Cedarville U commits to innovating pharmacy practice
The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy opened its new Center for Pharmacy Innovation on Jan. 1, 2018 thanks to a $250,000 donation from Dave and Phyllis Grauer of Dublin, Ohio. In addition to this contribution, the Grauers also serve on the School of Pharmacy’s board of advisors, have taught at the school and have funded scholarships for pharmacy students.
According to Marc Sweeney, dean of the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, the Grauers’ contribution is meant to spur on others to help support the new center. “Our hope is to identify creative solutions to some of our most challenging problems in health care,” Sweeney said. “With the Grauers’ gift, we hope to attract additional donors who will commit to fostering innovation in pharmacy and healthcare.”
The Center for Pharmacy Innovation employs Justin Cole, assistant professor of pharmacy practice, as director. He works to attract innovators and funding for pilot projects to address issues such as medication non-adherence, rising drug and healthcare costs, appropriate integration of technology and new drug discovery. The Cedarville, Ohio-based center will collaborate with the Ohio Pharmacists Association, among others, to develop creative solutions to healthcare issues.
“We want to help professional pharmacists look for and identify areas in health care where they can play a key role in optimizing quality, reducing costs, and improving population health,” Sweeney said. “Not only are the president and Congress trying to address those issues, but solutions need to come from within the healthcare system as well.”
“Pharmacists can do more with their drug knowledge and communication skills as a member of a team of healthcare professionals to help implement innovative healthcare delivery,” Dave Grauer said.
According to Marc Sweeney, dean of the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, the Grauers’ contribution is meant to spur on others to help support the new center. “Our hope is to identify creative solutions to some of our most challenging problems in health care,” Sweeney said. “With the Grauers’ gift, we hope to attract additional donors who will commit to fostering innovation in pharmacy and healthcare.”
The Center for Pharmacy Innovation employs Justin Cole, assistant professor of pharmacy practice, as director. He works to attract innovators and funding for pilot projects to address issues such as medication non-adherence, rising drug and healthcare costs, appropriate integration of technology and new drug discovery. The Cedarville, Ohio-based center will collaborate with the Ohio Pharmacists Association, among others, to develop creative solutions to healthcare issues.
“We want to help professional pharmacists look for and identify areas in health care where they can play a key role in optimizing quality, reducing costs, and improving population health,” Sweeney said. “Not only are the president and Congress trying to address those issues, but solutions need to come from within the healthcare system as well.”
“Pharmacists can do more with their drug knowledge and communication skills as a member of a team of healthcare professionals to help implement innovative healthcare delivery,” Dave Grauer said.