Serving Our Communities is at the Core of our Curriculum
By Markie Heideman, Hazel Law | July 2, 2025
Key Highlights:
- We’ve collected 7,500 pounds of medications at our annual Medication and Sharps Takeback Events. That’s the weight of two minivans!
- 1350+ hours have been spent educating the public on important healthcare topics like medication safety at community events.
- Our students have spent 500+ hours dispensing medications and providing medication counseling to vulnerable populations.
- Our students have spent 1,200 hours at local senior living communities providing crucial health screenings and medication counseling.
Community Health and Engagement allows us to serve and learn from the community. Learn more about these efforts here.
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