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Rural Health Initiative
40
million+
Americans live in pharmacy deserts
3 million+
people living in rural Washington have little access to health care
~800
primary care health professionals needed to fill gaps in care in Washington
How You can Help
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Give
Your support will help us fund student scholarships, recruit quality faculty, and sustain residencies in rural areas where access to care is most needed.
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Partner
Are you a site interested in partnering with the college to train the next generation of pharmacists and health care providers? Contact Julie Akers to tell us about how we can support a residency in your community.
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Recruit
Do you know a student with an interest in helping rural communities thrive? Refer a student or fill out our inquiry form to learn more about our doctor of pharmacy program.