Community Champions
The Crucial Contribution of an Independent Pharmacy in Covid-19 Vaccination Efforts in an Underserved Community
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15501987 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chardaé Whitner (0000-0003-0100-0021, University of Florida, corresponding author), Stacey D Curtis (0000-0002-4335-1471, University of Florida), John M Allen (0000-0002-0033-4508, University of Florida), Kevin Duane, Kevin J Duane (Panama Pharmacy, 7307 N. Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32208, USA) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 19 |
| Pages | 6881-6881 |
| Publication date | 2023-10-03 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph20196881 |
| PMID | 37835151 |
| OpenAlex | W4387301043 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 8 |
Historically, pharmacists in independent community pharmacies have been pivotal in promoting community health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they demonstrated their commitment by advocating for vaccination and providing accessible care, particularly in underserved communities. By addressing disparities, implementing strategies like mobile clinics and community outreach, and fostering trust and engagement, independent community pharmacists played a crucial role in bridging gaps in healthcare access for vulnerable populations and mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Community engagement · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Family medicine · Health care · Health equity · Infectious disease (medical specialty · Outreach · Pandemic · Political science · Public health · Public relations · Antibiotic Use and Resistance · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · Nursing · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy · Pharmacy
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |