Jennifer Hammons

Dr. Jennifer L. Hammons, PharmD, DrPH , is the Director of Rural Health Advancement at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy, where she leads initiatives focused on strengthening rural healthcare systems, advancing public health, and expanding pharmacist-led models of care. A pharmacist and public health professional from Central Appalachia, her work centers on addressing health disparities, improving medication access, developing innovative practice models, and preparing the next generation of rural healthcare leaders. Dr. Hammons has extensive experience in community pharmacy, ambulatory care, free and charitable pharmacy, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her research and scholarship focus on rural health, social determinants of health, public health infrastructure, and pharmacist integration into population health initiatives. She is an active leader within the American Pharmacists Association and is passionate about advancing the role of pharmacists as