Pharmaceutical Care Committee
Committee Chair
Katrina
McGonigal
Hometown:
Windsor, Ontario
Undergraduate:
University of Windsor
Favorite Drug:
Spironolactone, because it smells oh so minty fresh!
Goal for my Committee:
For students to become involved in not only providing a much needed
service to the community, but to become confident in helping
patients understand how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and blood
pressure.
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
Why I am Involved:
To become more educated in the area of hypertension, form new
connections, and most importantly make a difference in the
community.
Favorite Song: "Crash" by Dave Matthews Band
Contact: katrinamcgonigal@creighton.edu
What is Project Hypertension?
Project Hypertension is a comprehensive diagnostic and information pharmaceutical care project under Creighton APhA-ASP. The primary focus of the project is to provide information, support and diagnostic procedures to outline the importance of maintaining a healthy blood pressure and addressing the "silent killer" we know as heart disease. Emphasis is placed on the patient keeping aware of their "number" by testing blood pressure regularly and maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle which includes a nutritious diet and daily exercise. Project Hypertension also holds events in the Omaha area to educate the public about the risk factors and complications of heart disease.
Events for 2009-2010:
Still Finalizing...
Helpful Links:
-American Heart Association
Join Us!
If you would like to join our committee, please send us your name and email address. We also welcome comments, questions about our committee, and requests to join/volunteer for specific activities we are involved in.
