The Annual Susquehanna Health Fair was held on June 25th at Broad and Susquehanna Streets. The fair is hosted by Representative Jewell Williams, and it gives the community a chance to interact with many different healthcare professions.

This fair provides the students with the opportunity to get further experience within their area of practice. Temple School of Pharmacy Faculty and Students worked alongside Temple School of Medicine and Nursing to bring vital heath care information to the community.

The Pharmacy Students were involved in counseling community members and answering patient-specific questions regarding their medications. They also took blood pressure and gave advice regarding community members’ specific healthcare regimens.

Along with Dr. Patel and Dr. Wodlinger, Temple Pharmacy Students Elizabeth Marino, Winnie-Wing Tsang, and Shaylyn Teal-Canty take part in the Annual Susquehanna Health Fair.

Victor Egbulefu is taking blood pressure measurement and educating the patient regarding his blood pressure medications.

Dr. Wodlinger and Elizabeth Marino educated community members on the importance of medication adherence.

Elizabeth Marino and Dr. Patel are working alongside Temple Health System Doctors and Nurses.

Elizabeth Marino, Dr. Patel, and Winnie-Wing Tsang inform community members regarding the proper of use of medications and side effects.