Published November 6, 2019 This content is archived.
The University at Buffalo chapter of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) won the Region 1 Operation Heart Award at the Midyear Regional Meeting.
UB was selected out of 18 schools in the region.
The award is given for outstanding development and implementation of Operation Heart, a patient care project that increases awareness of cardiovascular disease through screening and educational activities, leading to improvements in health nationwide.
"Each year, we look for innovative ways to get more UB students involved and to impact a larger population with our initiatives," says Christine Zemanek, Operation Heart co-chair.
During the 2018-2019 school year, approximately 600 patients in the Buffalo area were educated and screened for numerous conditions impacting heart disease. Initiatives focused primarily on promoting healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index levels, stroke and heart attack prevention, smoking cessation, stress relief, exercise, and heart-healthy eating.
The mission of the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, providing opportunities for professional growth, improving patient care, and advancing the future of pharmacy.