NASHVILLE, Tenn. On Friday, Jan. 13, the Community Research Partners will present "Pharmacy Services Impact on Health of Pharmacy Desert Residents." The meeting will be held at Midtown Hills Police Precinct, 1441 12th Ave South, Nashville from 8:30-10 am. A light breakfast wil be provided.
This month’s Community Research Partners meeting will feature Organized Neighbors of Edgehill (ONE) and their Vanderbilt University School of Nursing research partners. The presentation will focus on a study of how access to pharmacy services impacts the health of Edgehill residents. In a previous study in 2012, the Edgehill neighborhood was identified as a “pharmacy desert," where many residents faced physical and financial barriers in getting their medications. This study looks deeper into how problems around medication affect residents’ health and wellbeing. Discussion will also include next steps to improve pharmacy services for the Edgehill Community.
Presenters
- Rolanda Johnson, PhD, RN (Vanderbilt University School of Nursing)
- Tom Cook, PhD, RN (Vanderbilt University School of Nursing)
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Brenda Morrow (FRC Director & Acting O.N.E. Director)
To RSVP: Lexie.Lipham@Vanderbilt.Edu
About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research in three primary areas -- community engagement, interprofessional education and research -- by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the communities they serve. Through community engagement, the Alliance serves a large community of stakeholders including surrounding universities and colleges, community organizations, faith-based outlets and community health centers. Its interprofessional education enhances students' interdisciplinary understanding and improves patient outcomes through integrated care. The research conducted provides access to experienced grant writers and materials supporting the grant application process and facilitates grant-writing workshops.
