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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.

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.

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.

Rui Su (PharmD’18) is the 2021 School of Pharmacy Alumni Achievement Award recipient. She received the award virtually at our recent CE Saturday event. This award recognizes and celebrates pharmacy alumni who impact the health and well-being of society through professional work and/or public service contribution. Her contributions echo through community pharmacies across Canada.

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

Dr. Rand Hussein (BSc, MSc, PhD) is a pharmacist, researcher and a new mom. She finished her PhD this past September at the School of Pharmacy and is currently pursuing her post-doctoral fellowship at the School, under Dr. Nancy Waite’s supervision, with a focus on vaccine hesitancy.

Have you ever dreamed of combining your love of travel with your ambitions? For Nikola Cubelic this dream was made a reality with the help of the Student Exchange Program (SEP) at Waterloo Pharmacy.

"This award isn’t only for me, but also for other women of colour. I want to encourage them to fulfill their goals and remind them that their skin colour is not an obstacle." - Jocelyn Bonti-Akomah

Jocelyn is the first recipient of the Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC Community Involvement Award. This new award recognizes Black or Indigenous undergraduate students with a strong history of volunteering in their community who demonstrate the values of integrity, customer service, accountability, respect and excellence.

MacKenzie Van Loon (Rx2023) shares her student exchange experience in Amsterdam.

When MacKenzie Van Loon (Rx2023) learned about the Student Exchange Program (SEP), she immediately knew this was an experience she couldn’t pass up.

The School of Pharmacy had the pleasure of hosting the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists- Ontario Branch (CSHP-OB) Southwestern and Golden Horseshoe Chapters’ residency research night in a hybrid setting this past July.

“The location of our Residency Research Night alternates among the programs that offer pharmacy residencies.  Waterloo School of Pharmacy stepped up to host this event for the first time, and they did not disappoint!” says Marisa Ramandt, CSHP-OB Southwestern Chapter Co-Chair.