USC Thursday announced a community pharmacy in South Los Angeles in an effort to address growing gaps in access to essential health care services in the area.<\/p>\n
The pharmacy, located at 3232 W. Slauson Ave., will be operated by the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in tandem with a clinic run by T.H.E. \u2014 To Help Everyone \u2013 Health and Wellness Centers, creating a coordinated hub for community-based care. The pharmacy is slated to open in April.<\/p>\n
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The new USC pharmacy is designed to safeguard access to critical medications and services, including insulin, antibiotics and flu vaccinations, at a time when pharmacy closures are accelerating nationwide, according to USC.<\/p>\n
The location was selected based on USC research identifying \u201cpharmacy deserts\u201d \u2014 communities with limited access to pharmacy services.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis pharmacy represents USC\u2019s ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the South Los Angeles community,\u201d USC President Beong-Soo Kim said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo one should have to travel long distances or face barriers to access life-saving medications. By opening a pharmacy in South L.A., we are building on longstanding community relationships, and taking an important step to address a critical community health need.\u201d<\/p>\n
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