Pharmaceutical Care Committee
Megan WigginsHometown: Mitchellville, Iowa
Undergraduate: Creighton University
Goal for my committee: To get each member of APhA- ASP to participate in health fairs and talk to the community about the importance of immunizations.
Favorite Movie: Elf
Why I am Involved: I got involved to build my leadership skills and apply what I am learning in school to life. Attending socials and volunteering at events is a great way to get to know our classmates and promote pharmacy.
Favorite Song: Dancing Lucinda by The Nadas
Contact: meganwiggins@creighton.edu
Committee Co-Chair
Carin Van DykeHometown: St. Charles, Iowa
Undergraduate: Creighton University
Favorite Drug: Warfarin, because it comes in a lot of different colors
Goal for my committee: To get Operation Immunization more involved with the Omaha community.
Favorite Movie: Breakfast at Tiffany's
Why I am Involved: I got involved because there are lots of opportunities in Operation Immunization to volunteer and learn more about vaccinations which I previously did not know a lot about.
Contact: carinvandyke@creighton.edu
What is Operation Immunization?
The goal of Operation Immunization is to increase community awareness of immunization information, advise patients where they can obtain the proper immunizations, promote immunization services in pharmacies, and increase the public's awareness of the important role both pharmacists and student pharmacists can play in public health. Since the campaign began, 720,600 patients have been immunized by pharmacists and student pharmacists participating in Operation Immunization.
Events for 2008-2009:
Still Finalizing...
Helpful Links:
CDC Vaccines and Immunizations Site
Immunization Action Coalition
Join Us!
If you would like to join our committee, please send us your name and email address. We also welcome comments, questions about our committee, and requests to join/volunteer for specific activities we are involved in.
