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PhillyBurbs.com: Boyd's Pharmacy in Florence has a prescription for business success

For three generations, Boyd’s Pharmacy has been dispensing pills and reassurance to area residents and their families. Pharmaceutical training is more extensive today even than it was when L. Clark Boyd was in school. According to Joseph Montalto, one of three pharmacists on the staff, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy has replaced its four-year program with a six-year course of study that culminates in a doctor of pharmacy degree.

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Alumnus George J. Malmberg, Chief Executive Officer of Wedgewood Pharmacy, Passes Away

George J. Malmberg, P’72, RPh, FACA, FACVP, who co-founded Wedgewood Pharmacy with his wife, USciences Trustee Lucy Malmberg, P’72, RPh, FACA, FACVP, passed away April 22 following a brief illness. He was 64. Philadelphia Business Journal coverage of the story is available here. For information about services, please visit http://www.wedgewoodpharmacy.com/wn/george-malmberg.

Read more: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130422006916/en/George-J.-Malmberg-Chief-Executive-Officer-Wedgewood

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American Journal of Managed Care: Yelena Yankovskaya, PharmD, Discusses the Expectations and Roles of VBID in Combating Nonadherence

Yelena Yankovskaya, PharmD, a managed markets fellow at USciences’ Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy, spoke at the recent Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy's Annual Meeting & Expo in San Diego. She described the expectations and roles of predictive modeling, value-based insurance design, and gamification/social media in contemporary managed care pharmacy.

Fox 29: Kratom Dietary Supplement

Investigative reporter Jeff Cole looks at the dangers of Kratom. He spoke with USciences commencement honorary degree recipient to be Ken Dickinson P’68, director of marketing for Gaudenzia, about the supplement. Cole also had conducted background information with George Downs.

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7ABC News: Strange, but true health tips

Holistic pharmacist, health author, and University of the Sciences alumna Sherry Torkos P'92 reveals natural solutions to common health issues, like a sore throat, congestion, and leg cramps.

Profile America: Susan Hayhurst, nation's first woman pharmacist

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for March 16: Profile America — Two young women, who were the first Americans of their gender to enter their professions, are highlighted during this Women's History Month ... And this month in 1883, Susan Hayhurst became the nation's first woman pharmacist, when she graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. She's further distinguished by obtaining that degree while already being a physician…Among the nation's 186,000 pharmacists, women comprise over 52 percent. 

Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/03/15/5267515/us-census-bureau-daily-feature.html

University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy: Fink Receives Honorary Doctorate

Joseph L. Fink III was presented with an honorary doctor of science degree by his alma mater, the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 21. The recognition came as part of the University’s annual Founder’s Day celebration.

Read more: http://pharmacy.mc.uky.edu/display.php?id=950

Founders' Day and STC II Groundbreaking Coverage

Coverage from the 192nd Founders’ Day ceremony honoring Dr. Joseph Fink III and the STCII groundbreaking:

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WEB: http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/02/21/university-of-the-sciences-marks-192nd-anniversary/

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sheknows.com: Natural ways women can prevent heart disease

Sherry Torkos P'92 talks about preventing heart disease in women.

Read more: http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/982385/natural-ways-women-can-prevent-heart-disease

Echo Pilot: Greencastle’s oldest business changes hands

Carl's Drug Store has been sold by Frank Ervin to Rodger Savage, who plans to keep the legacy of the independent pharmacy going. Ervin grew up in the business and headed to Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science.

Read more: http://www.echo-pilot.com/article/20130118/NEWS/130119824/1001/NEWS?refresh=true