ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation today announced the participants for the 2022-2023 Faculty Scholars Program. Six faculty members from schools and colleges of pharmacy nationwide have been selected as members of this year’s class to participate in the 18-month research mentorship program. Experienced community-based researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the University
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation announced on Tuesday that it is accepting applications for community impact project proposals that seek to improve inequities, increase access to care for underserved populations and advance public health. Applications in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) are due Oct. 27 at
PALM BEACH, Fla. – At the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, the NACDS Foundation announced the addition of seven first-time members to the NACDS Foundation Board of Directors. Each Director will serve a one-year term. First-time NACDS Foundation Board of Directors include: Michael Bohling, Apotex Corp. Elizabeth Caton, The Procter & Gamble Company Philip Durocher, Colgate-Palmolive
PALM BEACH, Fla. — NACDS Foundation presented more than $220,000 in scholarships and grants through the NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program, recognizing ten schools and colleges of pharmacy for their innovative and diverse educational programs which aim to advance patient care and public health. The recipients were presented with their awards last night at an NACDS
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation announced on Thursday $130,000 in scholarships and grants through the 25th Annual NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program as part of an ongoing commitment to advancing patient care through pharmacy education. This year, recipients were presented with their merit-based awards at a virtual awards ceremony
ARLINGTON, Va. — June 27 is National HIV Testing Day when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unites with partners from health departments and other organizations to raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis of HIV. The NACDS Foundation has been actively involved in funding studies to evaluate a model which may
PALM BEACH, Fla. –The NACDS Foundation has distributed $220,000 in scholarships and grants as part of an ongoing commitment to advancing patient care through pharmacy education as part of the 23rd Annual NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program. The recipients were presented with their awards last night at an NACDS Foundation event during the NACDS Annual Meeting.
At its 19th Annual Foundation Dinner in Manhattan, the NACDS Foundation raised $1.8 million to support evidence-based research, pharmacy education and philanthropic efforts aimed at improving patient health outcomes and advancing population health. More than 100 companies and people sponsored the 2017 NACDS Foundation Dinner. Attendees included executives from national and regional drug chains, consumer
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation plans to honor Umair Shah, M.D., M.P.H., who was instrumental in the Houston hurricane response and recovery efforts, at next month’s NACDS Foundation Dinner. The NACDS Foundation said Shah, executive director and local health authority for Harris County Public Health (HCPH), will be presented
WASHINGTON — The prevention efforts undertaken by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation were highlighted by chairman Steve Anderson at the March of Dimes Gourmet Gala last month. The NACDS Foundation served as title sponsor of the event — which celebrated its 35th anniversary. The foundation’s prevention focus aligns with the March of
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has awarded $230,000 in scholarships and grants through its 2017 NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program. Announced during the NACDS Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz., this week, six grants of $20,000 each were award to applicants for innovative education programs, including two in the name of industry
ARLINGTON, Va. — “Late Night” host and “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Seth Meyers will headline the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Dinner on December 1 in New York City. During his 13-year tenure as a Saturday Night Live personality and head writer, Meyers was known for his sharp wit and political commentary. In
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has launched a study to examine the impact of expanding access to community testing for latent tuberculosis infections (LTBI). Led by researchers at the University of New Mexico, the project will survey patients to get a picture of their health care experience and perspective
ARLINGTON, Va. — “Late Night” host and “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Seth Meyers is slated as the keynote speaker for the 2016 National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Dinner. In its 18th year, the NACDS Foundation Dinner is scheduled for Dec. 1 in Manhattan. During his 13-year tenure as a Saturday Night Live personality and
