Senior PharmAssist

Check out this podcast from CareYaya with our very own Gina Upchurch, Nirvana Teri and David Casarett: https://lnkd.in/et4aEATK #CareYaYa #seniorpharmassist #medicare

Our Senior PharmAssist Annual Breakfast was a wonderful celebration of community! ☕🥐💙 We are so thankful to everyone who joined us for meaningful conversation and connection. A highlight of the morning was our panel with Dr. Robert Califf, Iris Musselwhite, Meri-Li Douglas, and Dementric Matthews, who shared thoughtful insights and personal experiences. We heard about the importance of understanding medicines and medical coverage, and how overwhelming healthcare marketing can be. Senior PharmAssist helps ease that stress by offering trusted, unbiased guidance. Dr. Califf emphasized the need for policies that improve health outcomes at lower costs and highlighted the power of community-based solutions like ours. Ms. Douglas shared how saving on medications through our program allows her to eat healthier and feel better—showing the real impact of your support. This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors: BD, NC SHIIP, Duke Health, and Potter Financial. Your presence and partnership make our work possible—thank you! 💙 Photography by: Scoville Photography #SeniorPharmAssist #Community #Gratitude #SeniorPharmAssistAnnualBreakfast #DurhamNC #BD #NCSHIIP #DukeHealth #PotterFinancial #KnowYourMedsKnowYourCoverageKnowYourRights #DurhamNonProfit #scovillephotography #NCDOI #FDA

Our Fall Newsletter 2025 is now on our website: Thank you to all those who supported us, volunteered and donated during our last fiscal year. Team work makes the dream work! https://lnkd.in/eZ49v8bb

Join the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy for a presentation on Medicare and Part D: Updates on the Benefits in 2026 will provide practical tips and updates to understand Medicare coverage options for older adults and adults with disabilities. The session will also help attendees understand changes in the Medicare drug benefit design due to the Inflation Reduction Act and new regulations related to the voluntary payment plan and impact on key stakeholders, including pharmacies and how advocacy is critical to ensure medication optimization. When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Registration starts 8/29/2025 and is $50.00 to attend. Register today! https://lnkd.in/eyC73Hbs

Appreciate NC Health News and Grace Vitaglione for following these critical issues for North Carolinians who need access to affordable medications - esp. from a pharmacist/pharmacy they trust! North Carolina Association of Pharmacists #PBM #MedicarePartD https://lnkd.in/e5z2ANXz

We've been published! Check it out: This paper outlines the implementation of our model in three additional counties—Buncombe, Guilford, and Pitt—through a statewide learning collaborative. Congratulations to HPU School of Pharmacy for taking the lead on the paper and to our amazing statewide partners. https://lnkd.in/eB-5Fane #uncschoolofpharmacy #uncschoolofpublichealth #ncmedicaljournal #fredwilsonschoolofpharmacy #campbellsop #accesseast #MAHEC #CouncilOnAgingofBuncombeCounty #seniorresourcesofguilford #ECUHealth Here, we outline the process for expanding SPA to new communities, and discuss challenges related to scaling the model, such as funding and adapting to varied local contexts. https://lnkd.in/eTuruDfx #uncschoolofpharmacy #uncschoolofpublichealth #ncmedicaljournal

Great explanation of how healthcare costs go up and up - because of little transparency and too many hands in the cookie jar - (the medication cookie jar here) - and not always bringing value. #PBMs #pharmacy

🚨 Protect Medicare Counseling – No Cuts to SHIIP Funding! 🚨 Senior PharmAssist needs your help to retain critical funding at both the state and federal levels. Our ability to provide unbiased, expert Medicare counseling is at risk. Take action today to keep our services strong for Durham’s aging population. https://lnkd.in/eAnADStb #Medicare #MedicareAdvantage #MedicarePartD

Please join us on May 16 to celebrate one of the reasons "Durham is different" (spoiler alert - this is a very good thing). A great honor to celebrate Senior PharmAssist association with Lincoln Community Health Center...and the history of nursing at what was the Lincoln Hospital - what a heritage! In stressful times, we need to remember that local collaborations and support improves health one precious life at the time. Please help us raise money to support the gem that is Lincoln Community Health Center. They help over 36,000 of our mostly un- and underinsured neighbors every year! See - https://lincolnchcf.org/ to register to attend (below is just a picture).

Super thankful to Fox Family Foundation for years of encouragement and support that makes our work possible! Our partnership began 28 years ago and continues to thrive. It surely take a village to make it happen and glad to be in the Durham/Fox Family Foundation village.