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Newsletter, January 2024

Patient Safety Movement

1817–1874), who dedicated his career to the science of pharmacy and wrote the first textbook on pharmacy in the US. Often regarded as the “Father of Pharmacy,” Porter founded the American Pharmaceutical Association in 1852. The era of modern pharmacy in the US can be traced back to William Procter Jr.

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Newsletter, February 2024

Patient Safety Movement

We are a young science which has emerged through a passion by many to improve the quality of care that we offer our patients and their families. These unfortunate choices lead to delayed diagnoses, progression of diseases, and ultimately, poorer health outcomes. We are at crossroads in Patient Safety.

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State Strategies to Increase Diversity in the Behavioral Health Workforce

NASHP

New Mexico is working toward a more representative professional health workforce through educational outreach and training efforts for both licensed and non-licensed professionals, including community health workers (CHW).