Senior PharmAssist

04/17/2026

We are hosting a shred-a-thon with community partners on Saturday, April 25th and it is also a medication "take back" event to ensure medications are safely disposed. This is all about preventing waste, fraud and abuse! Durham County GovernmentDurham County Department of Public HealthDurham County Sheriff's Office Duke Community Affairs NC Department of Insurance Alliance Health AARP North Carolina

If you are approaching your 65th birthday, are signing up for Medicare due to disability, ALS, or ESRD, or just need to brush up on your Medicare knowledge, join one of our in-person or virtual seminars for an in-depth overview and a chance to ask questions.

04/17/2026

We would like to think - though not quoted - that we have something to do with a push for more transparency in where Medicare dollars are flowing - even indirect funding. Medicare Rights Center NC Coalition on Aging NC Department of Insurance@agingwelldurham

MedPAC members express concern about broker payments and underfunded public counselors

04/15/2026

In case you missed our recent Medicine Chest Newsletter: we introduce our newest staff member: Barb Shannon, share funding challenges, highlight a participant's story, & share the date for our shred-a-thon and medication "take-back" event, which focuses on decreasing fraud, waste, and abuse. We also share dates/times for our Medicare Basics webinars. https://shorturl.at/zP42e

04/14/2026

Thanks to our Outreach Associate Patricia A Murray and Board President Cheryl Allen Brewer for spreading the news about our work at the Annual Women’s Health Awareness Conference, which was held at Hillside High School on Saturday. Thanks Rochelle Jackson and Dr. Packenham and National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences for making us aware of the very successful event!

04/10/2026

Not good for beneficiairies.

Advocacy group sees 'rollback of consumer protections' that hurts docs terminated from networks

03/27/2026

Always appreciate Sean Jeffery Hartford HealthCare and his insights...this related to delirium and med problems!

03/24/2026

Big things happening at Senior PharmAssist! 🎉

Our work is helping shape conversations far beyond Durham. Recently, our Executive Director, Gina, was invited to write an editorial for the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society—one of the most respected journals in the field—highlighting medication challenges in the U.S. and sharing the Senior PharmAssist model on a national stage.

Read the article here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dc889428f8a511234bb4dad/t/69c19800e6baa132870835fb/1774295040634/J+American+Geriatrics+Society+-+2026+-+Upchurch+-+Medications+and+What+Matters+Most+in+the+US+and+Abroad.pdf

In the coming weeks, Gina will also be speaking at national meetings including the American Pharmacists Association, the American Geriatrics Society, and the Pharmacy Quality Alliance—bringing real-world insights from our participants into important policy and practice discussions.

Even more exciting, these same insights are informing national conversations about Medicare through the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), where topics like simplifying coverage choices and improving access to medications are front and center.

None of this happens without our incredible staff. Their day-to-day work with participants—solving problems, building trust, and improving health—is what makes this recognition possible.

While we’re proud to contribute to national conversations, our focus remains right here at home. As we continue to grow our impact, we’re working to ensure Senior PharmAssist is no longer Durham’s “best kept secret.”

💙 Thank you for being part of this work with us.

03/23/2026

✨ Big news: We’re looking for our next Development and Communications Director! ✨
If building meaningful relationships, driving impactful fundraising, and telling stories that inspire community support is your superpower, we encourage you to apply today!

https://www.seniorpharmassist.org/development-and-communications-director-job-posting

03/12/2026

This March, let's spread awareness about colorectal cancer. It's preventable and beatable! Don't overlook the importance of screenings, especially for those aged 50+. Medicare covers certain screening services. Get informed via a SHIIP counselor and let's conquer colorectal cancer! Questions? Call SHIIP at 855-408-1212 or visit www.ncshiip.com.

03/11/2026

A little brightness over the office early this morning. 🌈

We were treated to this beautiful rainbow stretching over our building—a nice reminder that even on busy days, there’s a moment to look up and appreciate something special. We’re grateful for the view and the work happening inside these walls every day. 💙

03/06/2026

02/25/2026

Join us at this event and stop by our table to explore some fantastic resources—we’d love to see you there!

This Saturday, celebrate Heart Health Month with us! Join the Durham County Department of Public Health, Durham Parks and Recreation, and Alliance Health for a FREE community wellness event. Connect with local organizations, enjoy family-friendly activities, and discover practical ways to support a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Take advantage of free health screenings, participate in fitness and exercise demos, learn about wellness services available in our community, enjoy giveaways, and more!

Don’t miss it, bring the family and learn to love your heart this Saturday!

📅 Saturday, February 28
📍 Holton Career & Resource Center (401 N Driver St.)
🕚 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

For more information, call 919-560-7767 or email jrozario@dconc.gov.