Colleen Massey

Colleen Massey, DHS, MS

Director, Pharmacy Outreach Program

School

School of Pharmacy

Department

Pharmacy Practice

Office Location

Suite 2

Worcester

About

Colleen Massey holds an undergraduate degree in Social Policy, a Master of Science in Health Care Administration, and a Doctorate of Health Sciences. She has over 20 years of experience in program development and administration, grant writing, and community outreach. Dr.

Massey has assisted in the development of a state-wide pharmacy outreach program and maintained funding through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Commonwealth of Massachusetts since 2001. She co-coordinates health program planning and student personal and professional development courses and precepts pharmacy students on service and experiential rotations. Dr. Massey is passionate about helping individuals understand Medicare, navigate the healthcare system, and access health services. She has developed community-based interventions to help older adults and other underserved populations in Massachusetts and provided numerous continuing education programs for professionals.

Education

  • BS, University of Connecticut
  • MS, Worcester State University
  • DHS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Research Interests

  • Medicare Part D
  • Community Health Program Planning
  • Metacognition and Student Achievement
  • Health Literacy

Featured Affiliations

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

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American Society on Aging

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American Public Health Association

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Education

  • BS, University of Connecticut
  • MS, Worcester State University
  • DHS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Research Interests

  • Medicare Part D
  • Community Health Program Planning
  • Metacognition and Student Achievement
  • Health Literacy

Publications

Awards and Honors