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Consumer Health Information Corporation is nationally involved in almost every aspect of patient education. The company sits on the Board of Directors for the National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE), the National Board of Advisors for the University of Arizona, College of Pharmacy, and the Dean's Advisory Council for the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, College of Pharmacy. Consumer Health Information Corporation frequently participates in FDA hearings and conferences on issues relating to informing the consumer how to take medications safely and wisely.
Dr. Dorothy Smith is a strong patient advocate and has appeared on hundreds of television and radio programs across the country to increase consumer awareness of their important role in prescription drug therapy. She has been interviewed and quoted on patient compliance and education topics in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, Woman's World, and Cosmopolitan.
NEWS RELEASES
Academia
Dr. Dorothy Smith Delivers 2008 Commencement Address to University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Awards
PharmaVOICE 100 Names Dr. Dorothy L. Smith as One of Its Most Inspiring Leaders
Consumer Health Information Corporation Wins National Health Information and Printing Awards
Consumer Health Information Corporation Marks 16 Years Of Effective Patient Education Programs
Consumer Health Information Corporation Wins Gold Award
Consumer Health Information Corporation Program Receives Top Honors in Global Awards Competition
Consumer Health Re-Elected To Board of National Council On Patient Information And Education
University of Cincinnati Alumni Masters Series Award Presented to Dr. Dorothy L. Smith
Consumer Health Information Corporation Names Furia Rubel Communications PR Agency of Record
Dr. Dorothy L. Smith Joins Phi Lambda Sigma at the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy
Dr. Dorothy Smith Receives Honorary Life Membership Award From Canadian Pharmacists Association
National Academies of Practice Inducts Dorothy L. Smith, Pharm.D.
Consumer Health Information Corporation Honored With Two National Health Information Awards
University of Saskatchewan 100 Years Alumni of Influence
Dr. Dorothy Smith Receives Honorary Life Membership Award From Canadian Pharmacists Association
Consumer Health Information Corporation Wins Web Award
Business
Consumer Health Information Corporation receives 2013 VIRGINIA EXCELLENCE AWARD
Caregiver Education
Caregivers Need Special Attention, Education And Support In Proper Use Of Medications
Clinical Trials/Patient Safety
NOTE TO PHARMA: Focus on Patient Adherence in Clinical Trials Before Product Launch
Patients in Clinical Trials May Be Putting the Public At Risk
How Safe is the Prescribed Dose For Some drugs Now on the Market?
Cost of Patient Noncompliance
Health Plan Costs Soaring Because Employees Do Not Take Medications Correctly
Consumer Health To Develop Program To Help Get The Most For The Prescription Dollar
Consumer Education Called The Key To Reducing Health Care Costs
Educating Caregivers Is Called The Key To Reducing Health Care Costs
ECONOMIC CRISIS: Pharma Sales Will Drop As Patients Cut Back on Prescriptions
ECONOMIC CRISIS: Family Health Care Costs Will Skyrocket As Patients Cut Back on Prescription Drugs
DTC Education
Direct-To-Consumer Advertising of Rx Medicines Falls Short of Potential in Return on Investment
DTC's New Job: Boosting Compliance
FDA Public Hearing
OTC Products
Consumer Package Inserts Needed In Rx-To-OTC Products Says Patient Information Expert
Patient Adherence Packaging
Dr. Dorothy L. Smith interviewed in March 2004 by Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News.
Patient Education And Adherence
Pharmacists Urged To Improve Quality Of Service
Leader In Patient Education Writes Second Edition Of Understanding Canadian Prescription Drugs
Consumer Health Publication Deemed "Pharmacy's Strongest Case"
Consumer Health Line Of Services Expanded To Include CE Programs For Health
Consumers Must Be Properly Informed In Order To Make Healthy Choices
Importance Stressed of Integrating Patient Information With Disease Management Programs
A Pioneer in Patient Medication Education: Still Exploring New Frontiers
September 11 Events Dramatically Point to Health Literacy Needs of Consumers
Pharmacists for the Protection of Patient Care Coalition Forms
Dr. Dorothy Smith Featured in PharmaVOICE as Leading Patient Compliance Expert
Patient Retention/Sales
5 Major Pitfalls to Avoid in Patient Adherence Programs
Pharmacy Can Double Sales in Two Years by Increasing Patient Adherence
