Friday, October 27, 2000
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 5
Pharmacy students teach about disease, good health at fair
By Melissa Davis
writer@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
University of Kansas pharmacy students are trying to "educate before they medicate" at their sixth annual pharmacy fair.
According to the American Pharmaceutical Association, Americans spend billions of dollars each year on medicines, and many don't know how to take them properly or what they are used for—but the pharmacy fair can help.
The fair, which will offer educational and informational booths, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m today on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union.
It will offer students information about diabetes,sexually transmitted diseases, women's health issues, methods to stop smoking and other medical and health issues.
Larry Davidow, clinical assistant professor of pharmacy, said the fair was helpful for students, many of whom overlook the importance of health care because they are young but not necessarily healthy.
"Screening for cholesterol and bone density aren't just for when you get older," Davidow said. He also said he had seen women as young as 18 to 19 years old test below normal for bone density.
"It is important to get screenings now so a person can take preventative action," he said.
Danielle Chauncey, Wichita second year pharmacy student, said one of the main purposes of the fair was to offer preventative measures
"It is important to get screenings now so a person can take preventative action."
Larry Davidow
Larry Davidow clinical assistant professor of pharmacy
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"We look at lifestyles through smoking cessation, sleep deprivation and alcohol, and look at things we can change in lifestyle to become healthier people," she said.
To help students gain knowledge about their health, pharmacy students will be on hand to perform free diagnostic screenings of blood glucose levels, hand out condoms and test for body-fat percentage.
The University's pharmacy fair hit the road recently, making stops at the state capitol and Pittsburg State University.
Patrick Brady, Bonner Springs second year pharmacy student and coordinator of the fair, said the fair gave pharmacy students a chance to show the public that pharmacy students did more than fill prescriptions.
"It catches people off guard when they see we do so many things," he said.
Aside from browsing informational booths, students also will be able to register for clocks, ankle and hand weights and many other prizes.
— Edited by Sara Nutt
A working lunch
Inner-city high school students visit the Kansas Union yesterday for orientation. Students listened to music and guest speakers and were provided with a meal as part of their visit. Photo by Thad Allender/KANSAN
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