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January  11,  2011     Contact:   Mary  Lisi  
      Practice  Greenhealth  

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    Brian  Kirschner  
    University  of  the  Sciences    
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    b.kirschner@usp.edu  
 
 
Unique  partnership  will  promote  sustainability  training  for  pharmacists  
 
Philadelphia,  PA,  and  Reston,  VA:    University  of  the  Sciences  (USciences)  and  Practice  Greenhealth  
(PGH)  announced  today  that  they  have  established  a  first-­‐of-­‐its  kind  partnership  to  
develop  and  promote  sustainability  training  for  pharmacists,  pharmacy  students  and  related  
professionals.  Among  other  things,  USciences  and  PGH  will  partner  to  develop  training  modules  that  
will  increase  sustainability  knowledge  and  practices  in  both  institutional  and  community  pharmacies  
across  the  country.  
 
“In  this  endeavor,  we’re  proud  to  partner  with  University  of  the  Sciences,  a  highly  respected  
institution,  founded  in  1821  as  Philadelphia  College  of  Pharmacy,  the  nation’s  first  school  of  
pharmacy,”  said  Anna  Gilmore  Hall,  Executive  Director  of  Practice  Greenhealth.  “Pharmacies  deal  
every  day  with  a  number  of  issues  that  touch  upon  sustainability,  including  the  proper  disposal  of  
pharmaceuticals.  With  hundreds  of  thousands  of  pharmacists  working  across  the  country,  this  
partnership  represents  a  wonderful  opportunity  to  extend  sustainable  practices  to  yet  another  
sector  of  the  health  care  industry.”  
 
Part  of  the  USciences  and  PGH  partnership  includes  developing  a  methodology  for  assessing  the  
effectiveness  of  sustainability  training  for  pharmacists.  The  groups  will  also  assess  the  feasibility  of  
similar  course  offerings  to  pharmacy  students  at  USciences.  Practice  Greenhealth  and  University  of  
Science  will  also  encourage  collaborative  and  cooperative  research  activities  that  support  the  
development  of  educational  programs  relating  to  pharmacists  and  sustainability.  
 
“We  are  proud  to  partner  with  Practice  Greenhealth  on  the  issues  of  sustainability  in  pharmacy  
practice,”  said  Dr.  Andrew  Peterson,  dean  of  USciences’  Mayes  College  of  Healthcare  Business  and  
Policy.  “This  partnership  will  add  the  missing  ingredients—education  and  training—so  that  current  
and  future  pharmacists  can  make  a  positive  impact  on  the  environment.”  
 
“This  collaboration  will  provide  a  great  opportunity  for  leadership  in  sustainability  education  and  
research  in  pharmacy  practice,”  said  Dr.  Lisa  Lawson,  dean  of  USciences’  Philadelphia  College  of  
Pharmacy.  “With  pharmacists  already  trusted  members  of  the  healthcare  community,  their  
involvement  is  key  to  providing  environmental  safeguards  and  safe  medication  handling.”
About  Practice  Greenhealth  
Practice  Greenhealth  is  the  nation’s  leading  membership  and  networking  organization  for  
institutions  in  healthcare  that  have  made  a  commitment  to  sustainable,  eco-­‐friendly  practices.  
Members  include  hospitals,  healthcare  systems,  businesses  and  other  stakeholders.  Beyond  helping  
members  establish  goals  and  best  practices,  Practice  Greenhealth  provides  specific  tools,  education  
and  assistance  in  reaching  those  goals.  Practice  Greenhealth  offers  a  variety  of  programs  and  
services  to  its  members,  including  environmental  purchasing,  sustainable  operations,  continuing  
education,  webinars,  networking  opportunities,  communications,  and  an  annual  Environmental  
Excellence  Awards  program  recognizing  the  achievements  of  member  institutions.  
 
To  learn  more  about  Practice  Greenhealth,  visit  www.practicegreenhealth.org  
 
About  University  of  Sciences    
At  University  of  the  Sciences,  students  embark  on  a  challenging  learning  experience  in  a  proving  
ground  for  successful  professionals  in  the  science  and  healthcare-­‐related  fields.  A  private  institution  
dedicated  to  education,  research,  and  service,  and  distinguished  as  the  nation’s  first  college  of  
pharmacy,  the  University  has  produced  leaders  in  the  science  and  healthcare  marketplaces  since  its  
founding  in  1821.  Students  in  USciences’  five  colleges  learn  to  excel  in  scientific  analysis  and  to  apply  
their  skills  to  improving  healthcare  in  the  lives  of  people  worldwide  through  such  disciplines  as  
pharmacy,  biology,  physical  therapy,  healthcare  business,  and  health  policy.  For  more  information,  
visit  www.usciences.edu  
 
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