Our Committees

Our CDS committee raises awareness for and directs patient care projects toward helping manage, treat, and prevent various chronic disease states such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. The goals of this committee align with APhA's national patient care projects Operation Immunization, Operation Diabetes, and Operation Heart; and allows members to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and in the community.

Highlights: 

• American Heart Month Step Challenge

• Diabetes & Cancer Patient Care Kits

• Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes Walk

Committee Co-Chairs: Tyler Smith & Kelsey Castronova

Our Med-Safety committee focuses on educating the public on proper storage and use of over-the-counter and prescription medications, as well as highlighting substance use disorders and other contemporary issues related to the misuse of medications. Events hosted by this committee align with APhA's national patient care projects Operation Substance Use Disorder and Operation OTC Med Safety 

Highlights:

• First-Grade Field Trips

• Drug Takeback Day 

• Girl Scouts First-Aid Day

Committee Co-Chairs: Kelly Nguyen & Elizabeth Tran

Our Reproductive Health committee aims to improve reproductive and sexual health education for students and patients alike. Aligned with APhA's national patient care project Operation Reproductive Health, events hosted by this committee are often centered around hormonal contraception, the HPV vaccine, LGBTQ+ reproductive health, and sexually transmitted infections. 

Highlights: 

• Period Project Packing Party

• Breast Cancer Awareness Panel

• STD Trivia

Committee Co-Chairs: Taylor Clay & Autumn Abbott