Campbell partners with health center to receive grant to help diabetes patients
Posted on February 19, 2013 in Community
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust of Winston-Salem, N.C., has awarded a $399,000 grant for Campbell University to partner with First Choice Community Health Centers (FCCHC) for a collaborative project that will implement a diabetes navigator service program to high-risk patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Physician Assistant Program supports local Make-A-Wish charity
Posted on July 30, 2012 in Community, PA Program
Campbell University’s Physician Assistant Program presented a $5,000 check to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina today to help grant wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.
“As future PAs, many of us will treat children with life-threatening illnesses similar to those that are granted wishes,” said Kaitlyn Schmid, a first-year PA student at Campbell University. “And though we will work specifically on the medical end, we all know the significance of ‘play’ in their overall well-being and care.”
Fuquay-Varina pharmacist receives distinguished award from Campbell University
Posted on April 5, 2012 in Community, Pharmacy
Curtis Holleman, owner of Elliotts Pharmacy in Fuquay-Varina, N.C., received the 2012 M. Keith Fearing, Jr., Community Pharmacy Practice Award from Campbell University on April 5.
“I feel fortunate, although surprised to receive this award,” said Holleman. "I have a real respect for the list of past recipients; it is quite an honor to be placed in the same family.”
Frogs and Chytrid Fungus
Posted on October 28, 2011 in Community
Sixteen high school students and teachers attended a Science Education Outreach workshop on October 1 at Campbell to learn more about the deadly chytrid fungus that affects the frog population.