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The National Consumers League (NCL) 2023 Script Your Future Medication Adherence Team Challenge winners were announced on May 16, 2023.

The NCL announced the winners of its Twelfth Annual Team Challenge, an eight-week intercollegiate competition among health profession student teams and faculty intended to combat poor medication adherence in the United States. Nearly three-out-of-four patients do not take their medication as directed.

The Challenge returns to medical school campuses each year to encourage student competition and innovation.

“The Team Challenge was first established in 2011 to nurture adherence-minded values in future generations of health professionals. Since its launch, the Campaign has supported close to 2,000 community health events, engaged more than 60,000 healthcare providers, and reached 27.5 million consumers. “We are very proud of the contribution this effort has made to the public health of all consumers,” said NCL Chief Executive Officer, Sally Greenberg.

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy enjoys the laudable distinction of being the National Award Winner for 2023.

LECOM Script Your Future efforts centered around Wellness, Adherence, Lifestyle, and Knowledge (WALK). LECOM students and faculty designed community service events in collaboration with various healthcare professionals across various pathways (in Erie, Bradenton, and Distance Education) and across programs (such as pharmacy,

Upcoming LECOM Events

LECOM Summer CME

July 24 - 27, 2023

Sarasota, FL

LECOM 5K

August 5, 2023

Erie, PA

CelebratePharmacy CE

August 18, 2023

Erie, PA & Virtual

Orofacial Pain & Dental Sleep Medicine CE

September 23, 2023

Bradenton, FL

OMED Conference & Expo

October 6-8, 2023

Orlando, FL

LECOM Student Scholarship Auctions

Bradenton, FL - October 14, 2023

Erie, PA - November 11, 2023

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The unified message promoted by the Challenge highlighted the importance of medication adherence, chronic disease state management, reducing disease stigma, smoking cessation, safe drug disposal, and Over-the-Counter medication safety.

The Script Your Future Healthcare Pledge affirms the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork in improving patient outcomes; and 223 current and future healthcare professionals joined as signatories to the Pledge.

Overall, 817 educational materials were distributed in-person to 260 individuals. Social media, print, and broadcasting efforts reached an estimated 279,360 people.

In sum, the LECOM Script Your Future was a successful and purposeful campaign that welcomed 159 volunteers, correlating to 273 hours of community service offered through 23 service events.

LECOM resoundingly lauds the achievements of these fine scholars and their key undertakings that impart upon LECOM an enthusiasm, a fervor, and a contagious spirit that is a positive exemplar to the entire arena of healthcare.

Tenth Annual LECOM

5K - 6,000 Steps for Success

Running and brisk walking can be effective exercises to help one stay healthy. They also can be a source of great joy and inspiration in one’s day.

The LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center is pleased to announce the Tenth Annual LECOM 5K 6,000 - Steps For Success, a fitness event that enables registrants to walk or run either a 3.1-mile course or a one-mile course.

All proceeds from the 5K event will benefit the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund, helping to defray the educational costs of future healthcare providers from LECOM.

Event registration costs $25 for an emblem shirt, and $35 for a shirt and participation medal.

Those interested may choose to participate in the Live Event on Saturday, August 5, 2023 beginning at 9 AM; or they may partake of the Virtual Event anytime from now until September 29, 2023.

Participants will be using timing devices and bibs, so they may compete for a place medal, or simply aim for a personal best.

Participants have the option of posting their times on the registration site to compare their individual time with that of others from around the country.

Online registration is available for both events at: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Erie/ LECOMERIE5K.

The enduring community presence and commitment of LECOM and its progeny underscore the success of events such as the LECOM 5K 6,000 - Steps For Success.

LECOM encourages all who join in the annual event as the College hails the athleticism of competition, the health benefits, and the genuine camaraderie, of all who join closer to building success for shared goals and for the future of the community and region.