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Midwestern University’s Middle Eastern Pharmacists Association Marks 10 Years of Service to Community

Since its establishment in 2013, the Middle Eastern Pharmacists Association (MePA) on the Downers Grove Campus of Midwestern University has made a significant impact on the community. More than 400 students have volunteered their services, conducting free community health screenings and organizing educational events, benefiting nearly 1,200 patients. Sally Arif, Pharm.D., BCPS, Professor, Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, serves as the founding advisor for MePA.

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Midwestern University Named One of Arizona's Healthiest Employers

The Phoenix Business Journal has ranked Midwestern University’s Glendale Campus fourth on its annual list of Healthiest Employers (Larger Employers) in the state of Arizona in recognition of the University’s comprehensive employee health initiatives. The Journal evaluates companies based on six categories of criteria, including culture, strategic planning, and leadership.

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Midwestern University Speech-Language Pathology Program Offers Therapy Resource for Parkinson’s Patients

The Speech-Language Pathology (S-LP) Program at Midwestern University College of Health Sciences in Glendale recently received a grant from the Parkinson Voice Project to help patients with Parkinson’s disease regain their voice through treatments at the University’s Therapy Institute.

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Animal Health Institute Hosts Local Scout Troops

Members of local Boy Scouts of America (BSA) troops visited the Midwestern University Animal Health Institute (AHI) recently as part of their Veterinary Medicine Merit Badge requirements.

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Parkinson’s Health Fair at Midwestern’s Multispecialty Clinic Benefits Community

The Midwestern University Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Institutes co-hosted a Parkinson’s World Health Fair on April 20th at the University’s Multispecialty Clinic in Downers Grove, Illinois for community members living with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers. Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement with symptoms that generally develop slowly over years. Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with PD, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

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Midwestern University Celebrates College of Pharmacy Graduates

Students from the College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove celebrated the beginning of their professional careers with a commencement ceremony on Thursday, March 2, 2023. A total of 108 students received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) and will begin their professional pharmacy careers or participate in postgraduate residency programs.

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Canceled: Glendale Campus Open House

In conjunction with the CDC guidance regarding community events and the COVID-19 virus, Midwestern University has elected to cancel the Glendale Campus Open House scheduled for April 1. Midwestern University appreciates your understanding and support as we take steps to protect our community’s health and safety.

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Phoenix Children's Hospital residency in Pediatric Optometry

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