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49 <br /> Page 2 of 3 Todd Sega <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Board of Health <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> As medical professionals, we strive to improve the health related quality of life of those that we <br /> serve. From a broader perspective, all of those on the care team contribute in unique ways <br /> hoping that individual care results in improved health for the population and the community in <br /> which we live. <br /> To be sure, this belief has been held in earnest throughout my training and carried through as a <br /> licensed pharmacist. I have served in several capacities where I have educated individuals on <br /> the key role pharmacists can have on improving outcomes. In addition, I have advocated for <br /> expanded roles for pharmacists knowing the impact that can be achieved through increased <br /> involvement on care teams. <br /> I have practiced in a community setting which allows me to understand the unique challenges <br /> front-line community pharmacists face on a daily basis. At the same time, this experience <br /> allows me to recognize the often uncapitalized opportunities pharmacists and pharmacies can <br /> have on improving overall population health. <br /> I have also served as a staff pharmacist at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy(AMCP), <br /> which allowed me to develop a stronger understanding of how clinical decisions and programs <br /> can affect a large population. Furthermore, serving in a membership society provided valuable <br /> experience to represent the needs, ideas, and goals of passionate members practicing in a <br /> particular area of the profession. I believe that this experience would correlate well to the Board <br /> of Health as those selected to serve in this capacity need to constantly represent and be <br /> cognizant to the needs of the community. <br /> In addition, due to my unique volunteer experience and work with prescription drug abuse <br /> awareness programs, I believe that I could successfully leverage that experience to deploy <br /> similar programs throughout the schools in Orange County. Prescription drug abuse is <br /> unfortunately becoming the number one cause of accidental death as it is even surpassing <br /> vehicle accidents in some states and counties, and would suspect that Orange County hasn t <br /> been immune to these statistical trends. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> As I mentioned, I believe that healthcare professionals have a duty to serve the public and be <br /> active in the communities where they reside. Therefore, I enjoy to become actively involved and <br /> participate along with others sharing a similar view to work towards improving the individual lives <br /> for community betterment. <br /> I believe that my unique experiences, when combined with the valuable expertise of others on <br /> the board, would help contribute to improving and protecting the health-related quality of life for <br /> those residing in Orange County. <br /> I would also like to serve in this capacity so I can understand how to better leverage pharmacists <br /> and educate the public on how to utilize their pharmacist for improved outcomes and assistance. <br /> Ultimately, the opportunity would allow me to exercise my passion for the profession and <br /> maximize the impact that pharmacists can have on the health of those that reside in Orange <br /> County. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Supplemental Questions: <br />