GOLD Speakers

Dr. Frank J. Nice, RPh, DPA,CPHP

• Country: United States

Biography:

Dr. Frank J. Nice has practiced as a consultant, lecturer, and author on medications and breastfeeding for over 50 years. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy Administration, Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Public Administration, and Certification in Public Health Pharmacy. He retired after 43 years of government service, including 30 years of distinguished service with the US Public Health Service, 29 years at the National Institutes of Health; and five years at the Food and Drug Administration. He currently is self-employed as a consultant and President, Nice Breastfeeding LLC and President, Dr. Nice Products LLC.

Dr. Nice has authored ten books; over four dozen peer-reviewed articles on the use of prescription medications, recreational drugs, Over-the-Counter (OTC) products, and herbals during breastfeeding; in addition to book chapters. As part of his pharmacy advocacy work, he has researched the use of power, epilepsy treatments, medical missions, work characteristics of healthcare professionals, and health disparities in underserved populations, He has organized over 70 medical missions to Haiti and has been on the ground in Haiti 24 times. During his time in Haiti, Dr. Nice founded and continues to support a school and orphanage for 550 students, including over 50 live-in orphans. Thirty-six of the students and orphans now have had the opportunity to go to universities in Haiti. These students are the hope for Haiti in their divisive times.