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Doctorate

Timothy Albert Heiss

Timothy Albert Heiss of Altoona received a doctorate in pharmacy from the Lake Erie College of Medicine School of Pharmacy on May 28 at Erie Insurance Arena.

He also received the Natural Medicines Compre-hensive Database Graduation Award, which is given to the member of the graduating class who has exhibited some interest and expertise related to natural medicines, including efforts to minimize adverse effects due to inappropriate use, and to encourage an evidence-based approach to natural medicines.

Heiss is a 2011 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, Altoona, and received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Saint Francis University, Loretto, in 2015.

He is employed as a pharmacist at UPMC Altoona.

He is the son of Terrance and Theresa (Papuga) Heiss of Altoona.

Information and photos regarding area residents

who recently obtained their doctoral degree can be emailed to community@altoonamirror.com. For more information, call Brenda Carberry, community news

coordinator, at 946-7459.

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