Roseman University’s 10th Annual Scholarship Gala Celebrates the Year of the Dragon

 – Champions of Health Care in Education Awards Honors Community Leaders – 

HENDERSON, Nev. – January 23, 2012 – Continuing its mission to educate tomorrow’s health care leaders, Roseman University of Health Sciences will present its 10th Annual Scholarship Gala on Saturday, May 12 at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas. This year’s gala is themed “In the Year of the Dragon,” evoking the ambition and passion associated with the fifth and mightiest position of the Chinese Zodiac.

Bringing the theme to life, the ballroom of the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas will be adorned with traditional Year of the Dragon décor that will be complemented with music and performances to create an atmosphere befitting the greatest of Chinese holiday celebrations.

The soiree begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception featuring fine wines and hors d’ouerves. Following, a specially created dinner will feature a variety Asian-fusion cuisine. Event tables and seats are now on sale. Corporate and philanthropic sponsorship opportunities are also available. Proceeds from the gala benefit student scholarships and services for Roseman University’s nursing, pharmacy and dental students.

At the gala, Roseman University will also present its Sixth Annual Champions of Health Care in Education Awards. This year’s honorees include Emily Neilson, general manager of 8 News Now, and Dr. David Steinberg, CEO of Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging. Both individuals are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to education and health care in Southern Nevada. Last year’s honorees included Selma Bartlett, Dr. Ronald Kline and Bruce Spotleson.

For information or to make reservations, call Barbara Wood at 702-968-2055 or email bwood@roseman.edu.

About Roseman University of Health Sciences

Founded in 1999, Roseman University of Health Sciences (formerly University of Southern Nevada) is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit institution of higher learning with campuses in Henderson, Nev. and South Jordan, Utah. The university is comprised of the College of Dental Medicine, offering a Doctor of Dental Medicine and an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics/MBA residency; College of Pharmacy, offering a Doctor of Pharmacy and Professional Continuing Education; College of Nursing, offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing; and an MBA program. The university is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and is an equal opportunity institution. For more information, visit http://www.roseman.edu.

Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy Student Pharmacists Launch Month of Outreach to Improve Medication Adherence in Southern Nevada

 4.6 percent of adults die of heart disease in Clark County and 8.7 percent of the adult population have been diagnosed with diabetes; a conversation with student pharmacists can lead to better medication adherence and improved health outcomes

Henderson, Nev. – September 30, 2011— This October, student pharmacists from Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy will kick off a series of community outreach activities in Southern Nevada to raise awareness about the health consequences of poor medication adherence, or not taking prescription medication as directed.

Roseman student pharmacists will join with students across the country in a month-long campaign, “Script Your Future,” as part of a national effort to educate consumers on the importance of medication adherence.  More than one-third of medicine-related hospitalizations and almost 125,000 deaths in the United States each year are due to people not taking their prescription medicine as directed.

The students are supported by a national coalition of more than 100 public and private stakeholder organizations, led by the National Consumers League(NCL).  The campaign provides tools to help patients and health care professionals better communicate about ways to improve medication adherence. The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation, both partners of the campaign, are leading efforts to engage the next generation of pharmacists in the campaign.

“Non-adherence to prescribed medication is a major public health concern, but many patients don’t discuss their concerns about medication with a health care professional,” said Whitney Zatzkin, policy and advocacy manager at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.  “Pharmacists are among the most visible and accessible members of the health care team, which allows them to begin those conversations with patients about taking medication as prescribed.  Student pharmacists can work directly within communities to educate patients about medication adherence and ultimately lead to people living healthier lives.”

The student pharmacists of Roseman University College of Pharmacy will raise awareness in Southern Nevada through special health-related events throughout October, kicking off with the American Diabetes Association’s “Step out: Walk to Stop Diabetes” on October 8. Additional outreach events will include health fairs in Pahrump, Boulder City, Henderson and Las Vegas. Students also plan to take the “Script Your Future” message directly to the area’s senior citizens through presentation at various senior community centers. More information about these events can be found online in the University’s Calendar of Events at http://www.roseman.edu.

“There are many reasons why people don’t take their medicine as directed, but the consequences for patients are the same,” said Dr. Mark Decerbo, associate professor of pharmacy practice at Roseman University College of Pharmacy. “Non-adherence puts patients, especially those with chronic conditions, such as diabetes or asthma, at risk for serious complications. Student-pharmacists will be able to provide valuable information and help people-at-risk to take medication adherence seriously.”

To learn more about the campaign, go to www.ScriptYourFuture.org.

Founded in 1999, Roseman University of Health Sciences(formerly University of Southern Nevada) is a private, non-profit institution of higher learning with campuses in Henderson, Nev. and South Jordan, Utah. The university is comprised of the College of Dental Medicine, offering a Doctor of Dental Medicine and an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics/MBA residency; College of Pharmacy, offering a Doctor of Pharmacy and Professional Continuing Education; College of Nursing, offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing; and an MBA program. The university is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and is an equal opportunity institution. For more information, visit http://www.roseman.edu.

“Script Your Future” is a campaign of the National Consumers League (NCL), a private, non-profit membership organization founded in 1899. For more information about the Script Your Future campaign, visit www.ScriptYourFuture.org.  For more information on NCL, please visit www.nclnet.org.