University of Tennessee APhA-ASP

10/16/2025

💊 October is American Pharmacists Month — a time to celebrate those who dedicate their days (and nights!) to keeping our communities healthy. 💚
To every pharmacist and future pharmacist — thank you for standing by us all with your knowledge, compassion, and commitment to care.

10/14/2025

Our pickleball tournament was full of fun, friendly competition, and pickle snacks — all for a great cause !💚🎾
We raised funds for the Melinda Rhea Garrett Scholarship, supporting future generations of student pharmacists. Thank you to everyone who came out to play, cheer, and give back! Huge congratulations to our champions, Dr. Finks and Dr. Rodgers!🏆

10/10/2025

Boo at the Zoo = Spooktacular Success 🎃 huge shoutout to our amazing event coordinator, patient care chairs, and volunteers for making this event such a hit! We had a blast educating families on global health initiatives through our “Healthy Living & Diabetes” campaign covering OTC medication safety, diabetes awareness, and immunizations 💉💊 kids showed up in the cutest costumes while grabbing stickers & even Shoney bear stopped by to learn a thing or two and snag a sticker 🧸 thank you to everyone who helped make this event fun, educational, and impactful!

10/05/2025

Grab your paddles and a partner because it’s time for the Melinda Rhea Garrett Scholarship Fundraiser Pickleball Tournament!

Date/Time: October 13th at 4pm CT
Location: UTHSC tennis and pickleball courts

Sign-ups are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Come unwind after the exam, support a great cause, and feel free to show up in your best Halloween costume or team theme!

10/01/2025

✨ Every Moment Matters ✨
We’re continuing our faculty spotlight series to live out this year’s APhA–ASP presidential theme: “Every Moment Matters: Celebrate, Cherish, Create.” 🌟💊
This month, we’re highlighting Dr. Leslie Hamilton! 👩‍🏫 Our faculty’s journey and wisdom remind us that even the toughest seasons of pharmacy school have meaning — every late-night study session, patient interaction, and classroom discussion is shaping us into the pharmacists we’re meant to become. ❤️
Let’s keep celebrating the wins (big and small), cherishing the lessons we learn from those ahead of us, and creating a future full of impact together. ✨ Enjoy these throwback pictures of Dr. Hamilton in pharmacy school!

09/24/2025

Pt 2: Meet the 2025-2026 executive committee! We are so excited for the upcoming year and all the effort they have put in so far!

09/24/2025

Pt 1: Meet the 2025-2026 executive committee! We are so excited for the upcoming year and all the effort they have put in so far!

09/18/2025

📢 UTHSC Faculty & Staff — don’t forget! 💉 free Flu shots will be available TOMORROW, September 19th, in the Madison Plaza from 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Protect yourself, protect others, and keep our campus healthy this season! 🍂✨

09/15/2025

💊 Did you know that over-the-counter (OTC) medicines may seem simple, but they can be powerful? Using them safely is key to protecting your health!
💊Safe meds = healthy communities!
💊Whether you’re a student pharmacist learning the ropes or a neighbor reaching for the medicine cabinet, remember: read labels, follow directions, and if you are unsure of anything, reach out to your pharmacist or doctor!

09/02/2025

✨ Every Moment Matters ✨
This year’s APhA–ASP presidential theme — “Every Moment Matters: Celebrate, Cherish, Create” — reminds us that the meaning we’re searching for is already present in the journey we share as student pharmacists. 💊🌟
To bring this mindset to life, our chapter is spotlighting a new faculty member each month! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Their stories and advice will help us see the purpose behind the long hours, tough exams, and busy schedules — reminding us that every moment of hard work adds up to something bigger. 💪❤️
Let’s celebrate the small wins, cherish the lessons, and create a future we’re proud of together. Our first spotlight is Dr. Kelsey Frederick!

09/02/2025

08/28/2025

Today across all three campuses we celebrated national immunization awareness month by wearing green to show our commitment to protecting one another. 💚 Together, we celebrate the power of vaccines in building a safe and healthy community!