A new interim dean has been appointed at the School of Pharmacy at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is Dr. Sara (Mandy) Reece, who will be responsible for enhancing academic programs and fostering innovative approaches to pharmacy education.
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The provost and senior vice president, Dr. Kenneth Veit, says: ““Dr. Reece brings a wealth of educational experience, cultural understanding, and commitment to the School of Pharmacy. “We are pleased to welcome Mandy to this role as we continue to enhance our pharmacy program in Georgia.”
Reece is well-versed in developing interprofessional education curricula and mentoring junior faculty. She has also served in various leadership roles at PCOM Georgia, including vice chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and director of interprofessional education.
Reece’s promotion to interim dean highlights her significant contributions to PCOM Georgia since she joined in 2010. In her new role, she will leverage her extensive experience in education and leadership to advance the School of Pharmacy’s mission and objectives.
A certified diabetes care and education specialist, Reece is board-certified in ambulatory care and advanced diabetes management. She also serves as core faculty, ambulatory care pharmacist, and diabetes specialist with the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Family Medicine GME Program. She is most known for her national presentations on diabetes and technology-related topics and manages a blog and YouTube channel, “Reece’s Pieces in a Diabetes World” and “Reece’s Pieces Diabetes,” respectively.
Her previous roles have included serving as a pharmacy director and diabetes educator at District 2 Public Health in Gainesville, Ga., where she oversaw medication distribution and drug assistance programs. In addition, she contributed to diabetes education programs and coordinated employee wellness initiatives.
In 2019, Reece was named PCOM School of Pharmacy Teacher of the Year for Pharmacy Practice and Faculty Preceptor of the Year in 2022 and 2023. Most recently, she was awarded the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Endocrine and Metabolism Practice and Research Network Leadership Award in 2023.
She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University in Atlanta and has held a Georgia pharmacist license since 2001.
Property tax bills should be in your mailbox this week
Gwinnett property tax bills are coming your way. The tax bills for owners of property in 2024 were mailed on Monday, August 12, and will be arriving at your home soon. The tax bills are due to be paid by October 15.
Starting Monday, taxpayers will also be able to view and pay their bills online at www.GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com/pay. Payments can be made with an e-check, debit card or credit card, including an American Express credit card.
Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner Denise R. Mitchell said property owners can pay with the AMEX card this year. “I am pleased that we can offer AMEX as an additional payment option. Many of our customers have asked for it, and we want to make the payment process as easy and convenient as possible.”
Mitchell recommends paying online with an e-check because it is a safe, secure process and it is easy and free. Using an e-check avoids waiting in line and delayed deliveries with mailed payments. Payments made online or in-person with a credit card incur a convenience fee of 2.30 percent. Debit cards incur a flat fee of $3.50.
If a property was sold after January 1, both the buyer and seller will receive a tax bill. For more information visit www.GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com/sold. Mortgage companies have owners’ property tax information, but owners with tax escrow accounts are responsible for ensuring their taxes are paid on time.
Wilson is Lilburn’s Citizen of the Month
The city of Lilburn has named Mark Wilson as its August Citizen of the month.
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He discovered the Yellow River about the same time he discovered the joy of kayaking. It didn’t take long for the artery to become his favorite go-to for paddling and exploring nature. Now retired, the 30-year Lilburn resident and Barbara, his wife of 39 years, enjoy paddling and exploring rivers and lakes throughout the Southeast.
Wilson has “adopted” the Yellow River as a caretaker of sorts. He conducts water tests monthly at several sites on the Yellow River in Gwinnett and Dekalb counties as part of Georgia Adopt A Stream. He leads paddle trips on the river, too, and often hears from participants who had no knowledge the tributary exists.
Earlier this year, Wilson was honored by the Georgia Water Coalition for his efforts of nearly two decades to preserve and protect the river. He was named to the Georgia Water Coalition’s Clean 13. The Air Force veteran, who moved to Gwinnett County in 1993, is chairman of the Yellow River Water Trail, one of 39 Georgia Water Trails certified by the Georgia River Network. He’s also a board member of the Georgia Canoeing Association and the Georgia River Network.
Hendrickson named to national body
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After Gwinnett County received top honors from the National Association of Counties (NACo0 for 31 of the County’s groundbreaking programs, now Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, has secured one of the top positions within the NACo leadership. NACo President James Gore has appointed Chairwoman Hendrickson to lead the Community, Economic and Workforce Development Steering Committee as the Subcommittee Vice-Chair. Hendrickson will also serve as the Vice Chair of the Large Urban Caucus. Gore said he chose Hendrickson because of her commitment and dedication to NACo.
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