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In 2006 she became the inaugural host of 鈥淎sk the Pharmacist,鈥� in which she provides answers to viewer questions about medications and related issues. The segments air every Tuesday and Thursday on the 6 a.m. and noon news.
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To enter the chat, go to for instructions. Participants may submit questions in advance, but the chat will not begin until the scheduled date and time. Thirty minutes is the total time allotted for the chat. A full transcript will be posted to the University鈥檚 website once the chat has been completed. Questions about web chats should be directed to the 溏心vlog免费B站 Publications Office at 401-874-4383.
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