Pharmacy Day at the Capitol

Pharmacy Day was April 5 and was a success in terms of the schools screenings, student participation, and interest garnered by legislators who stopped by the displays and participated in the screenings.  Class of 2007 members, Tom Falk, Jason Fox, Jessica Nelson, Kristin Norkus, Adam Perkins, Kelly Perkins, and Krista Petrolla attended Pharmacy Day with Kim Burns, R.Ph., J.D.  Overall, about 80 students attended the event from schools around the state.  Each school presented a health issues such as hypertension and blood pressure screenings, immunization information, medication reviews, diabetes management, bone density, facial skin analysis, and body fat analysis.   LECOM provided the blood pressure screenings and information on hypertension. The schools were also encouraged to visit representatives from their area.  LECOM students saw Representative Curt Sonney and Senator Jane Earll to address pharmacy issues. 

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