Daily Archives: November 25, 2013

Belmont, Lipscomb Pharmacy Students Warn of Dangers of Prescription Drugs

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Belmont and Lipscomb pharmacy students recently visited Hume Fogg High School to educate students on drug abuse through the Generation Rx program, which educates youth to the epidemic of prescription drug abuse and addiction occurring in the United States.

Both universities’ American Pharmacists Association (APhA) chapters presented on the important issue. The event featured a video highlighting the use of prescription drugs by teenagers and responses by their families as well as recent statistics and addictive trends that are occurring among high school students.  Students also participated in a game show competition emphasizing key topics presented.

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Pharmacy alum joins Aegis Sciences Corporation

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AliFosterRobertsSmallDr. Ali (Foster) Roberts, PharmD Class of 2012, has joined Aegis Sciences Corporation in Nashville as Clinical Scientist of Healthcare Services. She will offer guidance on healthcare research and outcomes, answer pain management and toxicology related questions that arise during treatment of patients. Dr. Roberts will also provide continuing education related to healthcare and drug testing practices. Previously, Dr. Roberts completed a PGY-1 residency at Memorial Hospital.

DPT alum recognized as an APTA Emerging Leader

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AnsonRosenfeldt09Dr. Anson Rosenfeldt, a 2009 graduate of Belmont University School of Physical Therapy, has been named as one of 25 emerging leaders in physical therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).   Dr. Rosenfeldt is a staff physical therapist with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH.

Each year, APTA recognizes therapists from across the country who have demonstrated extraordinary service early in their careers.  The organization’s professional journal, PT in Motion, announced this year’s honorees in last month’s issue.   In the announcement article, Pamela Dixon, an occupational therapist who nominated Rosenfeldt, comments about her involvement in elevating the use of evidence-based practice and increasing quality and education of all therapists.

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