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Bulletin SPRING 2021
Table of Contents
Message from the President
2 Message from the President
Bengals,
3 Message from the Dean 4 Centennial Celebration 6 Congratulations to the UAA/ISU Inaugural Graduating Class 8 Congratulations to the Class of 2020! 9 2020 Residency Matches 10 Graduating Class of 2020 13 2020 Awards 14 2020 Outstanding Student Kristen Cleverdon
2020 Outstanding Researcher Danny Xu
15 Idaho Pharmacists Talk COVID-19 – in the beginning
Rapid Testing Equipment Grant
16 “In This Together” is not just a cliche 17 Vaccine distribution 18 Why Idaho? Two Pharmacists’ Perspectives on Practice 21 College of Pharmacy Included in the Top 100 Pharmacy Programs 22 Cells are multiplying all around us, but at Idaho State University, it’s happening a little differently
The year 2020 was a truly unique time at Idaho State University. This great institution managed to navigate through a global pandemic with clear focus on our mission of educating students. Great organizations reveal themselves as truly great when faced with adversity. I believe Idaho State lands firmly among those great organizations. At Idaho State we have remained resolute in the face of extraordinary obstacles over the last year. We were able to respond with empathy, vulnerability, and compassion when making our decisions, even when making the toughest of decisions. We set a vision for what we needed to achieve, to be open for our students, to provide the safest possible in-person instruction, and to provide the best student experience we could under the circumstances. We visualized how to confront and overcome the obstacles and set our attitudes and our hearts to seeing that vision become a reality. When faced with ambiguity or setbacks, we adapted, improvised, and innovated and found ways to move forward without getting stuck or acquiescing to despair. I have been so honored to see this University respond for the benefit of our students. As we look ahead, I am so confident that Idaho State University and the College of Pharmacy will use the momentum demonstrated this year to continue to propel us into an ever-more promising future.
23 Mental Health in Idaho: A multifaceted approach 24 Student Achievements Office of Student Affairs Update 25 Flu Shot Clinics
Kevin Satterlee President
26 Alumni Relations and Development 27 College of Pharmacy Honor Roll 28 Down the Centennial Campaign Stretch We Come Became the Long and Winding Road 29 In Memoriam 40 Alumni Achievement 41 Legacy of Alumna billie jo Peterson Lives on in Student Scholarship
Find Your Place in ISU History
42 Leonard Hall Renovation Update 43 Sustainable Education and Training Model under Pharmacist Provider
Welcome P1 Class
44 P1 Class 47 Alumni Advocacy Board Idaho State University
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Message from the Dean On June 26, 2019, just a few days before the start of the fiscal year highlighted in this Annual Report and edition of The Bulletin, I arrived in Pocatello to begin my service as dean of the College of Pharmacy. As I drove through the Portneuf Gap into Pocatello, I was filled with great excitement about what was ahead. I also felt much humility for the privilege afforded me in being appointed dean of the College of Pharmacy. What was ahead was a pandemic that continues to test the resolve of College of Pharmacy student pharmacists, staff, and faculty. And it continues to test pharmacists who toll under difficult circumstances to provide care for their patients. Having observed the COVID-19 response of Idaho’s collective pharmacy community, I believe our future purpose and achievement is even more certain. I believe this because in the face of responding to the challenges of the pandemic, the College’s achievements did not diminish, as revealed in this publication. While our achievements are many and significant, here are a few special highlights that you will read about inside.
• Centennial Celebration – 100 + 1 in 2021! • Graduation of the inaugural class in Alaska • COVID-19 Response • Capital Campaign • BPSCI equipment upgrades • Clinical Psychopharmacology APA designation • Awards – students, faculty, staff, alumni • Drive up influenza clinic in Meridian with Governor Brad Little being the first to drive through The pandemic has reminded us of the strength of community. For this reason, and the timing of the beginning of our second century, we are pleased this year to once again bring you The Refill, a quarterly email newsletter highlighting pharmacy news and innovation. We are also excited to launch the publishing of an Annual Report in conjunction with The Bulletin for our many alumni, friends, colleagues, and the Bengal community. Thank you for your continuing interest in the College of Pharmacy as we continue to grow our legacy.
Walter L. Fitzgerald, Jr. BPharm, MS, JD
Vision
Mission
Values
To lead the nation in innovative pharmacy discovery and practice and inspire learners to be catalysts for change.
Develop caring and collaborative pharmacists and scholars who improve health outcomes through transformative research and patient-centered care.
Integrity: Doing the right thing. Access: Creating opportunities for outreach and engagement of underserved populations. Inclusiveness: Seeking diversity by valuing everyone. Collaboration: Nurturing a respectful community through mentorship, communication, and transparency. Intellectual Curiosity: Fostering an environment that encourages research, scholarship, and entrepreneurship. Accountability: Promoting a culture of patient and professional advocacy.
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Centennial Celebration
September 10 and 11, 2021
We invite you to join us in celebration of our 100 year pharmacy legacy at Idaho State University. Your minimum contribution of $100 per person or $150 per couple will provide you with all of the weekend’s exciting activities, along with a commemorative keepsake photo book documenting the College of Pharmacy’s 100 years. Your donations will be designated to our 100th Anniversary fund. The minimum contribution is only the beginning though – additional donations are welcome, and help support student scholarships, equipment upgrades, faculty development and other valuable initiatives of the College.
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Friday, September 10, 2021 11 AM
Tauscher Lectureship Leonard Hall
1:30 PM
Chu Lectureship Leonard Hall
4 PM
Open House Leonard Hall
4:30 PM
Dedication of Centennial Patio and Time Capsule Leonard Hall Patio
5:30 PM
Reception Historic Hutchinson Quad (behind Leonard Hall)
6 PM
Roaring 20s-themed dinner and entertainment Historic Hutchinson Quad (behind Leonard Hall)
Saturday, September 11, 2021 9-Noon
Dean’s Advisory Council Meeting – all alumni are welcome Leonard Hall
11 AM-3 PM
Family Picnic with Yard Games TV viewing of ISU away Game at Reno, NV
Classes are encouraged to plan dinner or other activities for Saturday evening as a class group. Exact times may vary
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Congratulations to the UAA/ISU Inaugural Graduating Class The year 2020 was a celebratory year for the Idaho State University College of Pharmacy. The year 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the founding of the College, having been established by its first dean, Eugene Leonard in 1920. The program began with three students then, and now, a century later has prepared 79 students for graduation in 2020. Among them, a very special group of six students received their diplomas as the first graduates of the University of Alaska Anchorage/Idaho State University Doctor of Pharmacy program. After years of discussion and planning, a partnership between UAA and ISU was solidified and the first pharmacy school in Alaska was established in 2016. Prior to this partnership, Alaska was the only state in the country without a pharmacy school. Not only that, the state had long experienced a high turnover of pharmacists as well as an overall shortage of healthcare providers in general.
Pharmacists from outside of Alaska often did not remain and pre-pharmacy students leaving the state for pharmacy education often did not return. In 2009 nearly a quarter of pharmacist positions were unfilled and pharmacy employers reported vacancies taking as much as 15 months to fill, if ever. The shortage of pharmacists was alarming and the call for pharmacy education in Alaska echoed across the state. In 2007, administrators at UAA responded to employers and the Alaska Pharmacist Association’s call for action and began looking to establish a pharmacy school. Art Nelson, former ISU College of Pharmacy dean, and founding dean of Texas Tech School of Pharmacy was enlisted to complete a feasibility study which ultimately recommended securing a partnership with another university. ISU responded to the call for proposals, and the collaboration process began. The establishment of the UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy program took years to plan and finalize, as the process presented many roadblocks. Rex Force, vice president for the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences along with College of Pharmacy leadership eventually developed a sustainable proposal funded by student tuition and housed by UAA. It gained traction, and in March of 2015 it was finally announced the collaborative Doctor of Pharmacy
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program would be opening on the campus of UAA. “It was an exciting time to get such a critically needed program in the state of Alaska,” Force explains. “The governor at the time attended the opening celebration and residents and healthcare providers statewide were very aware of the impact that having a pharmacy school in Alaska would bring.” Tom Wadsworth was a faculty member at ISU, had previously lived and practiced in Alaska, and was deemed the perfect candidate for the inaugural Assistant Dean for the Alaska Programs. “I love Alaska, I love pharmacy, and I love ISU. So I moved my family of eight to Anchorage and we started building the program from scratch”, states Wadsworth, who also credits Dr. Catherine Cashmore and Dr. Paul Cady in laying the foundation for the school in Anchorage. The first step was securing a physical building, then preparing the curriculum. Since it would be a synchronous distance learning program similar to existing models connecting Pocatello and Meridian campuses, the time zone was an issue that needed to be solved. “It wasn’t easy to get all the pieces to come together, but it surely was rewarding,” Wadsworth explains. “The school has become a magnet for all things pharmacy in Alaska. Health partnerships and contracts were created and we had more opportunities than we ever imagined.” With the collaboration in place, there were still many challenges to overcome. Alaskan pharmacy practice regulations had to be updated in order to license students and meet contemporary curriculum needs. Professional associations and employers required policy adjustments to accommodate the advantages of a continual presence of pharmacy students, as well as an academic center for the profession. Student organizations had to be formed, college bylaws changed, and staff and faculty hired. The road has been interesting and bumpy with Alaska state budget woes, leadership changes, freezing rain, moose collisions, and earthquakes. The UAA/ISU team worked together, even across state lines and with thousands of miles between them, to overcome these challenges. “ISU and UAA have been resilient and responsive through it all” Wadsworth explains.
pharmacy workforce that was so badly needed,” explains Force. “Only together have we been able to achieve what we knew would be difficult, but essential,” he adds. UAA College of Health Dean Jeff Jessee agrees, stating “Our graduating students brought a wide range of experiences to the Doctor of Pharmacy program, but what they have in common is a deep commitment to the pharmacy profession and to improving health outcomes in communities across Alaska. They’ve also shown a remarkable ability to adapt and thrive regardless of the challenges in front of them. I know this pioneering spirit will serve them well in their practice, especially in a state with communities as varied and unique as ours. This is a milestone for the UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy program, and it reaffirms that pharmacy education has an essential place in Alaska.” To the first six graduating students, the ISU College of Pharmacy congratulates you on your tremendous, historical achievement. Dean Walter Fitzgerald states, “Particularly during this unusual time, our students have shown the fortitude and capabilities necessary to not only complete their pharmacy education, but to go into the world and make substantial impact in the lives of patients. They are a critical part of the healthcare team and will continue to see success both for themselves and in the healthcare experience of their patients.”
Students and faculty there honored the first six graduating pharmacy students, who themselves have shown a resiliency and determination that mirrors that of the early College administration. “Pharmacy school is challenging as it is, and the Class of 2020 persevered through additional hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” explains Force. Wadsworth goes on to describe how, by being in Alaska, these six students have been uniquely prepared with distinct Alaska experience and research opportunities. “Students here had the opportunity to be the first at many things… the first student led community outreach programs, the first IPPE interns, the first student leaders in associations and state programs.” There have been many unique leadership, service, and research opportunities such as the Prince William Sound Traveling Health fair, with students visiting remote Alaskan native communities in Prince William Sound while living on a tugboat with other healthcare professionals for a week. “These graduates have contributed to the absolute transformation of pharmacy in the state of Alaska, each of them already have multiple job or training offers, and they’re extremely passionate about pharmacy and about Alaska.” ISU administrators commend the faculty and staff at both ISU’s College of Pharmacy and UAA’s College of Health, and UAA administration for their commitment to educating all of the students in the UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy Program. “Our collaboration with UAA has allowed us to deliver on our commitment to provide Alaska with a well trained and educated
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Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
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2020 Residency Matches
Chelsea Bagby PGY1 Terry Reilly Nampa, ID
Corrie Black PGY1 Providence Alaska Medical Center Anchorage, AK
Paul Davis PGY1 Southern Arizona Veteran Affairs Healthcare System Tucson, AZ
Grayson Kendall PGY1 St. Luke's Health System-Boise & Meridian Bpise, ID
Kevin Permann PGY1 Renown Regional Medical Center Reno, NV
Sierra Detwiler PGY1 CHI Memorial Chattanooga, TN
McKenzie Kennell PGY1 St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center Twin Falls, ID
Colton Radford PGY2 University of Utah Hospitals & Clinic Salt Lake City, UT
Lindsey Catlin PGY1 Intermountain Healthcare Taylorsville, UT
Cassidy Elgan PGY1 Idaho State University Pocatello, ID
Megan LaCrone PGY1 Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Boise, ID
Kailyn Christensen Kristin Cleverdon PGY1 PGY1 VA Medical Center Albertsons Boise, ID Pharmacy/Idaho State Univ COP Boise, ID
Hannah Fjeld PGY1 VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System Reno, NV
Cory Lankford PGY 2 Renown Regional Medical Center Reno, NV
Annette Sprankle Maribel Rincon PGY2 PGY1 Providence Sacred VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System Heart Medical Salt Lake City, UT Center Spokane, WA
Megan Flandro PGY1 Creighton University School of Pharmacy Omaha, NE
Tiffany Ma PGY1 IHS Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, AK
Jordan Trively PGY1 Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center Indianapolis, IN
Sara Cox PGY1 Albertsons Pharmacy/Idaho State Univ COP Boise, ID
Teresa Dang PGY1 Harrison Medical Center Bremerton, WA
Steve Flynn PGY2 VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System Reno, NV
Trager Hintze PGY University Health System San Antonio, TX
Kaylee Moretto PGY1 Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Boise, ID
Garett Uhlorn PGY1 Kootenai Health Coeur D'Alene, ID
Parker Webster PGY2 Renown Regional Medical Center Reno, NV
Kailey Murphy PGY1 Idaho State University Pocatello, ID
Hailee Williams PGY1 Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital Puyallup, WA
CONGRATULATIONS
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to our pharmacy students who matched for residencies during Phase 1 & Phase 2!
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Graduating Class of 2020
Ryan Alsop
Saige Becker
Christopher Chapman
Teresa Dang
Paul Davis
Trell Dowd
Victoria Emenari
Taylor Falukos
Megan Flandro
Andres Garcia
Elizabeth Halcro
Mallory Hansen
Michael Hart
Jordan Hinckley
Cassidy Howarth
Kalin Hunter
Verna Jam
Marie Jones
Grayson Kendall
Mckenzie Kennell
Kalen Ludvinson
Natalie Malm
Kailey Murphy
Thao Nguyen
Maggie Shippen-Bradley
Ashley Otis
Kevin Permann
Jeffery Plante
Karami Reed
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Curt Remington
Chris Smith
TJ Thompson
William Thompson
Karen Victor
Jayson Welker
Hailee Williams
Alexis Zimmers
Chelsea Bagby
Kathlene Bailey
Phillip Bettis
Grayson Bosen
Lindsey Catlin
Kylee Cerulli
Kailyn Christensen
Kristin Cleverdon
Sara Cox
Jennalyn Crapuchettes
Sierra Detwiler
Nate Gutierrez
Drue Hall
Gina Huang
Marie Jones
Jonathan Lai
Melvina Lake
Angela Martin
Naomi Veloso
Meridian
Jordan Trively
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Matt Araki
Emilie Medina
Kaylee Moretto
Marlee Motyer
Don Nguyen
Hassan Farruka
Akwasi Ntim
Maribel Rincon
Jacob Schimf
Tanna Schlader
Blake Schumacker
Megan Seewald
April Smith
Lynn Thaden
Garett Uhlorn
Farheen Zehra
Hannah Fjeld
Maddie Gonzalez
Tiffany Ma
Alex Marinelli
Anchorage
Jennifer Martin
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Corrie Black
Janelle Solbos
Professional Achievement Award 2020
Awards Presentation 2020
Dr. Nicole Chopski was selected as the 2020 Idaho State University Professional Achievement Award recipient for the College of Pharmacy. Chopski received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from ISU in 1997. Upon choosing to attend Idaho State University, Chopski was awarded a Kasiska health scholarship, made possible by generous contributions to ISU from the Kasiska family. The Kasiska Division of Health Sciences now carries that name in honor of the immense support from the family spanning several decades. Chopski currently serves as the Executive Director of the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy. She is certified as an authorized nuclear pharmacist, recognized by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for more than a decade, and partnered to open Advanced Isotopes of Idaho, an independent nuclear pharmacy. Prior to her current position, Chopski was a staff pharmacist at Portneuf Medical Center. Outside of pharmacy, her interests include riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle, traveling and serving the POW*MIA Awareness Association locally and National League of POW/MIA Families nationally. Dr. Chopski is active in several organizations, including the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), where she served on many of the Association’s committees and as a past voting delegate at the NABP Annual Meetings. She is also a member of the Southeast Idaho Medical Reserve Corps, and the Southeastern Idaho Pharmaceutical Association, and has earned a number of certifications related to pharmacy practice from the American Pharmacists Association. She is also an active member of the ISU College of Pharmacy Dean’s Advisory Council.
Outstanding Student Achievement Award
Kristin Cleverdon (Mer)
Dean’s Excellence Award
Corrie Black (Anc) Kristin Cleverdon (Mer) Hannah Fjeld (Anc)
Merck Academic Excellence Award
Corrie Black (Anc) Kathlene Bailey (Mer) Teresa Dang (Poc)
Mylan Excellence in Pharmacy Award
Hannah Fjeld (Anc) Kaylee Moretto (Mer) Kevin Permann (Poc)
Leadership and Advocacy Award
Alex Marinelli (Anc) Kaylee Moretto (Mer) Karen Victor (Poc)
Tiffany Ma (Anc)
Wolters Kluwer Award of Excellence
Excellence in Advancing Interprofessional Education and Practice Award
Chelsea Bagby (Mer)
Senior Seminar
Corrie Black ( Anc) Phillip Bettis (Mer) Marlee Motyer (Reno) Karami Reed (Poc) Naomi Veloso (CdA)
Teacher of the Year
Dr. Chris Owens (PPRA) Dr. Rob Myers (BPSCI)
Most Influential Faculty
Dr. Tom Wadsworth (Anc) Dr. Mike Biddle (Mer) Dr. Shanna O’Connor (Poc)
Preceptor of the Year Anc = Anchorage, Alaska CdA = Coeur d’Alene Mer = Meridian Poc = Pocatello Reno = Reno, Nevada
Dr. Chris Sperry (Anc) Dr. Scott Rouse (Mer) Dr. Justin Messenger (Poc) Dr. Steve Crenshaw (CdA) Dr. Ryan Burt (Twin) Dr. Leslie Baker (Reno)
Twin = Twin Falls
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2020 Outstanding Student Kristen Cleverdon Idaho State University and the ISU Alumni Association awarded Kristin Cleverdon as one of the 2020 Outstanding Student Award recipients. The 12 Outstanding Student Awards are presented to recognize outstanding graduating seniors who have excelled in their programs, their extracurricular activities and have epitomized ISU’s outstanding student body. Students receiving these prestigious awards exhibit a readiness to graduate, high academic achievement, above-average dedication to academic and professional goals and involvement in professional societies. Work experience and community service are also considered. Kristin Cleverdon has experienced ISU in just about every way possible. She began her ISU career before she had even graduated from high school through the dual credit program. Working concurrently from her high school in Meridian, Cleverdon graduated with an associate’s degree from ISU at the same time she graduated from high school.
She finished her undergraduate work on the ISU campus in Pocatello, where she participated in the University Honors program and spent one year as a resident assistant. She ultimately completed her ISU education in the PharmD program in Meridian. Cleverdon graduates with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and has maintained a 3.9 GPA. During her PharmD studies, Cleverdon was able to help serve the Treasure Valley community through giving flu shots, providing health screenings for diabetes and heart disease, and educating children about medications. A Career Path Internship working at the Medication Therapy Management Clinic helped Cleverdon make the decision to work in an outpatient setting after graduation, helping patients manage their chronic disease states. A world traveler, Cleverdon has visited exotic locales, such as Cambodia, Nicaragua, France and Spain.
2020 Outstanding Researcher Danny Xu Each year, five Idaho State University faculty members are selected by their peers to receive the annual Outstanding Researcher Awards. Congratulations to Danny Xu, associate professor and director of the BPSCI Graduate Programs and Admissions for being selected in 2020. Xu works on novel therapeutic discovery to prevent and mitigate drug-induced adverse events such as hearing loss (ototoxicity), nephrotoxicity, cardiotoxicity and neurotoxicity. He has developed big data and artificial intelligence-driven informatics approaches for FDA-approved drug repurposing and large-scale drug screening. His computational methods have been published in high-impact scientific journals and U.S. patents
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have been issued the novel drug candidates he has discovered. In addition to advancing his computational drug discovery laboratory, he has established a zebrafish research satellite facility on the Meridian campus to bolster multidisciplinary biomedical research at ISU. He is also working with partner institutions on testing drug efficacy in animals. If successful, the repurposed drugs will also open up new clinical research opportunities at ISU. Xu received his doctorate from San Diego State University and completed his postdoctoral training at the University of California, San Diego. He has attracted more than $500,000 in grant funding to support his research programs at ISU.
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Idaho Pharmacists Talk COVID-19 – in the beginning How does pharmacy practice work in Idaho as compared to other states? How have Idaho pharmacists responded to the COVID-19 pandemic? How are Idaho pharmacists uniquely prepared to handle an unprecedented crisis? Find out in this video as Idaho pharmacists, all Idaho State University alumni, talk COVID-19.
Rapid Testing Equipment Grant Beginning in October 2020, select community pharmacies began providing enhanced, rapid response COVID-19 testing services to Idaho residents. Grant funds from the Idaho Board of Pharmacy allowed the ISU College of Pharmacy to purchase new equipment that would be delivered to up to 30 community pharmacies who opted in to the program. The machine, called the “BD Veritor™ Plus System for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2” was selected because of the availability of testing kits. This on-demand, rapid results test is effective, with results available within 15 minutes, and is deployable in rural areas, user-friendly, and cost-effective. Citizens who experienced symptoms within five days of seeking testing, including Medicaid recipients and uninsured patients, became eligible to receive a rapid antigen test. All other individuals were, and still can, be tested via a self-adminis-
tered nasal swab, and samples will be transferred to an in-state laboratory for analysis and reporting. Additionally, patients who test negative on the point of care testing will also be given a confirmatory nasal swab test. ISU contracted with Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network of Idaho (CPESN-ID) to enroll network pharmacies that provide enhanced services as testing sites, with the goal of enrolling a total of 30 statewide. Each of Idaho’s seven public health districts will have at least one participating pharmacy, with special attention paid to rural, sparsely populated areas. CPESN-ID member pharmacies are ideal public health partners because of the range of enhanced services they provide. Shanna O’Connor, PharmD, BCACP, assistant clinical professor for the College of Pharmacy says, “The ultimate goal is to establish community-based pharmacies as key testing partners and develop a sustainable reimbursement model to support these partners. We are thankful to have the support of the Idaho Board of Pharmacy, who provided the seed program funding to cover the costs while reimbursement models are developed with private and public insurers.” Visit Rapid COVID testing - participating pharmacies for a list of participating pharmacies.
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“In This Together” is not just a cliche Southeastern Idaho Public Health and Idaho State University team up to store incoming COVID-19 vaccine A new freezer recently delivered to Idaho State University has found an important use- storing southeast Idaho’s supply of COVID-19 vaccine. The freezer, a Thermo Scientific Revco RLE Series Ultra-Low freezer, is designed to hold a variety of items common to research facilities, such as tissue samples, DNA and RNA. With its capacity to store these substances at -86 degrees Celsius, and the fact that it’s not already full, it’s the perfect place for the incoming COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer’s vaccine, approved for emergency use by the FDA on December 10, requires storage at -70 degrees Celsius and is expected to reach Idaho
in the next week or so. But a new freezer purchased by Southeastern Idaho Public Health won’t arrive until January 2021. That’s where ISU Professor and Chair of the Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Department Dr. Marvin Schulte got to thinking. “We actually got two of these freezers for our labs in Pocatello early this year but only began using one of them before the pandemic caused us to move to distance-based instruction and significantly impacted our research,” says Schulte. “We didn’t even fully unwrap the second one, but we knew we would need it eventually. I’m glad that they will be able to use it.” It’s not the first collaboration between ISU and the local public health districts. From the beginning of the pandemic, public health officials in southeast Idaho and the Treasure Valley have worked alongside ISU faculty and staff at their Pocatello and Meridian campuses to help make decisions, distribute information, and plan for the future. Student pharmacists gathered on weekends to help bottle hand sanitizer at a distillery in Boise and student nurses answered phone calls at Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s COVID-19 hotline. Faculty and staff from across the University joined local COVID-19 incident command centers in both locations, while pharmacy faculty joined the COVID-19 response team in Anchorage, AK where there is a collaborative teaching site with University of Alaska Anchorage. Now, with the vaccine on the way, local hospitals have reached out to ISU faculty in the hopes of recruiting students to help immunize the large numbers of people they expect to want the vaccine. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine require two doses, delivered weeks apart. The first shot is the “prime” vaccine dose and the second is a booster. Since student pharmacists are trained in their first year to give flu shots, they are a valuable resource for hospitals and health clinics looking to deliver the vaccine rapidly. “That’s going to be where we can help the most, by having students available to give shots,” says Dr. Kevin Cleveland, assistant dean and director of the Office of Experiential Education for the College of Pharmacy. “Our students are experienced. We’re ready to go out into pharmacies or other locations and administer vaccines. The drive-up flu shot clinics we have already done helped prepare the students in an even more realistic scenario to be ready for the COVID vaccine.” While exact numbers are yet to be determined, public health officials expect the first delivery of COVID-19 vaccine in southeast Idaho to be small, with larger quantities delivered in the coming months.
A freezer at the ISU College of Pharmacy will be loaned to SIPH to store COVID-19 vaccine at -70 degrees Celsius.
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Vaccine distribution “There are no bad ideas” says Idaho Governor Brad Little in response to a question about the possibility of a drive-up COVID-19 vaccination site that could help fast track the delivery of the vaccine to residents. The governor spoke during a weekly phone call with AARP Idaho on January 5. In the fall of 2020, Idaho State University student pharmacists and nurses delivered flu vaccinations to nearly 1000 people at two drive up clinics, one in Meridian on October 3 and one in Pocatello on November 21. With the support of the Idaho Immunization Coalition, Albertsons, St. Alphonsus and others, they’ve been preparing to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine since then. Governor Little’s confidence in the ability and readiness of ISU students to mobilize and administer the vaccine in a large-scale drive-up manner comes from his own first-hand experience. He and the First Lady Teresa Soulen Little received their flu shots from ISU-Meridian third-year students Elise Capson and Dora Aguayo respectively, at the Meridian drive-up clinic in October. “I participated, Teresa and I got our flu vaccine in the drive through facility at the ISU campus in Meridian and they did 650 that day and that was just doing it in one day of standing it up. If we get used to doing this and scaling it, that’s what we need to do. We are working with all vendors to make that work.”
ISU students in Anchorage, AK have administered over 700 COVID-19 vaccines in assisted living facilities and hospitals to date. Here, they are at Pioneer Homes distributing the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine to patients and staff members. Now, student pharmacists are also providing assistance to nurses and physicians at St. Luke’s hospitals and facilities in the Treasure Valley in giving the vaccine, along with locations in Pocatello. In the next few days, student pharmacists will help administer COVID-19 vaccine at Albertsons locations around Idaho as well.
Because their training for administering immunizations begins in their first week of pharmacy school, student pharmacists are uniquely positioned to help bring both Idaho and Alaska up from their current standing as states with some of the lowest numbers of residents vaccinated to date. Idaho currently sits at #40 for percentage of residents vaccinated and Alaska at #34, according to a Becker’s Hospital Review website that is updated daily.
Likewise, student pharmacists in Anchorage, AK, where ISU has had a pharmacy program in collaboration with University of Alaska Anchorage for five years, are also helping deliver the vaccine to residents. Over 700 there have been vaccinated by ISU student pharmacists to date.
Student pharmacists require no additional training to begin this important work. Across the state, there are about 40 student pharmacists already administering COVID-19 vaccines in hospitals and health clinics. Twenty are at St. Alphonsus Medical Centers across the Treasure Valley. Several more are working at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene and Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls.
There are others in the ISU community helping in response to the pandemic. Dr. Brecon Powell, assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy is helping train pharmacy technicians and pharmacists needing a refresher course on the administration of vaccines all over SE Idaho.
“The only challenge we are facing now is the availability of vaccine,” says Dr. Kevin Cleveland, assistant dean and director of the Office of Experiential Education. “Our students are experienced. We’re ready to go out into community pharmacies or other locations and administer vaccines. That’s going to be where we can help the most, by having students available to give shots, when we have them.”
Students, faculty and staff from all of ISU’s departments and programs also helped conduct mandatory COVID-19 screening at all campus locations. Health officials for the University implemented the screening for the safety of all faculty, staff and students who have a presence on any of ISU’s campuses, including Anchorage, AK.
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Why Idaho? Two Pharmacists’ Perspectives on Practice While this past year has been a challenge, the pharmacy profession in Idaho has continued to move steadily forward. Let’s take a closer look at the past, and especially the future of pharmacy in Idaho. In his 2018 Professional Achievement Award speech, Ed Snell spoke to the graduating class; he said he was so excited for their future and that he wished he was entering the profession all over again with them because of the clinical practice advancement. Two years later, the sentiment has only become more true. Both authors are so glad to be pharmacists in Idaho. If you’re reading this, you likely made the great decision to practice pharmacy. Next step is to consider where and how you’re going to practice
Where to practice? Idaho, for lots of reasons Simply put, Idaho is the place to practice in the United States. For over forty years, and particularly in the more recent past, Idaho pharmacy practice regulation has evolved to best support access to quality patient care. The result is that Idaho has the most advanced practice act in the nation. When you’re choosing where to practice, please carefully examine your options as though your career satisfaction and happiness depend on your decision, because it does! The authors know of nowhere else a pharmacist has as many options to help patients (which is, of course, the pharmacist’s ultimate goal) Imagine how you can positively impact the lives of patients. Imagine how satisfying that career would be. Look at these practice enhancements found right here in Idaho: • Independent prescriptive authority: Do you realize there are at least 19 protocols you can develop to help ensure access to care for patients and ensure you, as a pharmacist, are integrated into the network of providers for
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patients? Examples include uncomplicated UTIs, oral contraceptives, uncomplicated candida, acute mild sunburn and more! • Lab ordering: Consider all the instances the drug therapy your patient is on requires lab follow up. You can order them to keep therapy going forward as needed; having a pharmacist’s perspective on the healthcare team has so much potential for patient care quality and outcomes! • Prevention Care: As accessible providers, pharmacists can provide preventative care like immunizations (full range of immunizations to a broad population with no age restrictions), referrals for screenings, and provide services like PPD (purified protein derivative) skin test placement for tuberculosis--again, the expanded access for patient-centric care is unparalleled elsewhere. • POCT (point-of-care-testing): Pharmacists are now depended on to deliver these tests as a result of the demands the pandemic has put on the healthcare system. We are a proven source of reliable results and professional care and ensuring results are connected not just to the patient but to their other care providers. • Collaborative practice agreements (CPA): Idaho’s flexible approach CPAs truly support additional clinical service delivery. Because of the flexibility, pharmacists can offer enhanced and expanded services in all areas of practice in conjunction with other providers. • Removal of the tedium in dispensing and support for patient-centered dispensing: • Pharmacists in Idaho can use professional judgement to resolve small issues with prescriptions that pharmacists in other states have to bother prescribers with--things like therapeutic substitution based on insurance coverage and refilling a prescription when the prescriber can’t be reached. While a seem-
ingly small thing, it has been nice to be able to give a patient up to a thirty day supply of their maintenance medication after their refills have expired but the patient’s appointment is not until next week. • From a workflow perspective, pharmacists are able to shift their focus to caring for patients more than ever before. This impacts other professions as well--Idaho pharmacists make professional decisions, taking some of the workload off of other providers and their staff, which frees them to spend their valuable time in more productive care of their patients. Not only can pharmacists do more to help their patients and collaborate with other providers, with the recent (April 2020) addition of pharmacists as recognized providers to Idaho Medicaid, Idaho pharmacists are even better poised to support their patients. By allowing pharmacists to bill the medical benefit for patient care within their clinical ability, support is being solidified for the sustainability of pharmacist-driven patient care across the outpatient spectrum. The process for advocating for additional credentialing of pharmacists and inclusion of pharmacists as part of the covered medical benefit is continuing, with collaborations across organizations helping to ensure pharmacists are embedded in the network of providers delivering care to patients.
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How to practice? At the top of our clinical ability It’s not enough to just physically be in Idaho, although that is great--the next step is to intentionally take advantage of the advanced practice here. It can be overwhelming trying to tackle all of the advanced practice opportunities available here in Idaho, so if you’re feeling a bit stretched, consider starting with small tweaks and changes. How can you pivot to have a broader role in patient care? Can you offer expanded immunization consultations? If you’re already doing that, what protocol for independent prescribing can you do? If you’ve maxed that patient care option out, how can you collaborate with other health providers to provide care to targeted patients? What health plans can you partner with? What do your Medicaid patients need that you can provide to help close gaps in care?
What is exciting about Idaho is that we, as pharmacists, get to ask these questions while pharmacists in most other states do not. Idaho offers so many ways to support patient care; the next step is considering how you can take advantage of them. Please also know that you’re not in this alone--the College of Pharmacy at Idaho State University is here to support! Updates to the curriculum are already in place to ensure graduates of the program are not just ready for entry-level positions but can help drive the profession forward and be prepared to practice independently. The College offers continuing education for practicing pharmacists and technicians as well as partnering with other disciplines to ensure the delivery of interprofessional education that is the highest quality and specific to Idaho opportunities. Faculty experts in the full spectrum of patient care are embedded within the college--from practice implementation (inpatient to outpatient), quality assessment, legislative perspectives...if you have an interest, there’s a decent chance the College has an expert interested in collaborating. The College is available to partner with pharmacists on projects, contracts, and grants as well--if you have an idea for how we can partner to be drivers of change, please let us know! You, the reader, are as (if not more) important to this message as the authors, and we sincerely hope you are as excited as we are to be part of the Idaho pharmacy family! Ed Snell and Shanna O’Connor
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College of Pharmacy Included in the Top 100 Pharmacy Programs Idaho State University appears in U.S. News and World Report rankings In 2020, the College of Pharmacy PharmD programs was ranked #59 in the nation U.S. News and World Report. The country’s pharmacy schools are ranked periodically as part of the U.S. News ranking system that studies a number of health-related education programs. This section of rankings is based solely on the responses from peer surveys. In a statement explaining their methodologies, U.S. News says, “To gather the peer assessment data, U.S. News asked deans, program directors and senior faculty to judge the academic quality of programs in their field on a scale of 1 (marginal) to 5 (outstanding).” A school’s rank reflects the number of schools that sit above it; if three schools are tied at first, the next school will be ranked fourth, rather than second. Tied schools are listed alphabetically. Considering the number of tied schools that are each represented as an additional ranking slot, it can be said that Idaho State University actually ranks at #20 in the nation.
pharmacy practice laws in the country. With recent changes that significantly expand prescriptive authority, pharmacists in Idaho can now test for and prescribe medications for a number of common ailments, such as influenza and strep throat. The College of Pharmacy enjoys active support and collaboration with the Idaho legislature, with lawmakers who are committed to the successful future of the industry and its research efforts. In 2017 through 2019, major changes were made to pharmacy practice laws in Idaho. Multiple laws were modified and updated in order to protect and better help patients access therapies. These changes for pharmacists also mean changes for pharmacy students as they complete their education. “As pharmacists, we have the obligation to care for our patients in a holistic, informed manner. For a century, our curriculum and clinical practice experiences for students have adapted to meet the changing needs of patients,” says Dean Walter Fitzgerald. Our students learn, that by taking a person’s complete health and wellness into account, they are in a unique position as pharmacists to improve the health and quality of life for so many people.”
When administrators of the College learned of the quickly spreading coronavirus, they immediately went to work implementing their infectious disease academic continuation plan to ensure students remained on course to on time graduation. Since distance-learning technology is used every day to provide asynchronous teaching between the College’s three campus locations, the framework was already in place to move to a virtual classroom. Students and faculty in Pocatello, Idaho, Meridian, Idaho and Anchorage, Alaska were accustomed to this method of instruction and were able to make the transition in just 48 hours. This year the College of Pharmacy celebrates 100 years as the only pharmacy education program in Idaho, having championed a spirit of innovation and resourcefulness throughout the century. The current coronavirus pandemic is not the first challenge that College faculty, staff and students have faced. Because of the diligent work of College of Pharmacy faculty and administration over the years, Idaho now boasts some of the most progressive
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Cells are multiplying all around us, but at Idaho State University, it’s happening a little differently ISU is one of the few higher education institutions in the country to receive a 3D printer for the purpose of bioprinting. Bioprinting is the use of 3D printing technology to print or reproduce a material made up of viable living cells. With this technology, researchers and scientists can print skin, and several other structures that imitate natural human tissue. Cells and other matter from cultured human tissue are transferred into “ink” cartridges, and such printers are capable of printing different layers with different materials simultaneously. Dr. Jared Barrott, assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy’s Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and graduate students, Sarah Luelling, Chris Nartker, and Matt Kirkham, are taking part in this groundbreaking technological advancement within the medical research community. Dr. Barrott saw the exact 3D bioprinter model they have now at a conference, as it was demonstrating how to print an actual human nose. The 3D printer was issued to the College of Pharmacy, in hopes of making university research more translational, or deliverable, in clinical trials. The basic petri dish environment is not as efficient or accurate in recreating an environment for testing new drugs. Dr. Barrott is using the printed materials to help bridge the gap between testing and administering of new drugs.
Partnered with hospitals, the researchers receive tumors removed from patients in the oncology unit. The excess tumor is then acquired for lab use and testing at ISU. Essentially, the tumor is split into a number of smaller tumors and housed in an environment that has been produced by the 3D printer, where it will then receive the proper conditions to remain alive and viable such as temperature, oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, and nutrients. Then, FDA approved cancer drugs are administered to each of the tumors to test which drug is most successful. Physicians can then receive permission to administer such drugs to patients with various stages and types of cancer. Such processes are revolutionizing the way we find new drugs that are successful in treating many diseases. It is a hybrid of both being less expensive high throughput testing and the most relevant to the natural setting of tumors and cells. After the 3D tests, the treatment must be validated in clinical trials, but the translation is predicted to be more efficient. Dr. Ali Habashi, assistant professor at ISU is also using the technology to print new bones and cancer cells, and then administering cancer-fighting drugs. It is common for breast cancer to travel into the bones, so Dr. Hibashi is hoping to use this newfound
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technology to combat the metastatic condition. This is the first 3D bioprinter to come to ISU, as well as one of a few bioprinters obtained by universities throughout the country. It has a number of uses applicable for medical technology, including a printable patch that contains drugs itself as a way of administering medication and treatment to patients. Researchers are looking forward to implementing new treatment methodologies and are eager to uncover what else they can learn and discover from this innovative technology.
Mental Health in Idaho: A multifaceted approach Idaho State University Clinical Psychopharmacology program receives national recognition
and Training Programs in Psychopharmacology for Prescriptive Authority, referred to as the RxP Designation Committee.
The Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) program at ISU has been granted American Psychological Association (APA) designation. This makes ISU the 4th program in the country to achieve APA designation and is professional recognition that ISU’s education and training program meets the highest level of academic and training standards.
“APA designation of the ISU MSCP program is a tremendous acknowledgement of having an education and training program of the highest caliber. This achievement recognizes ISU at a national level,” says Eric Silk, PhD, MA, MS, program director and clinical associate professor for the MSCP program.
The MSCP program is a post-doctoral program designed to provide licensed psychologists with training in the use of medication as part of the treatment of psychological disorders. Students must be licensed psychologists who have already earned a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited program and institution. The ISU MSCP program in the only program in the U.S. that is operating entirely within a college of pharmacy. ISU applied for the recognition to APA’s Designation Committee for Postdoctoral Education
APA established this process to designate postdoctoral education and training programs in psychopharmacology as a response to advances that have occurred in psychopharmacology education and training and prescriptive authority legislation in recent years. Becoming the 5th state to allow prescription privileges for psychologists, Idaho is expanding the role psychologists play in healthcare. The MSCP program at ISU hopes to play a critical role in increasing access to mental healthcare in Idaho and beyond. A new Psychopharmacology Clinic at ISU-Meridian will provide evaluation and medication management for patients suffering from a variety of mental health conditions requiring psychiatric medication. Providing these much-needed services for Idaho residents also gives students in the program opportunities for enhanced learning experiences to prepare them for their field.
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Student Achievements Congratulations to the following students who achieved incredible accomplishments in 2020! These are just a few examples of the amazing work of our students.
Alakai Montalbo, P4 Meridian 45th House of Delegates for Phi Lamba Sigma, National Leadership Society, elected as Speaker of the House
Talethia Bogart, P3 Anchorage United States Public Health Service Award
Hannah Fjeld, 2020 Graduate Anchorage published research
National Awards for Student Outreach Efforts o Operation Heart First Runner Up o Operation Immunization First Runner Up o OTC Medicine Safety National Winner o Second Runner Up, Division AAA Chapter Achievement Award
Office of Student Affairs Update The Office of Student Affairs has perhaps never been as active and energized as we were in 2020. Nearly every aspect of our work to support students was modified, from moving to remote admissions interviews to connecting students with separated faculty, peers, and resources to
hosting the all-virtual P4 graduation and student-only P1 white coat celebrations. It has been both challenging and rewarding, and I am grateful for the optimism and resilience I’ve seen among student pharmacists. Their strength and dedication are inspiring. It’s truly an honor to be a part of this great profession and College and among such remarkable students.
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Flu Shot Clinics Get Immunized, Idaho, hosted a drive-thru flu shot clinic on Saturday, October 3, from 10am to 5pm. Approximately 650 people received flu shots, including Idaho Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Soulen Little, who were first in line. Flu shots were available to anyone over six months of age (the insurer was billed when applicable). Get Immunized, Idaho is a team of parents, community members and experts whose mission is to create a healthy Idaho through immunizations. ISU students from the College of Pharmacy, School of Nursing and Department of Physician Assistant Studies were on hand to administer the shots, direct traffic and screen for COVID-19. A similar clinic was held in Pocatello on November 21, with around 100 participants receiving their flu shot from ISU student pharmacists. “We are in the middle of a pandemic and staying as healthy as possible is more important than ever. The flu is the deadliest vaccine preventable illness in the U.S., and everyone is at risk,” said Karen Sharpnack, Executive Director of the Idaho Immunization Coalition. “This clinic is an easy and free way for people to protect themselves, their families, and their communities from the flu.”
“We are excited to partner with the Idaho Immunization Coalition in order to provide flu shots for so many people in the Treasure Valley and Pocatello/Chubbuck. The College of Pharmacy at Idaho State University has a long-standing tradition of supporting the communities where our campuses are located by offering flu shots, diabetes and heart disease screening, cholesterol checks and more to over 12,000 people per year” said Dean Walter L. Fitzgerald, Jr., BPharm, MS, JD. “Student pharmacists value opportunities to practice these skills, not just to bolster their educational outcomes, but to promote the health and well-being of their fellow community members as well. Operations such as this drive-up clinic that include both the experiential learning component and opportunity to improve public health allow for students and citizens to mutually benefit.” “We are proud to participate in an endeavor of this magnitude to immunize in the state of Idaho. Not only will so many receive a flu shot, which will aid in slowing the spread of influenza in this particularly critical year, but students are also afforded the hands-on opportunities they need to become caring and competent pharmacists, PAs and nurses,” said Rex Force, PharmD, Senior Vice Provost and Vice President for Health Sciences at Idaho State University. “Additionally, knowing that we are prepared to stand up a drive through vaccine clinic and scale to serve the citizens of the state of Idaho is an important part of our educational service mission at Idaho State University. Planning and preparing for events such as this one, allows us to extend that mission further, into the rural and urban communities we serve.” The flu shot clinics were made possible thanks to these incredible sponsors; Saint Alphonsus, the Idaho Immunization Program, Albertsons, Idaho State University Kasiska Division of Health Sciences, and the Idaho Immunization Coalition.
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Alumni Relations and Development Wow, where to begin! When 2020 started there was a lot of optimism on plans for a fantastic and memorable year. Well, the memorable part is correct but I think there is a much better word to describe how the year went other than fantastic. My alumni related travel ended in early March after a trip to California. I have been unable to travel since. I am clearly not alone as COVID-19 turned our lives upside down.
One of the casualties of COVID-19 is that we had to postpone our September Centennial Celebration until next year. We will be celebrating our 100th + 1 Anniversary on September 10 & 11, 2021. More details of this celebration are contained in this annual edition.
We transitioned to distance-based instruction in March and continued through the end of the semester. One of the positives of what we have gone through is that many of us have become experts in Zoom for meeting and communication. In May, we held our first ever virtual graduation with our pharmacy graduates. This ceremony also celebrated our very first graduating class in Anchorage, Alaska. There was a lot of anxiety on how well this virtual graduation would be. As it turned out it was fantastic. We also honored Dr. Nicki Chopski as our 2020 Professional Achievement Award recipient. I believe it is fair to say that the graduation ceremony was a resounding success. Given the positive response and participation for the virtual graduation, we held our white coat ceremony virtually as well. Again, it was a successful alternative to the in-person event and we were able to honor our incoming students.
With the postponement of our Centennial Celebration, we have also extended our $15 million campaign through next year. All donors at the level of $5,000 or higher will be recognized on our Centennial Patio. We will be dedicating the patio during our 100th + 1 Anniversary celebration. During the ceremony we will also include donor memories and memorabilia in our time capsules which will be buried adjacent to the patio and unveiled during our 150th anniversary in 2070. If you are interested in including any personal mementos please bring them with you at the ceremony or contact me. Items that will fit in the time capsules include annuals, letters, artifacts smaller than 10’ x 10’ in size. If space allows in the two capsules, we would like to include all items that our alumni and friends would like to provide. In this edition of our Bulletin is our first ever Annual Report which lists donors who supported the College of Pharmacy in 2020. We also have included some wonderful stories about the successes of our alumni, students and faculty. As we do every issue, it is our honor to pay tribute to the alumni we lost during the past year. We welcome you to enjoy this edition and mark your calendar for September 10 & 11, 2021. If I can be of any assistance as it relates to your interest in supporting our campaign or anything else I can assist you with please feel free to contact me at yankphil@isu.edu or 208-339-4770. Kindest Regards,
Phil Yankovich Director of Development and Alumni Relations
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College of Pharmacy Honor Roll $100,000 -$249,999 Archie C. Shum
$50,000$99,999 Phil Ferreira
$25,000$49,999 Barry & Jan Feely Teresa Tam
$10,000$24,999 Josh Gehrke & Cassandra Moore Gehrke Dale & Linda Derbidge Albertsons Safeway Corporate Office Denice Fujimoto
$5,000-$9,999 Stanley Reinhaus Family Foundation Walgreens Company Peter & Mee Woo Ann F. Wheeler David & Kelly Dokimos The Blackbaud Giving Fund Jim & Carol Hunter Natalie & Travis Williams Paula J. Blair Bill & Rosie DeLacy Renaldo & Barbara Ganir
$2,500-$4,999 Paul & Merriann Cady John J. Chelenes Donald J. Leonard Shaver Pharmacy & Compounding Center Kyle & Janice Peters Anna Ratka
S1,000-$2,499 Gary & Jan Thomas Kathy & John Fader Idaho State Pharmacy Association Inc Debbie Yee-Chow Annick & Ryan. Dixon Loan T. Nguyen Debra A. Proksch Gary & Diane Mondell Bob & Tina Fischer Anna & Gabe Bartoo Jennifer & Alex Adams Joanne Westberg David & Sharon Bendahan Dave Della Zoppa Colonel Garth Holmes Brent & Nancy Fricke
Mike & Robyn Prime Rex & Kristine Force Michael A. Biddle Julia S. Boyle Christopher & Jessica Owens H. Eric & Kristine Cannon Susan & Claude Connelly CVS Health Foundation Honorable Sam & Karen Hoagland Bi & Bing Bing Huang Michael A. Nwankwo Ara & Shirley Paul Kent & Cindy Quickstad Kathie & Don Smith Jeron & Heather Stokes Ken Templeton Jack Walker Carol E. Westby Emma Wong
$500-$999 Sandy & Dick Driskell Driskell Leo & Gary Basch Kim-Wah Wan Errol & Connie Maus Michael & Tiffany Eaton Shawn M. Furniss American Online Giving Foundation Inc David & Joanne Chan Janelle & Kevin Christensen Yvonna & Bruce Christensen Frank Gray Lane & Patrice Hirning Judith Brigham Pamela & Quang Pham Portneuf Medical Center Schwab Charitable Fund Timothy Stratton & Suzanne Wasilczuk
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$250-$499 Ed Maurino Jeffrey & Terry Luke Roger Hefflinger Dennis & Judy Smith Larry & Judi Noveshen Debbie & Larry Updyke William M. Eames Associates Cheri L. Baker Rebecca & James Littlewood Crystal & Rolando Rodriguez Michael E. Shaw David & Julie Anderson Gayla T. Bollinger John A. Grillos Jack & Laurie James Susie Kemp Raymond & Karen Lee Lisa & Curtis Miller Sandra M. Schroeder SLA Inc Drywall Construction Lynette & David Von Der Mehden Kathleen & Malcolm Weiss
$100-$249 David & Dawn Anderson Jack & Lorna Botts David & Dora Faux Joseph & Francine Gomes Lindsey M. Hunt Ned & Mary Kikuchi Gordon & Lun Lee Andy & Helen Louie Roger & Adelia Murphy Mark & Judy Recker Thomas & Candy Schotik Bob & Stephanie Siemer Stella Liem & David Cheng Dennis & Leslee Stoddard Mitchell V. Truong Barbara & Richard Wells James & Yinking Lai Abe & Linda Bidaki Jared Barrott Terry & Danielle Burkes Nicki Chopski
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Robert & Jill Engmark Thomas & Katie Hamilton Helen & Llyn Lloyd Dirk & Jan Minatre Laurie A. Squartsoff United Way of Salt Lake Lalanne & Steven Delis Amy & David Alder Molly & George Arrossa Bart & Ronda Bateson Firth & Elizabeth Bowden Brooke A. Buffat Jim Cannella Nancy M. Davison Shirley A. Fender Lavalle & James Frisk Monastery of St. Gertrude Matthew & Kristin Helmboldt Scott & DeAnn Huft Travis C. Jackman Hi & Mary Jeppson Kristina & James Jonas Glenda & Bradley Jorgensen Tom Jurewitz Ann G. Kinsey Shawna & Greg Kittridge Sunyoung Lee June W. Leonard Douglas & Carol Lightfoot Lilly US Matching Gifts Program Medical Arts Pharmacy Wanda M. Moscicki Palco Pharmacy David K. Price Raymond & Grace Tom Ed Reddish Doreen K. Schneider Joe & Patricia Seamons Joy A. Steel Summit Eyecare PLLC Marba C. Thompson Mark & Deanna Underwood Dorothy C. Uzoh Leonard & Victoria Valente Kay & Jerry Walters Mike Wilson Michael A. Zarcone
Down the Centennial Campaign Stretch We Come Became the Long and Winding Road Little did we know, when our last edition was published, that it would be necessary to extend the Centennial Campaign and reschedule our Centennial Celebration or also known as our 100+1 Anniversary. The first ever ISU College of Pharmacy $15 million capital campaign will be coming to an end at the close of the 2021 calendar year. We will celebrate our 100th Anniversary and the success of the Centennial Campaign on September 10 and 11, 2021. Details of the Centennial Celebration are outlined in this section of the Bulletin. We sincerely appreciate your contributions that have made the Centennial Campaign successful. We would greatly appreciate, and need your financial support to bring us to the finish line. As you know, the focus of our campaign is to raise funds that support the important initiatives of the College, such as student outreach and scholarships, faculty development, new equipment and capital improvements to our facilities. There is still time to contribute to the campaign. You can use the insert in the center of the Bulletin to make your donation or contact Phil Yankovich at 208-339-4770 or yankphil@isu.edu. The following outlines how you can be recognized by supporting our campaign.
The Centennial Patio We will be recognizing all donors who support our campaign since its inception in 2014. The following donors will be recognized on the Centennial Patio outside of Leonard Hall, which will be dedicated on Friday, September 11, 2020. We also have many more donors who are close to being recognized and others who have indicated their interest in supporting the campaign at the level of $5,000 or higher, making them eligible to be featured on the patio. We are also recognizing donors at the $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $250,000, $500,000 and $1 million level and above. All gifts of $5,000 or more can be fulfilled over a period of up to five years. Your alumni class will also be recognized on the Centennial patio, beginning at the $25,000 level. Here is a list of the classes that will currently be recognized on the patio with many other classes close behind: 1947; 1951; 1954; 1955; 1957; 1968; 1970; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1983; 1984; 2003; 2009. Albertsons Corportion James Alexander 1973 ALSAM Foundation Michael & Corinne ArakiKawaguchi 1974 Dale & Carol Barker 1959 Anna & Gabe Bartoo 2003 Leo & Janet Basch 1995 Bi-Mart Corporation David & Sharon Bendahan 1962 Ryan & Becky Bitton 2005 Paula J. Blair 1972 Albert G. Bouvier 1950 Paul & Merriann Cady H. Eric & Kristine Cannon 1993 Cardinal Health John J. Chelenes 1996 Nicole Chopski 1997 David & Jane Chu 1970 Chu Family Foundation Susan & Claude Connelly 1966 Bill & Rosie DeLacy 1961 David & Kelly Dokimos 1983 Joe Della Zoppa 1965 Dave Della Zoppa 1969 Dale & Linda Derbidge 1974 Annick & Ryan Dixon Robin & Pamela Dodson 1981 Dick & Sandy Driskell 1959 Bill & Karin Eames 1957
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Michael & Tiffany Eaton 2006 Barry Feely 1973 Bob & Tina Fischer 1972 Brent & Nancy Fricke 1968 Cat Fry Dan & Barbara Fuchs 1985 Ken Fuchs 1993 Doug & Brenda Fuchs 1997 Denice Fujimoto 1983 Rey & Barbara Ganir 1977 Joshua & Sandee Gehrke 2009 Paul & Deoine Gunderson Sam & Karen Hoagland 1976 Col. Garth H. Holmes 1960 Dicks Pharmacy Wendy L. Klodt Jim Hunter & Family Les & Dorrine Jang 1970 Don Leonard 1974 Ed Maurino 1979 Errol & Connie Maus 1965 Gary & Kathleen Meadows 1968 Gary & Diane Mondell 1977 Margaret B. Mortensen 1938 Stephen & Andrea Moss 2001 Doug & Ginny Nau 1954 Felix Nordyke 1951 Ara & Shirley Paul 1950 Kyle & Janice Peters 2003
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billie jo Peterson 1973 Joy Plein 1947 Mike & Robin Prime 1970 Kent & Cindy Quickstad 1983 Anna Ratka 2000 Rite Aid Hdqtrs, Corp. Jack Rupp 1969 Diana & Bob Salzman 1970 Daniel & Lori Seargeant Tori & Lorri Shaver Kathie & Don Smith 1979 Ed & Marguerite Snell 1976 Stanley Reinhaus Family Foundation Teresa Tam 1970 Gary & Jan Thomas 1968 Larry & Debbie Updyke 1984 Walgreens Company Jack Walker 1955 Carol Westby Ann Wheeler Lorraine Wight Kim-Wah Wan 1977 Joanne Westberg 1972 Natalie & Travis Williams 2003 Bill Wolfe 1968 Adrian Wong 1975 Peter & Mee Woo 1975 Phil Yankovich & Dr. Mary Nies Debbie Yee-Chow 1991
Planned Giving
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The Idaho State University Foundation is capable of structuring many types of gifts to accommodate donors’ financial objectives and circumstances. Anyone sincere in their desire to help others can be a philanthropist. The possibilities to create a legacy are endless. Thoughtful gift planning can multiply your gift and its financial and tax benefits. After all, it’s better to give than to receive!
Make a donation of $2,020.00 or more and become a member of our 2020 Centennial Society. Gifts to the Society will be used to support College endowments or a fund of the donor’s choice. Members of the Society will receive a commemorative mortar and pestle in recognition of their support. We would like to recognize the following individuals who have thus far become members of the 2020 Society. Those highlighted in bold are new society members. Thank you all for your support.
If you have included the College of Pharmacy in your estate planning, please let us know so that we can recognize you on our Centennial Patio and also recognize you as a member of the ISU Granite Society. Your planned gift will also assist us in achieving our $15 million campaign. In addition, recognition of your gift can encourage others to do likewise. Ultimately, sharing the general details of your gift makes it possible for you to work with the ISU Foundation to develop an administrative description that details how your gift is to be used and managed in the future. In this way, we are able to be the best possible steward and guardian of your eventual gift. If you prefer to remain anonymous, your gift will be kept completely confidential. Whatever the case, we will honor your wishes because we appreciate your support immensely. Thank you! Finally, we recommend that you consult with your own tax or legal advisor prior to making a planned gift. The ISU Foundation has an impeccable record of working with professional advisors to reach the most beneficial gift arrangements for donors. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you! For more information on these giving opportunities please contact Phil Yankovich at 208-3389- 4770 or yankphil@isu.edu.
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Jennifer L. Adams 2004 Michael Araki-Kawaguchi 1974 Anna B. Bartoo 2003 Gabe Bartoo 2003 Michael A. Biddle Ryan Bitton 2005 Albert G. Bouvier 1950 Julia S. Boyle 2014 James E. Brown 1965 Paul Cady Kerry Casperson 1980 John J. Chelenes 1996 Nicole L. Chopski 1997 Bill DeLacy 1961 Dave Della Zoppa 1969 Dale Derbidge 1974 Kathryn K. Fader 1970 Barry W. Feely 1973 Bob Fischer 1972 Walter L. Fitzgerald, Jr. Rex W. Force Al Frisk 1971 Denice Fujimoto 1983 Rey Ganir 1978 Honorable Sam Hoagland 1976 Garth H. Holmes 1960 Jim Hunter 1969
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Donald J. Leonard 1974 Arlo D. Luke 1964 Errol R. Maus 1965 Loan T. Nguyen 1996 Christopher T. Owens 2002 Kyle R. Peters 2003 Mike Prime 1970 Kent L. Quickstad 1983 Anna Ratka 2000 Jack Rupp 1969 Bob Salzman 1970 Donald Smith Kathie J. Smith 1979 Ed Snell 1976 Tim Stratton 1980 Gary E. Thomas 1968 Deb Uodyke 1984 Larry Updyke 1984 Tom Wadsworth 2002 Jack Walker 1955 Kim-Wah Wan 1977 Carol E. Westby Natalie K. Williams 2003 Bill Wolfe 1968 Adrian Wong 1975 Peter Woo 1975 Phil Yankovich Debbie Yee-Chow 1991
In Memoriam 2020 was a difficult year for many of us. During the past year we lost several more of our beloved alumni family. As I have stated in the past, this is one of the most difficult part of my job responsibilities, sharing this news with our alumna family in our bulletins. For over eight years, I have built wonderful relationships as I work to raise important philanthropic donations for the College. This is especially true for this bulletin as we once again say goodbye to those alumna that we have lost in recent months. To honor the memories of the alumni we recognize in this edition of the bulletin - as well as other alumni and family members we have lost - you can provide financial support to the College of Pharmacy Alumni Memorial Endowment Fund. This scholarship is awarded to students based on financial need, academic excellence, and service, by providing community outreach health services to underserved populations. You can make a donation in their name to the ISU Foundation. If you wish, you can make a donation online at my.isu.edu/ give. Scroll down, under ‘Gift Amount’ enter the amount of your gift, then scroll to ‘Other’ and type in Pharmacy 900-31. You will then follow the prompts to make your gift. You can also mail your gift to ISU Foundation-Gift Processing 921 S. 8th Street, Stop 8050 Pocatello, ID 83209-8050. If you have any questions, please contact me at (208) 339- 4770 or yankphil@isu.edu.
Gary G. Adam Class of 1975 Meridian, ID August 7, 2020, Age 76
James F. Collier Class of 1951 Boise, ID November, 23, 2020, Age 97
James D Hill Class of 1973 Yakima, WA February 16, 2020, Age 73
Mary T. Pond Class of 1949 Pocatello, ID January 26, 2020, Age 92
Eugene E. Auer Class of 1951 Mill Creek, WA November, 23, 2020, Age 91
Colt Tyler Darley Class of 2015 Logan, Utah October 6,2020, Age 36
Bill Keller Class of 1966 and 1969 October 29, 2020, Age 77
Charles M. Reade Class of 1955 Sacramento, California August 7, 2020, Age 89
Emerson F. Bernsten Class of 1949 Salt Lake City, UT January 22, 2020, Age 97
Joe Della Zoppa Class of 1965 Fairfield, CA September 5, 2020, Age 80
Bryan L Berry Class of 1978 Bellevue, WA June 27, 2020, Age 70
Wendell Dunn Class of 1956 Tyhee, Idaho September 25, 2020, Age 89
Nile L Boyle Class of 1956 Rexburg, ID June 8 2020, Age 85
John A. Flynn Class of 1982 Las Vegas, NV August 5, 2020, Age 62
Laurie L. Lehman-Booth Class of 2006 Post Falls, ID August 24,2020, Age 54 Mary S Morio Class of 1944 Bellevue, WA June 15, 2020, Age 99 Doug Nau Class of 1954 La Jolla, CA July 28, 2020, Age 92 Robert A Parsons Class of 1951 Boise, ID August 30, 2020, Age 91
Harriet P. Hepworth Class of 1947 Fircrest, WA June 2, 2020, Age 95
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Leo M Sant Class of 1943 Salt Lake City, UT June 14, 2020, Age 98 Robert L. True Class of 1973 Coppell, TX November 26, 2020, Age 70 Christopher Cheung Class of 1971 Guangdong Province, China April 23, 2020, Age 73
his time in the Chamberlin Basin, Middle Fork Salmon River, and Payette River Basins of Central Idaho where he developed a lifelong passion for fishing and hiking.
Gary G. Adam 1944-2020 Meridian, Idaho - Gary Adam passed away at home on August 7th, 2020 after a determined fight against pancreatic cancer. He was 76 years old. Gary was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on February 20th, 1944 to Regina and Elmer Adam. The family moved to Boise in the 1950’s when Gary was in 5th grade. He grew up next to the east Boise foothills hiking and exploring around the Castle Rock and Table Rock areas and beyond. He wrestled and played baseball at Boise High School and graduated from Boise High School in 1962, a year ahead of his sister Linda, 11 years ahead of his brother Paul and 21 years ahead of his sister Tami. After graduation, Gary completed a B.S. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Idaho. During his school years, he spent summers working for the U.S. Forest Service fighting fires and building trails. It was
In 1968 Gary enlisted in Officer Training School for the Air Force and completed his training at the Mountain Home Airforce base. He met Yvonne Bernier while she served as a nurse at the base, and they were married in the summer of 1969 while Gary was on a twoweek leave. They were married for 24 years. In the Air Force, Gary was a first Lieutenant and served as reconnaissance navigator on an RF-4C Phantom from 1969 – 1970. During his combat tour, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross along with numerous other commendations. Some of Gary’s favorite (and most exciting) stories were of this period in his life, when he was flying with his “hair on fire” and being chased though the air by surface to air missiles or getting the underbelly of his plane riddled with anti-aircraft bullets. After the war, Gary earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Idaho State University and in the fall of 1975, Yvonne and Gary, loaded their
two young boys (ages 3 and 1), and Brandy, their beloved German Shepherd, along with all of their belongings, into a large red station wagon and made the trek to Anchorage, Alaska. This was quite a harrowing trip, especially since the Canadian portion was unpaved! Gary started his pharmacy career at the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) and worked there for many years. His strong work ethic and ease at managing people eventually wound up with him managing the pharmacy. During his tenure at ANMC, he also earned the Pharmacist of the Year award, twice. As a lover of baseball which he played in his youth, Gary played on the ANMC softball team for several years as a catcher, even managing to help them win a few tournaments! During the last several years of his pharmacy career in Alaska, Gary worked for both Providence hospital in Anchorage and spent several years in Soldotna on the Kenai Peninsula working as a part-time Pharmacist and a full-time fisherman. Gary loved everything about Alaska, especially fishing for silver salmon and halibut out of Seward and skiing the harrowing slopes of
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Alyeska in Girdwood, activities that he lovingly taught to and shared with his sons. Stories about being caught up in treacherous seas outside of Resurrection Bay on epic halibut fishing adventures, or near-misses with angry moose on the jogging and skiing trails close to his home in Anchorage, were never described by Gary as “last times”. Rather with a huge smile and a twinkle in his eyes, you came away from his description, that these were his “best times”. Upon retirement, Gary moved to Boise and devoted himself to time with his grandchildren, playing golf with family, and spending as much time as possible in the foothills of Boise. Some of our most treasured memories were runs and hikes in the foothills with Gary. During all of Gary’s adventures in the foothills, he was always accompanied by his beloved dog Hannah. He ran the Robie Creek ½ marathon several times, considered the “Toughest Race in the West”. The last time he ran the race was April 2019, just a few months before his diagnosis with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The race that year was notable for the giant thunderstorm that pelted runners and fans after the race.
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Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Regina Adam of Boise (formerly Aberdeen SD) and his brother-in-law, Ivan Sawdey of Ripon, CA. Gary is survived by his sons Paul Adam and Chris Adam (wife Courtney and children Bailey, Bodhi and Piper) all currently of Boise, ID, sister Linda Sawdey of Ripon, CA, brother Paul Adam and his youngest sister Tami (husband Matt) all in Boise. His best friend and partner in all things, Hannah (see above), was beside him during his brief hospice encounter as were his family members. Gary’s ashes will be spread by his family in the Payette River Basin, where he spent many summers in his RV, favorite spots in Alaska and in the Boise foothills. Donations in his memory may be made at your local humane society.
Eugene E. Auer 1929-2020 Eugene “Gene” Earl Auer, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Edmonds, Wash. Gene lived a full life of 91 years, highlighted by 71 years of marriage to his beloved wife, Katherine. Gene was born Oct. 3, 1929, in Clarkston to Michael and Alma Auer and graduated from Clarkston High School in 1947. He graduated in pharmacy from Idaho State University in 1951, and at the age of 20, was the youngest pharmacy graduate in Idaho.In business and in life, Gene was a man of integrity, leadership and compassion. He believed in hard work, attention to detail and treated customers as family. Former co-owner of the Owl Drug, Chastain Inc., Gene loved forming
relationships with those who frequented the drug stores and to this day, did not forget a name or a story. He purchased the first Owl Drug Store in 1958 with his brother, Michael Auer. In 1959, the Auer brothers built their second store, the Owl St. Johns Way, and in 1969, opened their third, the Owl Tri-State Pharmacy in Clarkston. After 95 years, the Owl Drug store in downtown Lewiston relocated to its new building, now known as the Owl Southway. In 1979, the Auer brothers built Skippers and, in 1982, Arby’s fast food restaurants. Gene retired from the stores in 1992, moved to Mill Creek, Wash., and continued as a relief pharmacist for many years in settings across the state of Washington.Gene served proudly as president of Idaho State Board of Pharmacy in 1965 and was twice appointed by Gov. Andrus and Gov. Evans to the State Board of Pharmacy, serving 10 years, from 1973 to 1983. As a businessman, Gene was heavily vested in the economic health of the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, and was chairman of the City of Lewiston Housing Authority, director and past president of the Lewiston-Clarkston Kiwanis Club, director and chairman of various committees of
the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce, and was actively involved in the Boys Club. Gene was appointed to the Lewiston Port Commission in 1978, and later elected to two six-year terms as port commissioner and secretary-treasurer where he partnered in the development of the infrastructure and sustainability of the Snake/Columbia River system, expanding economic and recreational development throughout the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. Gene is a member of Pharmacy’s Honorary fraternity, Phi Delta Chi, The Calam Masonic Temple, Shriners, the Elks Club and Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church.In 2012, Gene proudly received the Spirit of Stewardship award by the Metropolitan Gerasimos of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of San Francisco, for his outstanding and devoted service to the church. Gene was known for his love of the outdoors, and especially enjoyed fishing, golfing, hiking and skiing. He traveled and assisted his wife, Katherine, a lecturer and bridge director, on 129 cruises around the world. Gene was passionate about exploring new adventures with his brother, Michael, where they dabbled in cattle ranching and new technology to
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improve pharmaceutical and home health services.Gene was a member and served on the parish council of the Episcopal Church in Lewiston, St. Katherine’s and St. Paul Orthodox Churches in the Seattle area. He was most recently a member of Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in Shoreline, Wash. Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Deligan Auer; his son, Stephen Eugene Auer; his sisterin-law, Barbara Deligan; and son-in-law Charlie DeJong. Gene was a man of rare kindness and will be lovingly remembered by his children, Barbara (Earl) Bardin and Karen DeJong; his brother, Michael (Barbara) Auer, of Clarkston; and Kay Betts, of Seattle. He will forever live in the hearts of his grandchildren, Stephanie, Andrea, Lauren and Craig, Katherine and Scott, Erica, Allison, Colby (Kelly) and Casey.
Emerson F. Bernsten 1922-2020 Emerson Farnes Berntsen passed away on January 22, 2020 in Rexburg, Idaho. Loved and respected as a man of integrity, generosity, faith, selflessness, and leadership, Farnes led a life of hard work, service, dedication, and joy.
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He was born December 22, 1922 in Rexburg, Idaho to Peter W. Berntsen and Kate Edalene Farnes. He married his sweetheart, Beverly Clair Smith, in the Salt Lake Temple on June 4, 1948. Farnes served in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Scoutmaster for many years, Varsity Scout Leader, Bishop’s Counselor, High Counselor, and Stake Missionary. He was a mentor, fisherman, hunter, pilot, camper, scouter, and football fan. He selflessly gave himself as a caregiver to his wife through her illnesses. He loved his travels to visit grandchildren, Yellowstone, Heart Lake, Alaska, Lake Powell, South America, and Japan. During WWII he was one of ten selected from among 100,000 applicants for the
Naval Officer Training Program, allowing him to complete a BS in Electrical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. He then served as an Ensign on the aircraft carrier Shangri-La. After his military discharge and marriage, he obtained a second degree from Idaho State University in pharmacy. He owned and operated Berntsen Pharmacy in the Salt Lake Clinic for 42 years where he was a blessing to many people. Farnes loved his family, his religion, his country and her flag.
Bryan completed his degree in Pharmacy at Idaho State University. He met Vickie Kennedy will working as a pharmacist at the K-Mart in Nampa, ID. They married on November 20, 1983. In 1990 Bryan transferred to the K-Mart in Ponderay, ID. He retired from Safeway in 2012. During high school he participated in band and sports. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. Later in life he enjoyed reading, bird watching, and his dog “Little Bit.”
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Bryan L Berry 1950-2020 Bryan Lee Berry, 70, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Services will be held at a later date. Bryan was born on March 15, 1950 in Enterprise, Oregon to Warren and Helen Berry. He grew up and attended schools in Bliss, ID, graduating from Hagerman High School. Bryan served his country in the United States Marine Corps
ski resort (now Grand Targhee) in 1966.
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1934-2020 Nile LeRoy Boyle, 85, of Rexburg, passed away June 8, 2020 surrounded by family at his home. Nile was born November 12, 1934 in Victor, Idaho to Blaine Patten Boyle and Pearl Ada Drake as the third of six children. Nile was a life-long resident of Idaho, having graduated from Teton High School and Idaho State University. He was a loving family-man and is described as dedicated, loyal, hard-working, and generous. His sense of humor permeated everyday life, where his posterity often recite Nile’s many axioms. While at ISU, Nile met and married his first
wife, Karen Marie Holman, in 1955, with whom he had five children: Julie, Paul, Sandra, Jana, and Craig. After he and Karen divorced, he met and married Moana Korth Young in 1974 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Nile and Moana blended their families by integrating Erik Young with Nile’s previous children and later adding Marci and Scott. Nile cherished family events, attending them regardless how far-flung, and he provided opportunities to travel together as a family, with memorable and frequent events at Jackson Lake Lodge, Yellowstone, and Hawaii. Throughout his life, he enjoyed outdoor activities with his four brothers, and later with his eight children and twenty-one grandchildren. Nile and several of his close friends opened a
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Nile’s life outside of the home is best characterized by community building and service. Nile, a pharmacist for 50+ years in various Idaho drug stores, became a small business owner by buying into Johnson’s Drug and later establishing Boyle’s Pharmacy in Broulim’s, ultimately retiring in 1998. He loved the community interactions that resulted from being a pharmacist and various organizations including Kiwanis, Rotary, and Sons of the Utah Pioneers. To his children, it seemed he knew everyone. Nile made time to serve the nation, state, and community. During college, Nile completed 4 years of ROTC, which was followed by 2 years active duty in the Army Medical Service Corps and 14 years in the Army Reserves as a Captain. Two governors appointed Nile to serve on the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy (9 years) and the Eastern Idaho Special Services Association (4 years). Well-known for his long-time dedication to Rexburg, Nile served on the City Council (1973 - 1989) and as Mayor (1989 1998). As a convert of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he was dedicated to his faith. Nile served faithfully in
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numerous callings, including bishop, high councilor, and a scout leader. After retirement, Nile and Moana served as Welfare Missionaries in the South Pacific Area and many years as temple ordinance workers in both the Idaho Falls and Rexburg LDS Temples.
Christopher Cheung 1946-2020 Christopher “Chris” Cheung, 73, died on Thursday, April 23, 2020, in his home from complications related to a brain tumor. Born in Guangdong Province, China September 14, 1946, Chris spent his formative years in Hong Kong helping out in the family’s noodle shop. He attended the prestigious La Salle College in Kowloon where he graduated class of 1964.Chris
moved to the US in 1966 to attend the University of Idaho. He transferred to Idaho State University in 1968 and graduated from the School of Pharmacy in 1971. Afterward, he relocated to California where he began working as a pharmacist for Thrifty Drugs in 1973.Chris spent the majority of his professional life in the heart of South-Central Los Angeles where he befriended many of his customers and co-workers with his pharmaceutical knowledge and love of life sayings. After 38 years as a full-time pharmacist, Chris retired in 2011. During this time, he became an expert in the stock market, learned to ballroom dance, and developed a strong interest in gardening all while maintaining his real-estate broker’s license. He leaves his wife, Agnes, son Burke and his wife Lorraine, daughter Elaine, and son Douglas. As a tribute to his selflessness and passion to help others, a GoFundMe collection will go towards a charity of his family’s choosing in Chris’s honor.
James F. Collier 1923-2020 Boise, Idaho - James F. Collier died Monday, November 23rd, at the age of 97. Born in the little town of Entwhistle, Alberta, Canada, October 30, 1923, Jim was raised in the United States and graduated from Libby (Montana) High School in 1941. After high school, Jim manned a lookout on Alexander Mountain in the Libby, Montana, area; but when World War II broke out that year, he went to Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington and signed up. He became an American citizen when he enlisted in the Air Force and he went through pilot training and served as an instructor at Mountain Home Air Force Base during the war.After the War, Jim
returned to Idaho and married Shirley Wattles in Boise. With his new wife and the G. I. Bill, Jim attended Boise Junior College first, and then Idaho State University, where he received his degree in pharmacy.Jim owned and operated Lemp’s Apothecary in Boise for nearly fifty years. He received numerous honors from his peers as a pharmacist, and was loved by his customers, many of whom were taken by the fact that he often rode his three speed English bicycle to work during a period of time when such conduct was not as fashionable as it is today. But Jim was much more than a pharmacist. Among other things, Jim was a sailboat builder and sailor, a gardener without peer, an artist who worked in oils, and a Volkswagen mechanic. He could handle a hoe, an ax, an adz and a fly rod with great skill. He was a tough guy on the trail, and his children always struggled to keep up when he led them to numerous back country destinations. There were no areas of knowledge that did not interest Jim, who read widely and spoke quietly and competently about many subjects. Jim espoused progressive values, but he also recognized the importance of living a
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modest, conservative life. He was a thoughtful man who could recite poetry when the occasion called. With Shirley to help, Jim provided great experiences and opportunities for his children; and was still chasing around his grandchildren and great grandchildren into his nineties. Jim gave so much to his family by his example of living his life with dignity and humor and grace. His family adored Jim and will think of him forever. Jim’s wife Shirley died in 2001. He is survived by his children: Bruce (Paula), Darlene Sullivan (Tim) and Carol Davis (Steve); his grandchildren Anne Morgan, George Collier, Leslie Smyser, Abbey Shuster, Michael Sullivan and Eric Sullivan; by his numerous great-grandchildren; and by his sister Ruth Rice and his brother Mike Collier.
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Colt Tyler Darley 1984-2020 Colt Tyler Darley, 36, loving husband and father, died unexpectedly in his sleep on October 6, 2020. He was born July 15, 1984 in Logan, Utah, the son of Reed Bryce and Loralee Nielsen Darley. Colt had a wonderful childhood with his 5 siblings in Cache Valley, Utah and moved to Jackson, Wisconsin as a teenager. He attended West Bend East High School. Colt served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Stockholm, Sweden from 20032005. He then attended BYU-Idaho. Colt received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Idaho State University in 2015. Colt loved being a pharmacist. From 2015 to 2019 he was the
Pharmacist-In-Charge at the Bear Lake Community Health Center in Evanston, Wyoming. In 2019, he purchased Jack’s Pharmacy and Gifts in St. Maries, Idaho where he loved the people and serving the community. Colt loved spending time outdoors with his family. His favorite place to be was on the water. He could be found fishing, paddle boarding, and boating. He also enjoyed building things around the house, playing board games, and learning about history.
Joe Amerigo Della Zoppa 1939 - 2020 Joe Amerigo Della Zoppa, 80, of Fairfield, died September 5, 2020 at NorthBay Medical Center after a long illness. Born December 22, 1939 in Bakersfield he was raised in Richmond. After graduating Richmond High, he earned a BS degree in Pharmacy from Idaho State University in 1966. While a student at ISU he was an active member of the Phil Delta Chi fraternity. Joe was also instrumental in securing, while a student, the Phil Delta Chi fraternity house which was the home of the fraternity for over 4o years. From 1967
Foundation Board of Directors since 1991. His hobbies included golf and collecting coins and old historical artifacts that he enjoyed bidding for at online auctions.
-1978 he ran Mira Vista Drug Pharmacy until he found his lifelong career in modern day waste management. He was an owner of Solano Garbage for 29 years retiring in 2003. Not really content to just slow down Joe purchased Thompson’s Corner, an iconic watering hole, in downtown Cordelia. He loved the local neighborhood feel and the colorful group of characters that frequented the bar. Joe was a member of Sons of Italy, America Grand Lodge, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, California Pharmacists Assoc., Green Valley Country Club. He believed in our local hospital system and was a strong supporter of NorthBay Hospital and he had served as a volunteer on the NorthBay Healthcare
Joe will be missed by many but especially by his family. He is survived by his two daughters, Emily Della Zoppa and Meagan Della Zoppa, his son Joseph “Joey” Della Zoppa, their mother Celeste Concannon, all of Fairfield, sister Yolanda Corona of Walnut Creek, and brother Dave Della Zoppa of San Rafael.
Wendell Lew Dunn 1931-2020 Wendell Lew Dunn, 89, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away September 25, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Wendell was born August 18, 1931 in his parents’ home in Tyhee, Idaho as the fifth son of Samuel A. and Ethel Hill Dunn. His childhood was rich with the play of farm boys digging in the dirt and swimming in the irrigation canal with his beloved brother, Allen, and friends. He began working at 8 years old doing errands at McMinn Dairy. World War II began when he was 10, and soon he drove the truck
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gathering milk from farmers while sitting on a wooden milk box to reach the pedals and see out. By the time he graduated from Pocatello High School (always an Indian!), he was pasteurizing and bottling the milk and making buttermilk—his lifetime favorite beverage! Wendell met the love of his life, Alice Henderson, through his eldest brother, Mel. Just after they graduated from High School and turned 18, they married for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City temple in 1949. They began their college educations together at Idaho State, and Wendell took on an additional job as the doorman at the Chief Theater. Just months later, Wendell left for a 32-month stint in Sweden where he
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served an LDS mission and developed a lifelong love for all things Swedish. Upon his return home, he finished his pharmacy degree in 1956. Shortly after graduation, their second child was born. Just 12 days later they all moved to Reno, Nevada to begin his 51-year career as a pharmacist. Three days into the Reno stint, the company transferred him to the Tahoe City, California store where he worked for 16 months before moving to Scotia, California. There he purchased Palco Pharmacy. He loved his work because he loved his customers to whom he devoted his time 6 days a week and any time he was needed. While he loved his family immensely, he so enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He was a man of faith and served with an eye to others’ growth as Bishop of the Fortuna, California Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Ward from 1964 to 1970. He served three more missions with his bride in Pocatello serving the inner-city, the mission office, and as supervisors of church service missionaries. Wendell served on two High Councils while in California. Wendell loved his friends and valued their
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relationships—especially Sunday family gatherings and group camping at Northern California’s Wages Creek to dive for abalone. Wendell and Alice enjoyed seeing the world through cruises to Alaska and the Western Caribbean, touring Sweden and Western Europe, a trip to Central Mexico, and a family trip to Canada. Their travels continued into Wendell’s last years through most of Central and Western USA. Anyone who knew Wendell would know we should end this with a hearty laugh. We’ll leave it to you to remember your favorite joke and allow yourselves a hearty belly-jiggle on Wendell’s behalf. Wendell is survived by his wife Alice, his six children, thirty grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
John A. Flynn 1958-2020 Beloved brother, uncle and friend, John Anthony Flynn, 61, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Born August 16, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio to Irish Catholic parents, William and Elizabeth Flynn, he was the ninth child in a family of ten. John graduated from Bishop Gorman High School and attended
1942-2020 Bill graduated from the ISU College of Pharmacy in 1966 with his Bachelor’s degree and in 1969 with his Master’s degree. He went on to earn his Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Washington.
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UNR. He completed his Bachelor of Science Pharmacy degree at Idaho State University. He worked as a pharmacist for many years in Reno and Las Vegas. John brought joy, enthusiasm, humor and love to his family. He enjoyed time with friends and family, playing the ukulele and traveling. He was an avid sports fan with a passion for Rebel basketball. John loved his family dearly and is survived by his siblings, William Flynn (Judy), Therese Pelligrini, Daniel Flynn (Cristina), Michael Flynn (Maria), Patricia Breen (Patrick), Betty Rodosh, Joseph Flynn (Larisa), Mary Flynn, Thomas Flynn (Heidi); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Michael Rodosh.
James D. Hill 1947-2020 James Dean Hill was born on February 25, 1947 and passed away on February 16, 2020 and is under the care of Langevin El Paraiso Funeral Home.
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Bill went on to a long and success career in higher education. Both at the Schools of Pharmacy at Samford University, where he served as the Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the McWhorter School of Pharmacy, and Northeast Louisiana University. His research, published over 50 times in prestigious journals including the Journal of Natural Products, Pharmaceutical Biology, Phytochemistry, the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, and many others. In 2001, Bill entered the private sector as he joined Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. as the Vice President of Health Sciences and Educational Services and Chief Scientific Resource Officer. In 2014, in addition to this position he was appointed to the company’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Board where he provided support to ongoing
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research activities as well as help educate and train distributors at various company events. Bill officially retired in 2015. He served as Secretary for the American Society of Pharmacognosy and was a member of the Board of Trustees for the American Herbal Products Association. He has served on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the Colleges of Pharmacy at Texas A&M University and Idaho State University. His list of service and accomplishments in the field of education and critical scientific review is staggering and includes service on grant review panels, editorial boards and decades as a manuscript referee. Bill was a great friend of the College who we will greatly miss.
on August 5, 2010. Mary was born and raised in Seattle, where her family, including her sister Rose Asakura, ran the Russell hotel. She attended the University of Washington, which was cut short due to internment in Minidoka, ID. Mary left the camp to attend Idaho State in Pocatello, where she finished her pharmacy degree, and then went to work in Aberdeen, ID.
Laurie L. Lehman-Booth 1966-2020 Beloved wife and friend, Laurie Lyn Lehman- Booth, 53, peacefully passed away on August 24, 2020. Laurie was born in Pocatello, Idaho on October 7, 1966.
Mary S. Morio 1921-2020 At the age of 99, Mary Shimoda Morio peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on June 15, 2020. Mary, the matriarch of the Morio family, leaves behind three generations-four children, ten grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren-who will all miss her immensely. Her husband of 64 years, Noboru (Nibs) Morio, preceded her
In 1946, she married Nibs in Salt Lake City and they soon welcomed their four children-Tom, David, Carol ‘Sue’ and Laura ‘Dody’-who she raised during Nibs’ 20 years in the US Army as a pharmacy technician. The Army moved them all over the US, including Southern California, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington, as well as Japan,
before they made their way back to Tacoma and then settled in the Seattle/Bellevue area.
Doug was also a great friend of the College of Pharmacy. He stated, on many occasions, that the college had a major positive impact on his career and quality life. Doug will be truly missed.
Mary went back to work as a pharmacist in the late-50s and enjoyed a 30+ year career before retiring. In retirement, she and Nibs enjoyed travel, the outdoors, hosting visiting extended family and wrangling and entertaining any number of her grandchildren, who would visit constantly. Mary’s love of the outdoors, sports, crafts and travel have been rooted in her family. However, the most important thing she (and Nibs) passed on is her love of and service to family. Mary’s family will most miss her warm smile and silly giggles, her loving and caring nature, and her pure joy.
Doug Nau 1927-2020 Doug Nau passed away on July 28, 2020. Doug grew up in the La Jolla area as a child. He was quite the track star in hih school where he ran the mid to long distance events. When he arrived at ISU to study pharmacy he continued his running for the ISU track team. Doug married his La Jolla sweetheart in September of 1949 Idaho State University
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Robert A Parsons 1929-2020 Longtime Boise resident Robert Allen Parsons, 91, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020.
had an incredible love filled marriage of 69 years until Ginny’s passing in 2018. Upon graduation in 1954 Doug and wife Ginny returned to La Jolla where he began his pharmacy career and raised his new family. After working a few years in other pharmacies, Doug opened his own pharmacy which he owned and operated until his retirement in the 1990’s. Their first child, Nancy, was born while Doug was finishing his pharmacy degree. He had two other children, Ron and John who were born after they moved back to La Jolla. Doug truly enjoyed raising his family in La Jolla where they became very involved in the local community, their church and growing his pharmacy business.
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Robert graduated from Boise High School where he was active in ROTC and band, in which he played the French horn. After he graduated from Boise High, Robert briefly attended Boise Junior College before transferring to Idaho State University where he graduated with a
pharmacy degree in 1951. During his senior year he met Mary Louise Vaughn at the neighborhood sweet shoppe. They were married six months after graduation. Soon after, Robert enlisted in the Army. and the couple moved to Texas for his training at Fort Sam Houston. Upon completion of his training at Fort Sam Houston, TX he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. He then served overseas in Korea in a MASH unit at the close of the war where he was promoted to First Lieutenant. After the service they spent many years in Oregon and Washington before moving back to Boise in 1957 to put down roots and raise their family.
doing relief pharmacy work in Boise and the Newport, Oregon area until he was in his late 70’s. When he wasn’t behind a pharmacy counter, Robert enjoyed flowers and gardening, reading, dogs and trips to Mexico, Hawaii and the Virgin Islands with his wife. Here’s to a life well-lived. Robert is survived by his wife of 69 years; his children Rob Parsons and Julie Harris (Buckner), both of Boise; grandsons Cameron Long and Brock Harris; step-grandchildren Buck Harris and Katie Harris and several nieces and a nephew.
Robert’s dream to have his own drugstore came true when he purchased Call’s Drug on State Street in the mid-sixties. In 1971 Robert partnered with Ron Jennings, to build State Street Center at the intersection of 31st. and State Street. The move tripled the space of the drug store and the business continued to thrive. Robert truly loved his profession and his customers, and he worked six days a week to serve them. Robert formally “retired” in the late 1980’s, but continued
Mary T. Pond (attended, no grad) 1927-2020 Mary T. Pond passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Mary T. was born on September 12, 1927 in Grand Island Nebraska to Jessamine C. Harvey. Mary’s life adventures took her from Grand Island Nebraska, Boise,
Moscow, Spokane and finally to Pocatello where she attended Idaho Southern Branch (later to become Idaho State University). While attending Idaho State University she met the love of her life Earl R. Pond and they were later married. Mary was an active member of the Pocatello and Idaho State University Communities. While raising her children she was involved with their numerous activities including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, school activities. She was also involved with her husband, Earl, in his many civic and university responsibilities. Mary was an alumnus member of Idaho State University, member of Idaho State University Bengal Foundation and Gamma Phi Beta national sorority. Mary received the ISU Alumni Association Distinguished Friend Award in 1984. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross where she gave many years of service and received many awards. Mary was a devout Catholic and a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. First and foremost, Mary was a Wife, Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma. She loved unconditionally. She will be missed.
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Charles M. Reade 1931-2020 Charles Morris-Reade passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the age of 89. Survived by children Robin, Charles (Denise Miller), and Derek (Denise Delozier); grandchildren Meggan, Tiffany, Patrick, Alex, and Sarah; brother-in-law Evan Jones, brother in-law Ken (Jan) Peterson, many nieces and nephews, and beloved cat Rupert. Preceded in death by his wife Sharon Ann, sister Virginia (Jean) Del Forge, and brother Lt. Robert B. Reade. Chuck was born on April 26, 1931 in Sacramento, CA to Clifford Morris-Reade and Mary Lenoir Riggin. He graduated from Grant Union High School in 1949, attended Sacramento Junior College, Grant Tech, then earned a BS de-
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gree in Pharmacy from Idaho State College in 1955. He married Idaho native Sharon Ann (Kearsley) on August 20, 1955 in Pocatello and brought her back to Sacramento. Chuck worked at many local pharmacies, including Manor Drug on Arden Way and Price-Less Drug Store. Chuck loved to volunteer in the community, such as the Lions Club, SVPhA, Boy Scout leader, Grant Union H.S. Alumni, and Arden/Arcade CPAC. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and served in many capacities including a mission with Sharon and at the Sacramento Temple. Chuck had a keen interest in others and many friends throughout the world. He will be missed! A small, private graveside service was held on Wed Aug 12, 2020.
Leo M Sant 1921-2020 Leo Mather Sant was born in Grace, Idaho, on August 27, 1921, to Alfred and Ethel Sant. He died peacefully at his home in Salt Lake City on June 14, 2020, from causes incident to age. Leo grew up in Grace, Idaho, and attended Idaho State University’s College of Pharmacy. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943, becoming a
pilot and serving in the European Theater for the duration of the war. In 1946, he became a commercial airline pilot with Pan American Airways and loved a career in aviation until retiring in 1981. He and his wife, Maralynn, raised their four daughters in Los Altos, Calif. Leo was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was known by his family and many friends as a kind, loving and generous man who influenced people for good, wherever he went. He was a true gentleman.
Robert L. True 1950-2020 Colleyville, Texas - Dr. Robert L. True, Cosmetic Surgeon, Gynecologist and Medical Director of True Aesthetics Center in Colleyville, Texas died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Dallas. Dr. True was 70 years old.
Dr. True was born July 31, 1950 and grew up in Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated from Idaho State University College of Pharmacy. After working as a pharmacist for several years, Dr. True took his passion for medicine in a different direction and attended medical school at the University of Nevada, Reno where he graduated in 1980. He went on to attend Tulane University where he did his OBGYN internship and residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana from 1980 to 1986. He also worked as a trauma doctor during this time. In 1986, Dr. True began his highly successful solo medical practice in Arlington, Texas. He
delivered hundreds of babies, and was known by his patients for his personalized care and diligence to be present at each childbirth experience if at all possible. It was during this time he became involved with the Metroplex Women’s Health Clinic by interpreting sonogram reports and donating pregnancy tests to the organization. He was also privileged to be selected as a medical ambassador to China during this time of his career. Because Dr. True was fluent in Spanish, English and Italian he was able to help many patients with their medical concerns. Dr. True continued this philosophy of dedicated, individual treatment and assessment as he transitioned his practice in 2008 to restoring patients’ inner health and outer appearance. He built an accredited surgical center in Colleyville, Texas and by relentlessly continuing his education, became board-certified in cosmetic surgery in 2013. He was a pioneer in offering “awake cosmetic surgery” and educated many physicians around the world about his
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unique principles and techniques for various procedures. In addition to cosmetic surgery, Dr. True furthered his educational journey in medicine by studying with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Helping people “feel great on the inside and look great on the outside” became Dr. True’s standard philosophy. This led him to expand his quest to improve people’s overall health with his innovative diet programs and hormone therapy options. He helped hundreds of people become healthier and feel better about themselves, one patient at a time. Dr. Robert True was a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgeons. He was also a member of the Tarrant County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association. He was an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, preceptor and lecturer. He was featured on multiple radio and television shows, magazine covers, news programs and more. He was known in the community for his high standards,
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strong ethics and positive spirit. Dr. Robert True is survived by his wife, Pamela S. True of Coppell, daughter, Kimberly Ferguson Shanks and her husband, Jason Shanks of Coppell, son Robert S. True and his wife, Elizabeth True of Prosper, granddaughters Macallan Ferguson, Elizabeth Shanks and grandson Hayes Shanks, sister Carla Rowe Malcom of Gilbert, Arizona brother Frank True of Pocatello, Idaho, sisterin-law Rebecca Marler and brother-in-law, Carl Marler of Lafayette, Louisiana along with multiple nieces, nephews and cousins. He also left behind hundreds of friends and patients that loved him dearly. Due to the current pandemic, funeral services for Dr. Robert True will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please direct all donations to the Metroplex Women’s Clinic (formerly Arlington Pregnancy Crisis Center), 2810 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, Texas 76012, where he continued to donate his resources.
Alumni Achievement Congratulations to Steve White, Class of 1977 (BS, Pharmacy) and 1979 (MS, Pharmacology) for receiving the Extraordinary Contribution to the Field of Epilepsy Award from the American Epilepsy Society.
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Steve is a professor and chair for the Department of Pharmacy at University of Washington-Seattle. This award is rarely bestowed, and is expressly given at the discretion of the AES Board of Directors. The Extraordinary Contribution to the Field of Epilepsy Award is designated only for those who have made extraordinary contributions across multiple fronts, including science, education, leadership and advocacy and is only presented in years when the AES Board of Directors determines there is an individual whose accomplishments embody the spirit of the recognition.
• MS, Pharmacology ISU College of Pharmacy 1979
Steve received the award for his many “pioneering contributions to the field of epilepsy and seizures; through seminal research on understanding factors which contribute to initiation, propagation and amelioration of seizure activity; for the worldwide impact of his mentorship of the next generation of neuroscientist network educators; dedication to his trainees and staff; and major contributions to the epilepsy research community.
• BSci, Pharmacy ISU College of Pharmacy 1977
• PhD, Pharmacology University of Utah
Research Interests: • Early discovery of Anti-seizure drugs • Animal seizure and epilepsy models for drug discovery • Pharmaco-resistant epilepsy • Impact of adherence on seizure control • comorbidities of epilepsy • Prevention and disease modification of epilepsy • Role of the community pharmacist in the chronic management of the patient with epilepsy
The full award ceremony and his acceptance speech can be viewed on the AES Facebook page, at 53:54. https://www.facebook.com/AmericanEpilepsySociety.
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Legacy of Alumna billie jo Peterson Lives on in Student Scholarship Among the challenges of 2020, there were also some absolutely incredible moments. One of those moments was provided by a very generous alumna, Wilma “billie jo” Peterson, Class of 1973. Through planned giving, billie jo’s request to provide a full ride scholarship for a student pharmacist was fulfilled. Wilma “billie jo”, passed away on December 6, 2017 but her legacy lives on with Burgandie Bullock, a student in the Class of 2024. Burgandie is arguably the first student pharmacist at ISU to receive a full ride scholarship, which amounts to just over $86,000. She had this to say about billie jo’s generosity and the impact of the scholarship on her education and career: “My name is Burgandie Bullock, and I am a recipient of what I know to be one of the first full ride scholarships offered by Idaho State University College of Pharmacy. It is truly an honor to be one of the first individuals to receive this type of prestigious award. This gift was provided by the Wilma (billie) Jo Peterson estate, an alumna of the College of Pharmacy. When I first received word of receiving this scholarship, I could not believe it was true. I was utterly overcome with emotion as I tried to grasp what type of gift I had just received. My mind was flooded with thoughts of what this meant and how it would impact my life forever. This scholarship enabled me to be fully dedicated to my education without concern of what would have been a huge financial burden. It has also helped
me to remain dedicated and driven toward my goal of becoming a registered pharmacist because knowing that I have received that kind of support has motivated me in ways I never thought possible. I have always dreamt of pursuing a degree in pharmacy to fulfill my desire to positively impact the lives of people through medicine. This scholarship is going to make that dream a reality for me. Being an independent student has made the financial aspect of school exceptionally difficult, but with this scholarship, I no longer have that stress and I am able to focus my energy on gaining the best education possible. I have always been extremely dedicated to achieving my goals throughout my life and I am more motivated than ever to graduate with my PharmD. I plan to apply for a residency after graduation to expand my knowledge and focus on a more patient-centered care approach. I am confident in myself to achieve these aspirations and this scholarship has boosted that confidence astronomically. I will forever be grateful to the donors of this scholarship, and I hope one day to get the chance to thank them in person for this unbelievably generous contribution.” Archie Schum, billie jo’s husband and also ISU alumni, (’70, Microbiology) manages his late wife’s estate, and says he would eventually like to provide additional scholarships in memory of billie jo. Thank you billie jo and Archie for your tremendous support of our students!
Find Your Place in ISU History With the postponement of our Centennial Celebration to September 10 and 11, 2021, we are still collecting the history of our greatest achievement as a college – you, our alumni. We invite you to share your stories as we compile a 100+1-year history of “Preparing Leaders in Pharmacy!” We would enjoy hearing from all of you about your fondest memories and experiences from your days at the College. In addition to your stories, please submit pictures and memorabilia of your time at the College of Pharmacy. All of the history gathered will be included in our time capsule(s), to be sealed during the celebration in September and unsealed during our 150th anniversary in 2070. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in September. Items can be mailed to: ISU College of Pharmacy Attention: Project Time Capsule 921 South 8th Avenue, Stop 8288 Pocatello, ID 83209-8288 If you would like your photos/memorabilia returned, please include a pre-paid postage envelope. If you have any questions please contact Phil Yankovich, (208) 339-4770. Idaho State University
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Leonard Hall Renovation Update In conjunction with the Centennial Celebration, the College is in the final year of the Centennial Capital Campaign to raise $15 million to support academic and research needs. The College is currently seeking external foundation support to fund renovation of Leonard Hall on the Pocatello campus. The renovation is extensive, at a cost of approximately $17 million, and your contributions will help build state-of-the-art laboratories to support the research mission of the College. The renovation plan for Leonard Hall transforms extremely outdated and unusable office, public, and laboratory space into state-of-the-art functionality. Specifically, current laboratories are poorly designed, cramped, and poorly lit, creating an extremely challenging work environment. And worse, the laboratory space is not ADA accessible. The current status of laboratories does not support collaborative, advanced research. In addition to physical space issues, the laboratories do not contain functional equipment and instrumentation, which at times compromises the safety of faculty, staff, and students. Laboratories are critical venues for student teaching and research in both graduate and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs. As part of the PharmD program, research facilities need to support the College of Pharmacy programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Poor laboratory conditions can threaten continued ACPE accreditation. The success of student tours during recruitment events and on-campus interviews of applicants for the PharmD program is negatively impacted by antiquated laboratories.
Renovation of laboratories positively addresses key safety, recruitment, admissions, and accreditation issues currently challenging the College of Pharmacy. Further, mechanical system improvements associated with the renovation will enhance efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Renovation Plans The renovation of Leonard Hall falls into two fundamental areas: laboratory renovation (2nd floor) and laboratory expansion (basement). The combination of these two areas provides a significant increase in square footage designated for research, while at the same time, reorganizing research around open laboratories and a pharmaceutical sciences core laboratory. The core laboratory will provide efficiencies that will reduce research costs and instrument duplication and provide a pharmaceutical industry-style training for students. The open laboratory blocks and public spaces will provide increased collaborative interactions.
Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences The Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPSCI) is located within the College of Pharmacy and is integral to the delivery of quality PharmD and graduate education. In addition to preparing pharmacists for the rigors of the profession, the BPSCI department is a multidisciplinary unit in the College. The BPSCI department is the sole program in Idaho for post-graduate education in the biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. The mission of the BPSCI graduate program is to train and prepare students to succeed in one of the biomedical and pharmaceutical science disciplines: Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacometrics, and Pharmacology/ Toxicology. Updated labs are critical to the success of the Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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Sustainable Education and Training Model under Pharmacist Provider The SETMuPP team goal is to empower pharmacists to begin providing and billing for services in their practices, and we accomplish that by providing educational tools and support. As the landscape for pharmacists continues to expand, barriers about sustainability and reimbursement must be addressed. To navigate these barriers the SETMuP project has been working with two pioneering pharmacists for two years. The result of this collaboration has been expansion of health services provided by pharmacists and subsequent reimbursement by both public and private payers. This is an excerpt from an interview with two pharmacists who are among the first in Alaska to successfully perform and bill for medical services within their pharmacy practices.
reimburse pharmacists for clinical services not tied to dispensing, which include counseling services and disease state management.
Dr. Angela Jaglowicz is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Alaska and Idaho State University College of Pharmacy and a clinical pharmacist at Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, a federally qualified health center. Dr. Amy Paul is a clinical pharmacist at a family medicine residency site, Providence Family Medicine Center in Anchorage, AK. Previously, she worked with Providence Senior Care, where she established ambulatory pharmacy services.
Q: What initially motivated you to pursue this project?
Q: Tell us about your work involving reimbursement for performing health services as pharmacists.
Full interview at isu.edu/pharmacy.
Q: How long did it take to develop these new processes, begin implementing them and receive your first reimbursement? AJ: Adding clinical pharmacy disease management services took about two years. Once clinical pharmacy services were approved by the site, building a patient panel took a few months. The process of submitting claims for reimbursement was a year-long process. Q: What challenges, facilitators, and barriers did you face? AJ: Challenges included receiving board approval for our collaborative practice agreement and developing EHR templates and forms from scratch. Because the providers were unfamiliar with pharmacy services at the practice site, it took some time to develop a patient panel. Facilitating pharmacist billing in a site that had not done so before was difficult. The SETMuPP team provided thorough training and was instrumental in overcoming this hurdle. AJ: Working in Alaska has made me more motivated to be active in the profession because pharmacists in Alaska are few but have a louder voice. It’s such an astronomical shortage of resources up here, so I really try to close gaps of care with patients. Q: What advice would you give to other pharmacists who want to start providing and being reimbursed for health services? AJ: Reach out to your state organizations like the Alaska Pharmacists Association, as they have some great resources and training. Madeline Foster Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, Class of 2022, Pocatello
AJ: The goal of this project is for medical payors, including private insurers, Medicaid, and Medicare, to
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Alumni Advocacy Board
Congratulations! Congratulations to Jim Lai, who retired in June 2020 after nearly 30 years with the College of Pharmacy! Dr. Lai’s countless contributions to the College of Pharmacy over the years have brought innovation and lasting change to the future of the College. Among others, in the form of research, teaching, volunteerism, and even cooking to support the annual Spaghetti Feed and Auction!
The College of Pharmacy, in conjunction with University Advancement is pleased to announce a new Alumni Advocacy Board. This board will be made up of appointed alumni with a passion for the success of College of Pharmacy initiatives across its many fronts. One of the goals of this group will be to establish a College of Pharmacy Alumni Society, including board members and elected officers. Other objectives include developing a portfolio of opportunities for alumni to support student pharmacists and carrying out scholarship ini-tiatives. Look for more information in coming editions about this exciting endeavor. For more information contact Phil Yankovich at (208) 339-4770.
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