Cincinnati Development News

Clinical Pharmacy Program Presents Update on Services, Impact, and Research Findings

The Cincinnati Health Department's clinical pharmacy team, represented by Dr. Tenara Ellis and Dr. Eva Grimm, presented an update on their program's services, development, and impact. They highlighted the expansion of services to multiple health centers, increased appointment availability, and improved tracking of pharmacist interventions. A key focus was the development of a dashboard to better track encounters and data, with future steps including improving data accuracy and tracking referrals. Dr. Grimm also presented her residency projects, including a business plan for expanding Hepatitis C treatment and research on the impact of pharmacist-physician collaboration on hypertension, which showed a significant improvement in medication adherence. The presentation detailed the program's effectiveness in managing chronic conditions and the potential for future growth and research.