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URI College of Pharmacy dedicates Brooks Eckerd classroom

Support from pharmacy chain exceeds $100,000 KINGSTON, R.I. — July 20, 2006 — The University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy has dedicated a classroom with the latest animation technology to Brooks Eckerd Pharmacy. The pharmacy chain has supported several College projects, its total support exceeding $100,000. During springtime ceremonies with company officials, the College […]

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URI pharmacy student wins national Goldwater scholarship for work in HIV prevention research

Warren resident creates anti- HIV compounds KINGSTON, R.I.—May 19, 2006—University of Rhode Island pharmacy student Michael Hanley was recently named a 2006 Barry M. Goldwater scholarship winner for his work in HIV transmission prevention research. The annual awards are given to undergraduate sophomores and juniors who are interested in pursuing science and math related careers. […]

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URI pharmacy students to gain disaster response experience through mock clinic

Scenario is Category 5 hurricane in Rhode Island KINGSTON, R.I. — May 3, 2006 — As a member of the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team deployed to Louisiana to assist in the Hurricane Katrina relief effort, Jeffrey Bratberg knows what works and what doesn’t. Now the assistant professor of pharmacy at the University of […]

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URI pharmacy students win top national honors for Medicare Part D education efforts

Group bests UConn for premier spot KINGSTON, R.I. — April 27, 2006 — The University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy captured first-place in a national competition that ranked the reach and effectiveness of student-driven Medicare Part D education efforts. Twenty-two URI pharmacy students were honored during ceremonies at the recent American Pharmacists Association’s annual […]

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Outreach program at College of Pharmacy helping thousands each month

Now more than ever, Rhode Islanders relying on URI for prescription information KINGSTON, R.I. — January 23, 2006 — When Rhode Islanders need help deciphering the complexities of Medicare Part D, understanding drug imports from Canada or evaluating the latest TV drug commercials, they look to the Pharmacy Outreach Program of the University of Rhode […]

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URI, ABC 6 launch ‘Ask the Pharmacist’ segment

Another way that University’s College of Pharmacy helps Southeastern New Englanders KINGSTON, R.I. — January 23, 2006 — The University of Rhode Island and Providence television station ABC 6 have launched a new segment called “Ask the Pharmacist” to provide viewers in Southeastern New England with accurate and timely answers to their medication questions. Featuring […]

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URI Pharmacy students help seniors understand Medicare Part D

KINGSTON, R.I. — December 13, 2005 — The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy celebrated American Pharmacists Month by organizing an outreach program for patients who qualify for the Medicare Part D prescription benefit. The Student Leadership Council of the College of Pharmacy organized the informational event on Oct. 28 at Walgreens Pharmacy in […]

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