UNE Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy and Visiting Nurses Association provide screenings and vaccinations to community members

The UNE Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy partnered with the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) to administer blood pressure screenings and flu vaccinations to the community at Sacred Heart Church in Portland, Maine on October 26th.

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, students provided medication reviews and discussed the Vials for Life initiative with patients. This free program, designed for seniors and individuals with serious medical conditions, provides pertinent medical information to emergency personnel who respond to and treat home emergencies.

More than 40 patients were counseled at the event, and more than 200 have received services so far this semester in collaboration with the VNA.