Erika Prouty, PharmD Title: Community Pharmacist Education: Westfield State University, Western New England University Location: North Adams, Massachusetts Expertise: Community Pharmacy Practice, Medication Management, Patient Care Coordination Former Adjunct Faculty at Western New England College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesReceived her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Western New England University Experience Erika Prouty, PharmD, is a professional community pharmacist that specializes in blood cholesterol readings, blood pressure readings, and medication therapy management. She works with providers in the community to coordinate patient care and has expertise in different disease states and the medications used to treat them.She also instructed the Patient Assessment Skills Lab course at Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2017. Everyone is affected by disease or disease states at some point in their lives, whether it’s themselves or someone they know. Many rely on the internet to help clarify questions regarding healthcare and health information. It is important that information be accurate and reliable for those who read it.-Erika Prouty, PharmD Education Dr. Prouty earned her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Environmental Science from Westfield State University. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Western New England University. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.