Objective: This study assessed the frequency, importance, and preparedness of public health services (PHSs) provided by pharmacists in community and migrant health centers (C/MHCs). Method: A self-administered mail survey was utilized to collect information on the provision of PHSs, pharmacist and site-specific characteristics, and affiliations with colleges/schools of pharmacy (C/SOPs). Setting: Community and migrant health center pharmacists across the United States. Key Findings: Responding pharmacists (N=138) provided PHSs only sometimes; they perceived them to be moderately to very important; and they felt moderately prepared to provide these services. Respondents who were affiliated with a C/SOP and those who received additional education and training reported that they provided PHSs significantly more often. In addition, nonwhite respondents' perceptions of importance and preparedness regarding PHSs were significantly higher when compared to white respondents. Conclusion: Although pharmacists' provision of PHSs was low, affiliations with C/SOPs and additional education and training had a positive impact on the frequency of the provision of these services.

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