News archive - 2022

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Mentoring the future of pharmacy: Barbara Prime and Agatha Dwilewicz

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The Women in Pharmacy Leadership (WIPL) Alumni Mentorship Program paired recent alumni who identify as females with working or retired professionals in their field of interest, to help them move towards their leadership goals. In this series, the School of Pharmacy will be spotlighting each of their experiences.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Improving medication adherence with tech innovation

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School of Pharmacy project pairs medication taking with new technologies to empower older adults to age in place

Medication non-adherence is a concern globally, and often occurs unknowingly or by mistake. Dr. Tejal Patel, clinical associate professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, is trying to improve medication management and assist older adults when taking their medication at home by correctly matching them with new innovative technologies.

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Do vaccination deserts exist: Mapping pharmacist-administered vaccination sites across Ontario

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A new study has found that although three-quarters of Ontario pharmacists can administer injections “vaccination deserts” do exist, areas with little to no access to pharmacist-administered vaccination sites.

To identify these areas, researchers at the University of Waterloo and Laurentian University mapped regions across Ontario. It was found that most community pharmacists authorized to administer injections are found in the urban region of Southern Ontario, confirming there is a geographic discrepancy.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Join Andrea Edginton to support student experiential learning opportunities this Giving Tuesday

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Today is Giving Tuesday and at Waterloo Pharmacy, we’re asking you to help us support pharmacy students who are interested in learning and working with communities in the north, remote regions, or internationally. Our current Hallman Director is challenging you to unlock $2,00 in support for the Student Success Fund.

Friday, November 25, 2022

Understanding antimicrobial resistance

City of Kitchener Carl Zehr Square lit up blue

Antimicrobial resistance ranks among the top ten global public health threats, according to the World Health Organization.

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