Belmont Alumna Named Kentucky Occupational Therapist of the Year

Roberts is the KOTA Western District co-chair, serving the Paducah area.

Roberts has worked at Baptist Health Rehabilitation since 2016, following her graduation from Belmont with a master’s degree in occupational therapy.

She is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America, and recently began helping with a new Spinal Cord Injury support group.

Dean Gregory Joins Fellow Pharmacists to Advocate on ASHP Legislative Day

David Gregory and Pharmacy Reps with Rep. Cooper
Dr. David Gregory and Pharmacy Reps with Rep. Jim Cooper

Dean of Belmont’s College of Pharmacy Dr. David Gregory joined 120 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) members on Capitol Hill on September 11 for a direct advocacy push. The group personally urged their congressional representatives to support legislation that helps pharmacists meet critical patient care needs.

This year’s Legislative Day visits — 159 in all — emphasized the importance of face-to-face interactions with Congress in shaping policies that affect the pharmacy profession.

“It was an honor to work with our congressional representatives on key issues involving pharmacy and pharmacy education.” Said Gregory. “Belmont College of Pharmacy strives to be a leader in the field and working with our government officials and professional organizations is part of the process.”

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