Center For Pharmacy Care

These health screenings measure key indicators such as blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and body composition to support early awareness and preventive care.

Free screenings are available to all Duquesne University faculty and staff enrolled in University‑sponsored health coverage. Participation also qualifies for credit toward the Wellness In Motion Rewards Program, helping you earn money each year while staying proactive about your health. Through our partnership with the Office of Human Resources, the Center for Pharmacy Care offers a convenient on‑campus location for employees to take advantage of this valuable health benefit.

Things to know about your biometric screening:

• The screening includes a simple finger‑stick blood test that measures your blood glucose and cholesterol levels. A fasting cholesterol panel includes: Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides and glucose. A nonfasting cholesterol panel includes: Total Cholesterol, HDL and glucose. A blood pressure assessment and body composition/weight analysis will also be completed.
• Fasting is optional, but recommended. If you choose to fast, please do so for 12 hours before your appointment; Water, black coffee and black tea are allowed, and prescribed medications should be taken as usual. If you do not fast, a complete fasting cholesterol panel cannot be performed and a nonfasting panel will be completed. 
• A pharmacist will review your results with you after the screening, discuss steps to maintain or improve your health, and help connect you with appropriate resources or providers as needed.

Personalized consultations to help you understand your medications, optimize therapy, improve outcomes, and address concerns such as side effects, interactions, and adherence.

The Medication Therapy Management program offers free prescriptions for eligible employees and spouses for the following conditions upon completion of an initial comprehensive health assessment:

• High Cholesterol
• Diabetes
• High Blood Pressure 
• Chronic Pain Management 
• Depression
• Asthma *
  • Reduced copayment for dependents

Participants Receive:

• An initial health assessment by a pharmacist; you are responsible for making follow-up appointments 
• Employees must be seen yearly at minimum to maintain enrollment and continue to receive waived copays
• A comprehensive review of all your medications with education to enhance your understanding of medication use
• Coordination with your health care providers to ensure your best outcomes
• No copays for prescriptions in the categories above
• Wellness in motion rewards dollars for each visit (up to 3 times per year)

Eligibility:

• Employees and spouses with Highmark or UPMC PPO Plans 
  • Due to Affordable Care Act regulations, employees with a high deductible health plan are not eligible for the zero copay, however they are still eligible for education and counseling

Protect your health and support a healthy campus community with convenient access to recommended vaccines. Immunizations are available on campus at the Center for Pharmacy Care, making it easy to stay up to date. Staying current on vaccinations is a lifelong, life‑protecting commitment. Vaccine recommendations are based on age, health conditions, and guidance from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

For a personalized list of recommended vaccinations, please speak with a pharmacist at the Center for Pharmacy Care or consult your healthcare provider.

CDC-recommended vaccinations available at the Center for Pharmacy Care:

• COVID-19
• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• Influenza
• Japanese Encephalitis
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella
• Meningitis ACWY
• Meningitis B
• Pneumonia
• Polio
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
• Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acelluar Pertussis (Tdap)
• Typhoid (Injection & Oral)
• Yellow Fever

Our pharmacists offer comprehensive pre-travel health services designed around your travel plans. During your consultation, we provide personalized vaccine recommendations, medication advice, and health planning tailored to your destination and unique needs. Traveling abroad comes with many considerations—we’re here to guide you every step of the way. 

Pre-Travel Consultation Visit

1. Call 412-396-2155 to schedule your travel consultation phone visit.
2. After scheduling, log in to the patient portal to complete the pre-travel health consultation form.
3. A pharmacist will call you at your scheduled time to review your itinerary and provide personalized recommendations.
4. If needed, you will then be scheduled for an in-person visit to receive recommended vaccines.

Things to know about your travel consultation visit:

• Schedule your consultation at least 8 weeks prior to departure. The sooner the better!
• The pharmacist conducts a comprehensive review of your vaccination history and travel itinerary to provide personalized recommendations. They use resources such as the CDC Yellow Book to identify vaccines that may be required for entry into certain countries or are strongly recommended for your destination. In addition, they ensure you are up to date on all routine immunizations as part of your care.
• There is no cost for the consultation for Duquesne employees and dependents. All routine vaccinations are covered with University benefits. Travel related vaccines are a fee. Please reach out for pricing.