News Release

Durham Agency for Older Adults Wins National Award

June 1, 2001

Senior PHARMAssist, a Durham agency that assists older adults with their prescription medications, was one of ten organizations recently honored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Leadership Program. The award includes $100,000.

Gina Upchurch, a graduate of the UNC Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy, founded and currently operates the program. The mission of Senior PHARMAssist is to educate Durham County senior adults about preventive health measures; consult with seniors and heathcare providers about safe and effective
medication use; and provide financial assistance for necessary medications to seniors with limited incomes. More information about the program is available by calling Senior PHARMAssist (919-688-4772) or visiting their web site at http://www.seniorpharmassist.org/.