Friday, February 22, 2013

Pacific University professor joins governor's task force on ...

Assistant professor Michael Millard, of Pacific University, has been named to Governor Kitzhaber's Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force.?

Last August, the National Governor's Association awarded grants to the governor's office for developing a statewide plan to address the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse.?

Deaths in Oregon from prescription drug overdose increased by 450 percent in the past 10 years, according to the state health authority.?Currently, there are more deaths each year from prescription drug overdoses than there are from car accidents.?

Recognized for his efforts in improving patient safety, Millard has worked as a pharmacy director, instructor, and consultant over his 40-year career. He's received several citations for professional excellence and was recognized in 1990 as Oregon Pharmacist of the Year.?

He currently serves on the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Committee for the state's Department of Human Services, and on the executive board of the Oregon State Pharmacy Coalition.?

Source: http://www.oregonlive.com/forest-grove/index.ssf/2013/02/pacific_university_professor_j.html

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