Winter 2012 - Western University of Health Sciences

university agreed that the commitment and spirit of partnership
demonstrated over the years by this evening’s honoree warrant their standing
alone on our stage as the evening’s sole award recipient.”
In presenting the award to AmerisourceBergen Corporation President David
Neu, Dr. Pumerantz told him, “It is an honor to present this award to you.
You are a company that has a conscience. You care for people, you make a
lot of scholarships available, and the work you do uplifts the community.”
AmerisourceBergen has an upcoming year-end meeting in Dallas, where they
will talk about various recognitions and contributions made across the
country, Neu said, and he will be proud to share this accomplishment.
“I just can’t tell you how proud I am to share with all of our associates this
great story, not just about the money that was contributed and the time and
the effort, but that we’re very humbled by the fact that you let us into your
circle,” he said. “For that I really thank you very much.”
AmerisourceBergen sponsors the annual Good Neighbor Pharmacy/Institute
for Community Pharmacy Scholarship Golf Classic, which has raised more
than $1 million for student scholarships at WesternU and USC. The golf
tournament will celebrate its 10th year in 2012. AmerisourceBergen is also
establishing a $25,000 endowed scholarship at WesternU.
AmerisourceBergen provided funding for WesternU’s Patient Care Center
Pharmacy, which is part of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Network.
Good Neighbor Pharmacy is a network of more than 3,700 independently
owned and operated community pharmacies across the United States and
Puerto Rico. Good Neighbor Pharmacy is part of a program offered by
AmerisourceBergen, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical services
companies serving the United States, Canada and selected global markets.
Mike Quick, National Vice President, Good Neighbor Pharmacy
Development, has served on the WesternU Board of Trustees since 2004.
When he first visited the campus, he saw how special the WesternU family
was, Quick said.
“I’m honored not only to be on the Board of Trustees but to work with these
special people in health care,” he said.
AmerisourceBergen has been a great partner, said College of Pharmacy Dean
Daniel Robinson, PharmD.
“We’re very grateful for the long-lasting relationship, and students have
benefitted tremendously,” he said. “The scholarships that our students
receive help those that want to focus on independent community pharmacy.
AmerisourceBergen has been very focused on helping us achieve success for
that group of pharmacists.”
WesternU students who attended the gala received a welcomed break from
studying and a chance to meet previously unseen supporters.
“It’s good to see behind the scenes,” said second-year College of Osteopathic
Medicine of the Pacific student Anthony Chen, DO ’14. “This is for
scholarships. It’s important to see what goes on, especially as a student.” ■
Silver Sponsors
AmerisourceBergen
Wells Fargo Bank
Western Diabetes Institute
Bronze Sponsors
Abaxis North American Animal Health
Dr. Clinton Adams and
Dr. Gregory P. McQueen
California Association of Physician Groups
City National Bank
Essilor of America, Inc.
HOYA Vision Care
Imperial Security Service, Inc.
Jones & Jones Medical Associates, Inc.
Luxottica Group
McKesson Corporation
Vincent Naimoli
Pacific Medical Buildings, LLC
Pfizer Animal Health
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
PrimeCare Medical Group Network
Prime Healthcare Services
Samaritan Health Services
St. Joseph Hospital
Crystal Sponsors
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation
Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation
CVS Caremark
Health Fusion, Inc.
Inter Valley Health Plan
Pomona Fairplex
Union Bank
Vistakon
West Foothill Animal Hospital
Thanks to College of Pharmacy administration, faculty, friends and alumni who made gifts to A Tribute to Caring this year:
Daniel and Jackie Robinson, Moses Chow, Sheryl Chow, Mark Iannuzzo, Maria Lambros, Anandi Law, Jesse Martinez,
Rudy Mireles, Wallace Murray, Megan Nguyen, Stephen O’Barr, Sunil Prabhu, Jim Scott, and Sam Shimomura; alumna
Liane Chung ’03 of Columbus Pharmacy; and College of Pharmacy supporters Robert Beeman of Beeman’s Pharmacy,
Joe Delaney of RxReverse, Steve and Patty Gray, Pete Vanderveen, Dean of the USC School of Pharmacy, and George L. Wang.
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