Center for Pharmacy care
Academic Research Center for Pharmacy Care Duquesne University Muldoon Building 1000 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Hours of Operation* 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Information and Appointments Telephone: 412.396.2155 Fax: 412.396.2161 *based on Duquesne University calendar
www.duq.edu/pharmacy 6/10 329505
An Academic Research Center of Excellence
WHAT THE CENTER CAN DO FOR YOU ➤
Health risk assessment
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Adult immunization
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Counsel and advise on medication therapy and possible self-care options Disease state management programs for high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and diabetes
Education on lifestyle changes that can improve, maintain and promote well-being Chart your progress toward positive outcomes
Medication therapy management consultations Tobacco cessation counseling
HEALTH SCREENINGS OFFERED About The Center The Academic Research Center for Pharmacy Care is
part of the Academic Partners Program, a pharmacist-
coordinated provider of disease prevention and disease
management services for the Duquesne University campus and Pittsburgh community.
We offer campus and community health screenings,
lifestyle counseling, educational seminars, drug therapy
review and management, disease state management and outcome reporting for certain health conditions.
Our educational programs, presented by experienced clinical faculty, residents and fellows, enhance the awareness of
health and wellness issues. We provide an individualized
assessment of current medication therapies and assist our clients in choosing self-care treatment options.
Our screening professionals are student pharmacists under the supervision of our faculty. The Center is
dedicated to the education of the public in an effort to
promote wellness, increase awareness of risk for chronic diseases, medication therapy management, and improve
health outcomes. We are driven by the desire to improve the health outcomes and well-being of Pittsburgh and surrounding communities.
The Academic Research Center for Pharmacy Care is equipped with state-of-the-art testing devices to provide quick results for standard health screenings. Professional interpretation of test results and counseling are available on site for these tests: ➤
Osteoporosis Screening
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Stroke/Carotid Artery Screening
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Blood Pressure Assessments
Peripheral Artery Disease Screening Cholesterol Screening
Blood Glucose Screening
Body Composition Analysis
Carbon Monoxide Screenings Facial Skin Analysis Hemoglobin A1C
Anemia Screening
Hypothyroid Screening Spirometry Screening