October 7, 2022

WSU Student National Pharmaceutical Association teams up with U-M chapter at community health fair

Last weekend, the Wayne State University chapter of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) partnered with their SNPhA colleagues from the University of Michigan to help bring health care services to the local community. The event was held at the Farmington Seventh-Day Adventist Church and offered free medical and health services to those in attendance.

The SNPhA student pharmacists were on hand to provide blood pressure screening and information on COVID-19 vaccination. Other services offered during the health fair were nutrition and lifestyle counseling, mental health and addiction counseling, mobility screenings, dental exams, chair massages, and hygiene kit distribution. The event was also supported by Be Well Be Whole, Meridian Acupressure, Stemena4Life and the Judson Center.

“The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate, and execute programs geared toward the improvement of the health, educational, and social environment of minority communities,” said WSU SNPhA Chapter President Obioma Opara. “This health fair was a great opportunity for our members to serve others and get out into the community to bring much-needed services that many might not be able to access. I am especially thankful to U-M SNPhA Chapter President Chloe Romero and her team for joining our student pharmacists to make this event a successful one.”

For student pharmacists interested in joining the Wayne State chapter of SNPhA, please email President-Elect Daniyal Nasir.

---

About us

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at Wayne State University is a four-year curriculum in the heart of Detroit. Approximately 100 students are enrolled in each year of the program. WSU Applebaum information meetings for prospective students take place at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The application process for the Doctor of Pharmacy program begins each July.

An anchor in urban health care

The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is built on more than 100 years of tradition and innovation in the heart of Detroit. We have grown deep roots in our city, harnessing its powerhouse hospital systems and community service organizations as vibrant, real-world training grounds for students, with an ongoing focus on social justice in health care. And our research at all levels – from undergraduates to veteran faculty members – translates into creative solutions for healthier communities.

Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution offering approximately 350 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to more than 25,000 students.

Return to news