In the News

The Atlantic (May 16) – In an article that asks “What went right?” in reviewing public health decisions during the pandemic, authors speak with Rebecca Lee Smith, an epidemiologist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign….
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News-Gazette (May 15) – Dr. Lauren Forsythe, a pharmacist at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana, shares her expertise about common medications that can be harmful to pets. https://www.news-gazette.com/living/pets/pet-talk-dont-give-over-the-counter-meds-to-your-pet/article_254203e4-62b2-5c63-b372-1329f25fbee7.html

Newswires (May 12) -The governor of Illinois has appointed Dr. Yvette Johnson-Walker to the State Board of Health. She currently serves as the Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion and Lecturer of Clinical Epidemiology at University…
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VIN (May 12) – The trouble is that any future problems could go undetected, said Dr. Lauren Forsythe, a veterinary pharmacist and faculty member at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine. “The…
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Dr. Laura Portee is one of three alumni of Southeastern Illinois College to be named Distinguished Alumni in 2023. She spoke at SIC’s commencement on May 12. Dr. Portee’s advice to graduates is, “Do what…
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NEWStat (American Animal Hospital Association; May 8) – NEWStat spoke with Lauren Forsythe, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP, medication dispensary coordinator and clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine to get some…
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News-Gazette (May 6) – “The UI has a great veterinary medicine school, but I don’t believe it’s very large in enrollment. Yet, during the school year, the number of cars in the parking lots and…
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Tribune-Star (Terre Haute, Ind.; May 5) – In the early days of establishing the Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Indiana, founder Joe Taft reached out to the University of Illinois, which had staff with experience…
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WCIA-TV News (May 4) – Kevin Lighty took time to thank whoever contributed to the College of Veterinary Medicine Companion Animal Memorial Fund in memory of his dog, Wrigley, who died at age 18. https://www.facebook.com/TVWeatherman/videos/3408058472789046/

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; May 4) – Dr. Rebecca Smith, a veterinary epidemiologist, advised viewers on how to avoid disease-carrying ticks for their pets and themselves. https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/ciliving-stories/ciliving/time-to-prepare-yourself-and-your-pet-for-tick-season/