Allyssa Yahnke graduated from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in May 2023. She moved back to her hometown of Bloomfield, Iowa where she now works as a staff pharmacist for Wells Hometown Drug in both the Bloomfield and Keosauqua, Iowa locations.

Palliative Care Certificate Impact: The palliative care certificate program has impacted not only my life but also the lives of my patients in more ways than one. I have become a better listener, I practice with compassion and empathy, and I have learned how to be a better advocate for patients. The certificate program has allowed me to gain new confidence in myself when interacting with patients. While some situations may be tough, I know I have the skills to deal with them now. In the community pharmacy setting I work in; I have formed better connections and relationships with the patients I care for, and I believe this opportunity is what allowed me to do that.