Pharmacists educate patients on the National Mall
WASHINGTON — Community pharmacists play a vital role in helping patients live healthier lives, as well as in improving the cost-effectiveness of health care. That’s a key message that community pharmacists will convey during the upcoming Health on the National Mall event.
“Pharmacists are community educators on health, in the very broadest sense and, oftentimes, they’re a patient’s most trusted healthcare provider,” said Ron Clerico, VP of marketing strategies and solutions at Cardinal Health. “This event demonstrates the many ways pharmacists are leading change in communities across the country by helping their patients better manage their overall health so they can live longer, healthier lives.”
“Community pharmacists play a critical role in helping patients achieve better health outcomes,” said NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey. “This is particularly true in rural communities where the independent community pharmacist may be the only provider for many miles around. NCPA is proud to partner with Cardinal Health on this event to increase public awareness about how pharmacists help millions of Americans every day. In addition, we again urge Congress to enact H.R. 4190 to expand recognition of pharmacists as providers and to expand Medicare coverage of pharmacist-delivered healthcare services in medically underserved areas.”
The Health on the National Mall event, co-sponsored by Cardinal Health and the National Community Pharmacists Association, will be held July 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall in front of the Capitol Building.
Visitors of the free event will be able to stop by 1-of-10 tents, which will be staffed by community pharmacists, to learn about health topics ranging from heart health and diabetes management, to weight management and asthma.
The event is part of Cardinal Health’s annual Retail Business Conference, aptly themed “Leading Change” this year. The theme further communicates the critical role that community pharmacists can play in improving patient health, as well as today’s fast-changing healthcare environment.