This month, we spoke with Jennifer Martin, PharmD, BCOP, a hematology-oncology pharmacist with the Allegheny Health Network. Martin said pharmacists can be involved in all aspects of care, from deciding treatment plans to educating patients, and in the growing role of oral treatments.
In this week’s episode, we spoke with Matt Gibbs, president of Capital Rx, to discuss alternative career paths in independently owned PBMs.
In this month's episode, Amanda Ryan, PharmD, BCGP, CPHQ, the director of Education for the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA), discusses a new PQA program to teach pharmacy and other health professions students the basics of quality measurement and strategies to improve medication safety, adherence and appropriate use. Ryan leads the strategic direction of PQA’s educational activities. Before joining PQA, Ryan served for six years as the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Qsource, a nonprofit health...
In this week’s episode, we spoke with Mandy Reece, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCACP, FADCES, vice chair and associate professor in the department of pharmacy practice at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, on diabetes care, change in treatment, and management.
This week's episode features Kathy Pham, PharmD, BCPPS, senior director of Policy and Professional Affairs at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), who discusses her experience at ACCP and why advocacy is important to health care and the profession of pharmacy. Kathy Pham is the Senior Director of Policy and Professional Affairs at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Dr. Pham came to ACCP from the Pew Charitable Trusts, where she served as Senior Officer of the Drug Safety Pro...
In this month's episode, we spoke with Matt Gibbs, president of Capital Rx, to discuss alternative career paths for students, including independently owned PBMs.
In this week's episode, Carina Dolan, PharmD, BCOP, senior director for Clinical Oncology and Pharmaceutical Outcomes at Vizient Inc, discusses the highlights and big picture moving forward for hospitals and health-system pharmacies.
This week's episode features Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, CEO of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center and president of Avant Institute, who discusses her experience in the pharmacy industry and the communities she serves. Amina Abubakar graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy University of the Sciences in 2005. She is the owner and manager of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center formerly known as Rx Clinic Pharmacy in Charlotte, NC, and the founder of the Avant Institute. She is a...
Today's episode features Ronna Hauser of the National Community Pharmacists Association and Olin and Scotty Sykes, accountants from Sykes & Company, who discuss DIR changes.
This month, we spoke with Joseph Araujo, Chief Scientific Officer at Mindset Pharma, to get a better understanding of the differences between natural and synthetic psychedelic medicines.
In this week's episode, Deeb Eid, PharmD, RPh, regulatory affairs advisor in Pharmacy at CVS Health, discusses the future and advancing practice of pharmacy.
This week's episode features Tom Frieden, MPH, MD, who discusses his background and influence on public health and national policy. Dr. Frieden was the director of the CDC and is currently the president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives . Resolve to Save Lives was created in 2017, and works with organizations around the world to prevent epidemics and reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.
Judy Neville, from the American Association of Pharmacy Technicians and program director of the Pharmacy Technician Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, speaks with pharmacy technicians about the impact of pharmacy technician as vaccinators.
This week's episode features Alex Barker, PharmD, founder of The Happy PharmD, who discusses career development and pursuing a career in public health. Alex founded The Happy PharmD to provide career coaching and career development classes, and since 2017, the company has helped over 1,500 pharmacists. His best-selling book, Indispensable: A Prescription for a Fulfilling Pharmacy Career , has sold more than 4,000 copies and helped countless pharmacists love their profession again. When he isn’t ...
This week's episode features Dr. Jaclyn Boyle, assistant dean for Student Success, and associate professor of Pharmacy Practice at Northeast Ohio Medical University, who discusses . Jaclyn A. Boyle currently serves as Assistant Dean, Student Success, and Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). Dr. Boyle is a graduate o fthe Ohio State University, receiving a Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree in 2007 and Master in Pharmacology degree in 2008....
On this episode, Dr. Joanna Lewis and her friend Julia discuss 5 healthy habits to maintain during the holidays and 5 things to have in the medicine cabinet.
Judy Neville, from the American Association of Pharmacy Technicians and program director of the Pharmacy Technician Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, speaks with 2 pharmacy technicians who have made this path their career.
This week's episode features Dr. Katrina Skinner, president of the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, who discusses how pharmacists and pediatricians can support patients. Six weeks after residency graduation, Dr. Katrina Skinner opened the doors to her pediatric practice in her rural Alabama hometown. Twelve years later, she and her team serve thousands of their community’s children as a Patient Centered Medical Home. Dr. Skinner serves as the president of the Alabama Chapte...
In this episode of Pharmacy Focus: Technician Edition With NHA. Jeremy welcomes guest, Shayla Smith , to be on the show. Shayla was the recipient of the 2022 Next Generation Pharmacist – Technician of the Year award. Shayla is a CPhT at Avita Specialty Pharmacy in Austin, TX. During the interview, Shayla discusses her pathway to having a technician career, and how her current role brings value and provides high quality care to the patients she serves. Shayla also provides some advice to those wh...
On this week's episode, Dr. Joanna Lewis speaks with Dr. Brooke Griffin, professor and vice chair of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University and a professional Coach in life and work, about why it's important to invest in yourself, identify your values, and commit to the highs and lows of your career.
Emotional, mental, and physical health are an important part of how individuals show up, navigate, and thrive in our world. In today's episode, Joanna gives listeners 6 tips to take charge of their well-being. These techniques are divided into mental and physical wellness and will ultimately help listeners learn how to manage stress, feel better, perform better, and show up as their best selves.
Today's fourth and final installment in our American Pharmacist Month special features Dr. Crystal Yu, PharmD, Integrated Health Team at L'Oreal Active Cosmetics Divisions, who discusses her unique role in healthcare, including the importance of taking care of your skin for the long-term and other areas of dermatology.
This month, we spoke with Earl Ettienne, BScPharm, MBA, from Howard University, and Dietmar Berger, MD, PhD, of Sanofi, about their recently-announced partnership and fellowship program. By supporting pharmacy students at Howard University, Ettienne said the fellowship hopes to expand the number of pharmacists of color in industry.
Today's third installment in our American Pharmacist Month special features Dr. Timothy Gauthier, Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Manager for Baptist Health South Florida, who discusses his work in the infectious disease space and how the public health community can make it a priority to stay informed on these types of issues, such as misinformation and sources for treatments and diseases. Disclaimer: The views and opinions in this podcast are that of the authors and do not necessarily repres...
Judy Neville, from the American Association of Pharmacy Technicians and program director of the Pharmacy Technician Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, speaks with Bridget Darby from AAPT, about the next generation of pharmacy technicians in honor of National Pharmacy Technician Day!
Today's second installment in our American Pharmacist Month special features Dr. Autumn Zuckerman, Director of Health Outcomes and Research at Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy, who discusses her experience in the specialty pharmacy space and how she is aiming to make an impact in public health.
Today, on the On The Shelf podcast, we talk about skincare with Crystal Yu, PharmD. Crystal is part of the Integrated Health team at L’Oreal Active Cosmetics Divisions. Her role is to support the pharmacy community with skin health resources from brands Cerave, La Roche-Posay and Vichy. Dr. Yu is committed to optimizing care and accessibility for patients affected with skin conditions by strengthening partnerships with healthcare professionals and driving awareness on the clinical benefits of de...
In this month's episode, Ed Cohen and John Beckner from NCPA discussed the upcoming flu season and why it's important to get your shots sooner rather than later. This episode also marks their first live recording, which took place at this year's NCPA conference!
This month, we spoke with Paul Thielking, MD, who has been investigating the use of psychedelic medicines in palliative care environments. For patients facing end-of-life care, Thielking psychedelic medicines may offer a chance to feel connected with themselves and others during such a difficult time.
Today's first installment in our American Pharmacist Month special features Neil MacKinnon, BSc (Pharm), MSc (Pharm), PhD, FCSHP, FNAP, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia’s only public academic health center, who discusses his time in academia and how he hopes to impact the pharmacy community through public health.
