Pharmacy Outreach Program | 401.874.2641 | reachrx@etal.uri.edu 

Educational Presentations

The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy’s Pharmacy Outreach Program offers a wide range of educational presentations, health screenings, medication safety services, and wellness programs designed to support healthy aging and improve community health.

Programs are available for senior centers, community organizations, libraries, housing sites, support groups, and other community partners. All presentations can be paired with educational handouts and select topics are available in interactive game formats.

Clinical Services & Medication Support

• Brown Bag Medication Reviews
• One-on-One Medication Discussions
• Blood Pressure Screenings
• Medication Safety & Adherence
• Drug Interactions & Adverse Effects
• Generic Medications & Cost Savings
• Medicare Part D Education
• OTC Medication Safety
• Transitional Care & Hospital Discharge Education
• Naloxone (Narcan) Education
• Vaccination Education for Older Adults

Chronic Disease & Condition Education

Programs are available on a wide variety of health conditions including:

• Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention
• Cholesterol & Hypertension
• Diabetes Management & Technology
• COPD, Asthma & Respiratory Health
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Arthritis, Osteoporosis & Chronic Pain
• Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia & Parkinson’s Disease
• Depression, Anxiety & Sleep Disorders
• Tick-Borne Diseases including Lyme Disease & Babesiosis
• Digestive Health & GERD
• Vision & Hearing Disorders
• Men’s Health & Women’s Health Topics

Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Aging

• Healthy Eating & Nutrition as We Age
• Weight Loss & Weight Management Medications
• Vitamins, Supplements & Probiotics
• Fish Oil & Heart Health
• Immune System Support
• Exercise & Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Hydration & Seasonal Wellness
• Healthy Bones & Vitamin D

Infectious Disease & Prevention Programs

• Cold, Flu & COVID-19 Education
• Vaccine Education
• Wound Care
• Antibiotic Use & Resistance
• Hepatitis
• Foodborne Illness Prevention
• Superbugs & Infection Prevention

Special Topics & Emerging Health Trends

• CBD & Marijuana Overview
• Genetic Testing & Precision Medicine
• Botox & Medical Uses
• Telehealth & Online Health Information
• New Advances in Medical Research
• Biologics & Biosimilars
• Medical Technology & Home Testing

Program Features

• Presentations tailored to older adults and community audiences
• Interactive and health literacy-friendly education
• Opportunities for individualized medication counseling
• Programs led by pharmacists, pharmacy faculty, and student pharmacists
• Available for community organizations throughout Rhode Island