Joshua Page, 2021 PharmD Candidate Belmont University College of Pharmacy Medications come in a variety of therapeutic classes, often containing many drugs within the same class. Dispensary of Hope and other charitable distributors offer multiple medications within many therapeutic classes to allow switching within a class when needed. An example of a therapeutic interchange would […]
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June 26, 2022, the newly opened Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy, first independent charitable pharmacy in New Jersey, held a gala to raise funds and celebrate those who contributed to their opening. The pharmacy’s mission is to increase access to medications, immunizations, health education, and pharmacy services for uninsured and under-served patients and reduce clinical and […]
Being uninsured and unable to pay for treatment and medications can have a serious impact on one’s life. One such example is Gary, 55 years of age, who has COPD and experiences exacerbations that cause him to go to the ER. Upon discharge, he is unable to afford health services or medications to treat his […]
Over the past decade, technology has rapidly evolved across the health care landscape. With this comes the advent of digital health – the use of information technology, electronic communication tools, and processes to deliver health care services. Applications of digital health that are commonly used across the industry include: telehealth, clinical decision support, and wearable […]
svdpmadison.org Yolanda Tolson, BSPharm, is the Charge Pharmacist at the St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy (SVdPCP) in Madison, WI. She oversees day to day operations and manages drug inventory through a combination of wholesale purchases, donated drugs, and free medications through patient assistance programs. Her team is creating a progressive, interdisciplinary, environment utilizing the […]
dispensaryofhope.org Dr. Hillary Blackburn, PharmD is the Director of Pharmaceutical Services at Dispensary of Hope. In this role, she is responsible for providing clinical pharmacist expertise to support the organization as well as its network of pharmacies and charitable clinics. As the Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Hillary consults with pharmacy leaders across the country, sharing […]
sirum.org George Wang George Wang is a SIRUM co-founder and uses his analytical and problem-solving skills honed in science to tackle the complex operations and policy issues of redistributing unused medicine. SIRUM is a 501(c)3 social venture that uses technology to connect surplus drugs with the needs of safety-net pharmacies. SIRUM is committed to developing […]
Christine Toni Christine Toni, BSPharm, is the former pharmacist coordinator of HOPE Dispensary of Greater Bridgeport, a project initiated by the Primary Care Action Group (PCAG), a multi-disciplinary group of providers dealing with availability and education of healthcare within the Bridgeport area. Under Christine’s direction, HOPE provided free medication to low-income, uninsured patients as well […]
beaconpharmacy.org Carol Risaliti Carol Risaliti is the Executive Director of Beacon Charitable Pharmacy in Canton Ohio. Carol has served on the Ohio Governor’s Task Force on Disability Medical Assistance, United Way Compass Health Committee, United Way Agency Review Team Chair, United Way Allocation Committee, Access Health Stark County Operating Council, Catholic Charities USA Health Steering […]
Amy Kurzatkowski Treasurer Amy Kurzatkowski is the Area Director of Pharmacy Continuity of Care for Ascension Health, managing 10 community pharmacies from the Northeast to Tennessee. These Community pharmacies are “mix” pharmacies having a charitable component within each one. Since graduating from the University of Connecticut, Amy has been involved with community pharmacy for her […]