Campbell welcomes state healthcare leaders for pharmacy symposium

The Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences welcomed healthcare leaders, practitioners, educators, students and policymakers from across the state on June 17 for the North Carolina Medical Journal Symposium, Pharmacists as Catalysts for Better Health.

Hosted in partnership with the North Carolina Institute of Medicine and the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, the symposium explored how pharmacists can continue serving as essential healthcare partners while helping address challenges related to access to care, workforce needs and innovative care delivery models.

The day featured presentations and panel discussions focused on expanding healthcare access, strengthening the pharmacy workforce and highlighting innovative approaches to patient care. Attendees also had the opportunity to tour and learn about one of Campbell University's mobile healthcare clinics, showcasing how the university is helping bring care directly to communities across North Carolina.

Faculty, students and alumni from Campbell University were actively involved throughout the symposium, serving as panelists, presenters and attendees.

"We were honored to host this important statewide conversation on our campus," said Dr. Jeff Mercer, dean of the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. "It was especially rewarding to see our faculty, students, and alumni contribute their expertise alongside colleagues from across the state. Events like this demonstrate the impact pharmacists have every day in improving health outcomes. We were proud to showcase one of our mobile clinics and share some of the innovative work being done by Campbell University. We hope everyone enjoyed their time on campus and left with new ideas and connections that will help advance healthcare in North Carolina."

The symposium brought together professionals from a variety of healthcare settings and reinforced the important role pharmacists play in improving patient care and addressing healthcare challenges across the state.