently started offering free next day local delivery for patients, and it's planning to expand its hours on Tuesdays and Thursday in order to accommodate more patients. CPP is also now participating in all major health plans in the area.

Additionally, CPP has hosted Pharm.D. students on their APPE rotations, and students have been hired to work part-time as paid pharmacy technicians.

Happy anniversary to College Parkside Pharmacy, and here's to many more!

"App STRONG" Program Assists College Applicants in Puerto Rico

The lack of power and web access in Puerto Rico since Hurricane Maria has caused a number of well documented problems on the island. One issue that has not received much attention is how these difficulties have hindered students applying to college.

With SAT tests being postponed and a number of schools unable to even generate transcripts, many high school seniors are struggling to complete the college application process. In December, a special event was held in San Juan called "App STRONG Puerto Rico" that sought to help these students. Representatives from approximately 60 mainland colleges attended the event including ACPHS Senior Associate Director of Admissions Kevin Rivenburg. In addition to helping students create or submit online applications, the College also provided two large suitcases filled with ACPHS swag, toiletries, and personal items that were part of the relief bags distributed to students and their families.

Alumni Basketball Game a Slam Dunk

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our alumni basketball game on January 20. In attendance were staff, students, and alumni from 1979 to 2017.

A great time was had by all!

8th Annual ACPHS Research Forum

The 8th Annual ACPHS Research Forum will take place on Saturday, January 27 in Albany and Vermont. This is an opportunity for faculty and students to discuss their current research projects. Dr. Samantha Schwall '99, Director, Program and Field Service Operations at Americas Laerdal Medical, will be one of the keynote speakers. 2017 Researcher of the Year will also be announced.

The event is free and open to the public. Register here.

ACPHS And UAlbany Partner On
Unique Program Exchange

In December, ACPHS and the University at Albany announced a new agreement which will allow students to work simultaneously towards a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public health. The agreement allows students to earn both degrees in five years as opposed to six.

Laura Schweitzer, Vice President for Health Sciences and Interim Dean of Public Health at UAlbany says, "We are particularly enthusiastic about this partnership and program because of the high caliber of students at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. These students are exceptionally prepared to come to the University at Albany and their readiness to start graduate school is apparent."

Thank you!

We've set our sights higher, and you're helping us get there! From July to December, we raised $200,000. That's puts us almost halfway to our goal. The Innovation Fund invests in our students, funding research projects in collaboration with faculty, tackles one of health cares most daunting challenges, access for all, through the Collaboratory which will be a one stop medical workspace.

Thank you for supporting ACPHS. And Happy New Year!