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Philly.com: Pharmacists hope opportunity to advance profession won’t go up in smoke

In light of this remarkable opportunity to improve health outcomes, my colleagues and I are speaking out about an elephant in the room that has long loomed large and cast a shadow on the pharmacy profession. It’s an issue that esteemed colleague Daniel Hussar, Ph.D., professor of pharmacy at University of the Sciences, has long supported and written about recently: the selling of tobacco products in many community pharmacies.

Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/Pharmacists-hope-opportunity-to-advance-profession-wont-go-up-in-smoke.html

Four New Companies Join Science Center Port Business Incubator

Pharmaceutical Press chose Philadelphia and the Science Center due to its proximity to the pharmaceutical industry and area universities including new customer, the University of the Sciences -- a Science Center shareholder.

Read more: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/four-new-companies-join-science-center-port-business-incubator-2012-01-24

On the Boards | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2012-01-23

Ilene Warner-Maron, president of Alden Geriatric Consultants Inc. and of the Institute for Continuing Education and Research at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, has been inducted as a fellow in the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Founded in 1787, the college is the nation's oldest professional medical organization.

Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/137866333.html

Daniel A. Hussar, Remington Professor, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, USciences, Designated 2012 APhA Honorary President

He was elected for his lifelong commitment to the association and profession of pharmacy including more than 40 years serving in various roles and committees for APhA.

Read more: http://www.pharmacist.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Current_News&template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=27626

Paper examines psychosocial treatment for cancer pain

Dr. Amy Janke was a co-author on a paper published this week that examines psychosocial treatment for cancer pain (and suggests they have an effect).

http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/pb/26055
http://www.mdnews.com/news/hd/2012_04/hd_660747
http://www.gulfbend.org/poc/view_doc.php?type=news&id=143434&cn=81

Retail Health Clinics on Prevention.com

USciences Dr. Jennifer Reinhold adds expertise to on Prevention.com.

Read more: http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/trending-retail-health-clinics

Joseph L. Fink III, Professor, UK College of Pharmacy, Receives Linwood F. Tice Friend of APhA-ASP Award

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announced that Joseph L. Fink III, Professor of Pharmacy Law and Policy, UK College of Pharmacy, is the recipient of the 2012 Linwood F. Tice Friend of APhA-ASP Award. He received his BSPharm from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science.

Read more: http://www.pharmacist.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News_Releases2&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=27617

Stradley Ronon Partner to Present at University of the Sciences

Stradley Ronon partner Joseph McHale will present, "Current Issues in Pharmacy Law," at the 33rd Annual Symposium on Advances in Pharmacy Practice sponsored by the University of the Sciences on Jan. 29 in Philadelphia.

Read more: http://philly.citybizlist.com/2/2012/1/18/Stradley-Ronon-Partner-to-Present-at-University-of-the-Sciences.aspx

Philly.com: Another area where Philly was first

The "City of Firsts" article (Sunday) did not list the University of Science [sic], Philadelphia College of Pharmacy as the first college of pharmacy in the country. It was founded in 1821 and lists amongst its graduates the founders of the following pharmaceutical companies: Eli Lilly, Wyeth, Rorer, Warner-Lambert, Burrough-Wellcome, and the McNeil company. This school is something that should add to the uniqueness of the city. - David Bergman, Philadelphia

Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/inquirer/20120119_Letters_to_the_Editor.html

Shake up your health routine with salt caves

Dr. Frederick Schaefer, assistant professor of analytical chemistry at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, is more doubtful about the salt cave promises. “You might as well take a vitamin pill or go to the beach and have more fun,” he said.

Read more: http://blog.pennlive.com/life/2012/01/shake_up_your_health_routine_w.html