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Public health researchers from South Dakota State University’s Community Practice Innovation Center presented two posters at the American Public Health Association annual meeting, which was held in Minneapolis at the end of October. 

The first poster detailed an analysis of mobile pharmacy health care programs throughout the United States. 

The second poster showcased a “30 under 30” for public health in South Dakota. 

‘Role of Mobile Pharmacy Services in Facilitating Patient Care in Underserved Populations’ 

This poster showcased the results of an analysis of mobile pharmacy programs in the United States. There are an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 mobile clinics nationwide, providing up to 7 million visits each year. 

The objective of the study was to identify the role of the modern mobile pharmacy in the existing health care system. To do so, the research team conducted surveys with individuals leading pharmacy-driven mobile health programs across the nation. 

Results included information related to the most common types of services provided, the role the program plays in providing patient care, and the role the program plays in integrating into the existing healthcare landscape. 

Results from the study will be used in the development of a pharmacy-driven mobile clinic program in South Dakota. Design and execution of the mobile clinic will be completed using principles of Implementation Science. 

The mobile clinic will be developed and implemented by a team at the Community Practice Innovation Center. The program will be completed through Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding, as part of a partnership with the South Dakota Department of Health’s Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program. Learn more.

The poster was authored by Sarah Schweitzer, Erin Miller, Jim Amell, Christopher Robbins, Stephanie Hanson, Alex Middendorf, Deidra Van Gilder, April Nelsen, Irene Arango Gomez and Sangah Park. Each of these individuals are faculty or research staff at ������Ƶ who are engaged in research projects through the Community Practice Innovation Center. 

‘30 Professionals Under 30 Transforming Public Health in South Dakota’ 

The second poster highlighted 30 individuals who are actively involved in work that is transforming the public health landscape in South Dakota. 

Individuals included represented a variety of public health, research and community-centered programs across South Dakota. 

The 30 under 30 list included individuals are currently engaged in work at ������Ƶ, the University of South Dakota, The South Dakota Department of Health, the Sioux Falls Department of Health, Sioux Falls School District, Sioux Falls Family Medicine, the South Dakota Department of Social Services, Horizon Health, Sanford Research, Brookings Area United Way, Brookings Public Library, Brookings Youth Mentoring, the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment, the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Foundation, and Lost & Found. 

The Public Health 30 Under 30, including a complete list of names, can be found online.