Vancomycin, despite being around for decades, keeps having updates to dosing, formulations, and monitoring. It's important to stay updated on this vital medication for hospital and infusion center practitioners. Are you ready for the changes? Additional Resources/References: https://www.idsociety.org/practice-guideline/vancomycin/ This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! The CE for this episode is supported by an educational grant from Xellia Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on providing important anti-infective treatments against serious and often life-threatening infections.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description:  How is it possible that we don't know how a drug, once called the most dangerous drug in the world, actually works? Well, meet Tylenol, the drug with many names and even more potential pathways.  This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics! Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at [email protected]. PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health, A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro. All Rights Reserved This PPN Episode is sponsored by CEimpact & their podcast GameChangers, the first podcast infused with continuing education credits for pharmacists, listen here:  https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stonebriar Pharmacy owner Hussam Hamoush Hussam Hamoush, PharmD (email) Pharmacy Manager/Owner  Stonebriar Pharmacy was founded in 2012 and has been a staple in the Frisco community. We are a PCAB Accredited compounding pharmacy specializing in hormone replacement, pet compounds, and medication therapy management. Hussam is originally from North Carolina and moved to Texas after graduating from pharmacy school in 2012. He is pictured above with his beautiful wife. He loves the Carolina Panthers and is a HUGE UNC Tarheels fan. He still plays soccer locally with a team and enjoys local restaurants and a coffee connoisseur. This PPN Episode is sponsored by CEimpact & their podcast GameChangers, the first podcast infused with continuing education credits for pharmacists, listen here:  https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recently published Serial cross-sectional analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data has been published suggesting that overall blood pressure control in adults with hypertension over the last 4 years has declined. Why is this? What tips can the pharmacist and prescriber use to improve control? Can these professionals work together to improve BP control? Can we survive under pressure? Additional Resources/References: Muntner P, Hardy ST, Fine LJ, et al. Trends in Blood Pressure Control Among US Adults With Hypertension, 1999-2000 to 2017-2018. JAMA. 2020;324(12):1190–1200. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.14545 This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimber Boothe, PharmD, is a Connector and Pharmovator!  Dr Boothe serves as a career coach, consultant, speaker, and trainer. As a Connector, she is driven to help people grow as connectors so they can excel in all areas of life - self, family/friends, career, and community through topics including: Career Development, Personal Development, Strategic Execution, and Productivity Improvement.  As a Pharmovator, Dr Boothe serves to advance innovative pharmacy leadership to expand roles and resources to solve medication use challenges, and provide engaging careers for pharmacists and technicians.   A connector is an expert at connecting and uniting people, knowledge, and resources and their success stems from bringing a level of energy and clarity for themselves and others. Connect with Dr. Kimber Boothe here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberboothe/  This PPN Episode is sponsored by CEimpact & their podcast GameChangers, the first podcast infused with continuing education credits for pharmacists, listen here:  https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandi Bernoskie discusses the value of phased approaches, the benefits of universal design, and her current guilty pleasure. "Your spirit, brilliance, and personality are never going to be fully mapped out on the pages of a website." - Brandi Bernoskie Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/08  This PPN Episode is sponsored by CEimpact & their podcast GameChangers, the first podcast infused with continuing education credits for pharmacists, listen here:  https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When student pharmacists are involved in practice transformation efforts, it can be mutually beneficial for both the student and the community pharmacy.  In this episode of Beyond the Sig, Brooke Kulusich, a third-year student pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, chats with Dr. Nicole Pezzino, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Community Outreach and Innovation at Wilkes University Nesbit School of Pharmacy. Nicole shares her passion for community pharmacy practice transformation and innovative ways to engage students in these efforts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New flexibilities in delivering flu vaccinations could be a ‘game-changer’, but without them, pharmacies may struggle to run a flu vaccination program at all this winter. Pharmacies are preparing for what is expected to be a surge in flu vaccinations this year as Americans are putting a greater focus on staying healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pharmacies are preparing for what is expected to be a surge in flu vaccinations this year as Americans are putting a greater focus on staying healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic.  In anticipation of that double whammy of flu and covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, flu vaccine manufacturers have boosted production by about 15 percent, to record levels, with nearly 200 million doses for the United States. During the 2019-2020 flu season, more than the 175 million doses were churned out, industry officials said. Contact the Pharmacy Marketing experts about Educational Marketing during the Flu season: PharmacyMarketing.com  Sponsored by: UltiGuard Safe Pack is the only pen needle product that comes with an all-in-one sharps container. Learn more about why UltiGuard Safe Pack is the best choice for your patients and your pharmacy. Learn more UltiGuard Safe Pack https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of a pathogenic microbe to develop a resistance to the effects of an antimicrobial medication. The term antibiotic resistance is a subset of AMR, as it applies to bacteria that become resistant to antibiotics. Dr. Ravina Kullar is an Infectious Diseases global expert and researcher, who has spent almost 15 years researching in the infectious diseases space.  She is actively leading strategies worldwide to educate the public about various infectious diseases topics.  She has been invited to provide 3 TED talks, sharing her own personal patient stories and providing action items that everyone can implement to be a part of the solution of infectious diseases outbreaks.  She has published over 40 research papers, and has been an invited speaker worldwide, educating both clinicians and the public.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Kullar has served as a public health advocate and leader, educating the public via various media outlets. She founded duXsana (https://duxsana.com/), where she, serving as the infectious diseases expert, and her team of construction experts and interior designers have guided businesses in reopening safely, keeping infection prevention at the forefront. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LoDoCo2 Trial suggested that colchicine may improve outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease. Can a 3,000 year old drug still be a miracle? Additional Resources/References: Nidorf SM, Fiolet ATL, Mosterd A, et al; LoDoCo2 Trial Investigators. Colchicine in Patients with Chronic Coronary Disease. N Engl J Med. 2020 Aug 31. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2021372. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32865380. This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Halloween! Join our spooky (g)hosts as we serve up scares in our 2020 Halloween special episode! This week we'll be analyzing the realism of a well-known "creepypasta" (scary story shared around the internet) from 2010 known as the "Russian Sleep Experiment." Following this analysis, we're excited to share our very own take on creepypasta! Cal shares an original scary story titled "The Overnight Pharmacist." This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics! Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at [email protected]. PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health, A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro and for that exclusive interview. Featuring Evil Rising and Dark Shadows by fesliyanstudios. Also featuring "Horror Ambience" from ESN productions. All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dolores Hirschmann discusses how to make the most of the quarantine, how to create a scalable business plan, and how to pivot your business during COVID. "This is the world where everything you thought was never going to be possible is happening." - Dolores Hirschmann. Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/07  This PPN Episode is sponsored by CEimpact & their podcast GameChangers, the first podcast infused with continuing education credits for pharmacists, listen here:  https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacy CrossRoads Interview Sheet Podcast #3 – Introducing Bruce Kneeland; The Road Trip Guy In the Third Episode of the brand-new podcast series called Pharmacy CrossRoads, Todd Eury, founder and CEO of The Pharmacy Podcast Network Interviews Pharmacy CrossRoads host Bruce Kneeland.  Kneeland talks about how he became the Road Trip guy, and explains just what a road trip entrails.  We think you’ll be surprised at how much work goes into organizing one.  More importantly Kneeland tells us for of the key pharmacy success principles has distilled from the hundreds of interviews he has held with pharmacy owners all across the country. .  So, Bruce, to start can you provide a brief overview of your career in pharmacy - who are you, and what brought you to this point? Whew, so, that’s a lot of jobs – how did all of that lead to becoming The Road Trip guy What are the biggest take ways that apply to our listeners today – you know – with low reimbursement, egregious audits, DIR fees, mail order, etc. What have you learned that will help pharmacy owners today? Do something other than pharmacy and do it exceptionally well Atmosphere, ambiance, looks matters Most people won’t, but a few will pay Have a “can do” attitude. Grit Management matters Have a noble purpose Sell you staff Delegate Be flexible, try new things, fail forward So what is a road trip – do you just get in your car and take off and drop in on pharmacies Have an idea, theme Get magazine to cover Find a sponsor Search for exceptional pharmacies Not all pharmacies get to be those that work with the sponsor Separated by about 200-300 miles, leap frog Not doing the same thing – something special Call to see if they will, a few won’t or can’t Schedule the visit Make travel arrangements This episode is sponsored by: UltiGuard Safe Pack is the only pen needle product that comes with an all-in-one sharps container. Learn more about why UltiGuard Safe Pack is the best choice for your patients and your pharmacy. Learn more UltiGuard Safe Pack https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacy benefit management companies – PBMs – are currently at the center of one of the hottest debates in pharmacy. But what are they, and why do many believe they’re undermining patient care?  Antonio Caccia, APhA’s new senior director for disruptive innovation and practice transformation, joins us to talk about what he found when pulled back the curtain on PBM practices in Ohio, and needs to be done to make pharmacy right again. Guests: Antonio Caccia, Senior Advisor for Disruptive Innovation and Practice Transformation, American Pharmacists Association See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s ‘Transforming a Nation’ Podcast episode 5 in the series, focuses on ending the inexcusable Sexual Harassment in the Profession of Pharmacy. Our host of this episode is Dr. Rebecca Smith @RebeccaESmith on Twitter, who started bringing massive awareness to this reoccurring issue.  See tweet here:  https://twitter.com/rebeccaraesmith/status/1308161152988270592?s=20 Rebecca's guests are always testifying about their experiences with Sexual Harassment in pharmacy, including Brooke Barlow, PharmD who's a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident at University of Kentucky, Ashley Barlow PharmD PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Jackie Johnston, PharmD a Surgical Trauma Neuro ICU PharmD & Clinical Assistant Professor PGY-1 RPD.  References: Addressing Sexual and Gender Harassment in Pharmacy Education to Improve Provider Wellness and Patient Care https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7223926/ Frequency and severity of sexual harassment in pharmacy practice in Ohio https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10533349/ This episode is sponsored by: UltiGuard Safe Pack is the only pen needle product that comes with an all-in-one sharps container. Learn more about why UltiGuard Safe Pack is the best choice for your patients and your pharmacy. Learn more UltiGuard Safe Pack https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fear of a "Twindemic," an influenza and COVID-19, double pandemic is starting to rise. But what does the data say about this fear? Is the US in double trouble with BOGO viral infections? This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, but especially for healthcare workers on the front lines. Due to this, it’s more important now than ever, that pharmacy technicians practice at the very top of their license. While boards of pharmacy have traditionally limited pharmacy technician practice from performing such tasks like final product verification, administering immunizations to patients, or performing CLIA-waived point of care testing, more and more states are undergoing the process of reviewing, discussing, and in some cases changes their rules to permit properly trained technicians to perform these and other tasks. To further seize on this trend, NHA has spearheaded an initiative to bring together representatives from some of the biggest pharmacy organizations in the industry.  The initiative, The Coalition for the Advancement of Pharmacy Technician Practice, aims to work together to stay up to date with current state boards of pharmacy that are discussing this very important topic, and to engage other state boards of pharmacy to consider broadening pharmacy technician scope of practice. By bringing together retail pharmacy  giants like Albertsons Companies, Walmart, Kroger and Walgreens, along with state pharmacy associations, pharmacy academicians, and organizations such as the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council, the coalition’s collective voice and singular mission is to further expedite the spread of states allowing pharmacy technicians to do more.  This support from the industry will be key to continuing to elevate the pharmacy profession across the nation. In this episode, OnScript brings together representatives from some of the coalition’s partnering organizations to discuss the importance of expanding pharmacy technician roles and the positive impact that has been realized in those states that have already expanded pharmacy technician practice. It is fitting and timely that this discussion happen on Pharmacy Technician’s Day to show pharmacy technicians that the industry recognizes the important role they play in all pharmacies and how critical it is to advocate and be an additional voice for the technician workforce, and also pass on the gratitude that each of these organizations have for the work technicians are doing everyday. You don’t want to miss this episode!  For more information on the Coalition for the Advancement of Pharmacy Technician Practice, or to contact the coalition if you and/or organization want to get involved, please visit www.pharmtechcoalition.com. Special Guests:  Dr. Shane Desselle, PhD, FAPhA – Professor, Touro University California College of Pharmacy President, Applied Pharmacy Solutions Editor, Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy Todd Eury - Founder & CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network  Kevin Hope – Executive Director Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) Director of CE and Compliance, PharmCon (FreeCE.com) Rob Geddes – Director, Pharmacy Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Albertsons Companies, Inc. Deanna Seiler – Director, Clinical Services and Professional Relations, Walmart See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: The mammalian meat allergy, or alpha-gal allergy, has eluded physicians for decades. Rising in prevalence over the past few years, it's time to shine a light on the hidden danger of tick bites. Featuring a special interview with Kelly Kerr, the composer of our intro music and wife of Shane, this episode will enlighten and entertain you. This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics! Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at [email protected]. PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health, A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro and for that exclusive interview. Additional music by fesliyanstudios. Also featuring "The Lark Ascending" composed by Ralph Vaughn Williams. All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Valerie Rein discusses Patriarchy Stress Disorder, the nervous system's involvement in trauma, and leadership development strategies for the workplace.  “The hallmark of trauma is disconnection from parts of ourselves that are affected by the experience." - Dr. Valerie Rein. Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/06  This PPN Episode is sponsored by CEimpact & their podcast GameChangers, the first podcast infused with continuing education credits for pharmacists, listen here:  https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Healthcare has many opportunities to better leverage technology. The chance to get involved in technology and healthcare is easier than you might think. Everyone can have, maybe everyone should have, a role in improving technology and healthcare. Hackathons offer one way in helping connect those with a passion for technology, healthcare, and love to "show not just tell" how healthcare can be better. The PittChallenge 2020 will be the fourth annual University of Pittsburgh’s School of Pharmacy large-scale, student-run hackathon. Over the weekend of October 23rd to 25th 2020, students from across the United States will gather virtually for 48 hours (from registration to closing ceremony) to build the coolest and most innovative web, mobile, and hardware health applications; meet amazing people; and win prizes and awards.  This year's event will be special in many ways to account for factors like COVID-19. It will feature participants with representation from top computer science and pharmacy schools around the nation. A strong focus will be placed on innovative ideas to address areas affected by COVID-19 such as telehealth, remote working/learning environments, combating social isolation, and more.  Listen in on this conversation between David Berkowitz PharmD, PittChallenge leader Britney Stottlemeyer (PharmD, '21, and Ravi Patel, PharmD) as they discuss how events like these possible to allow anyone at any experience level to help change healthcare.  Learn more about the PittChallenge hackathon at www.PittChallenge.com or reachout at [email protected]. Let's Change Healthcare Together!  This PPN Episode is sponsored by CEimpact & their podcast GameChangers, the first podcast infused with continuing education credits for pharmacists, listen here:  https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Updated osteoporosis guidelines have arrived from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. The AACE guidelines include different recommendations from the 2017 National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines, primarily due to new anabolic agents. Learn about a newly created a new patient risk stratified category, the role of bisphosphonates, and how to approach patient care. Additional Resources/References: FRAX calculator: US version https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9; AACE osteoporosis guidelines https://www.aace.com/disease-stateresources/reproductive-and-gonad/clinical-practiceguidelines-recent-news-and-updates This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacists can monitor medication adherence in several ways, in addition to traditional pill counting. Drs. Megan Ehret and Nathaniel Rickles discuss new innovations in technology that can be used to address medication nonadherence. Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP, is the Pharmacist Corner PsychU Section Advisor of PsychU. Ms. Ehret earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Toledo in Ohio and a Master’s in Clinical and Translational Research at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Ms. Ehret completed a Psychiatry Pharmacy Residency at Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center and a Psychopharmacology and Pharmacogenomics Fellowship at Nova Southeastern University. Nathaniel Rickles, PhD, BCPP is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy at University of Connecticut. Mr. Rickles’ primary research interests include improving the roles of community pharmacists to improve medication adherence and safety in vulnerable populations such as those with mental illness and older adults. Mr. Rickles earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science. Speakers are paid consultants of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Disclaimer: The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU's educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional.  Learn more: https://www.psychu.org/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest, best selling author, Brendan Kane Brendan Kane Growth strategist Brendan Kane has the answer and will show you how—in 30 days or less. A wizard of the social media sphere, Kane has built online platforms for A-listers including Taylor Swift and Rihanna. He’s advised brands such as MTV, Skechers, Vice and IKEA on how to establish and grow their digital audience and engagement. Kane has spent his career discovering the best tools to turn any no-name into a top influencer simply by speaking into a camera or publishing a popular blog—and now he’ll share his secrets with you. In One Million Followers, Kane gives readers a gimmick-free step-by-step checklist that will teach you how to: Gain an authentic, dedicated, and diverse online following from scratch Create personal, unique, and valuable content that will engage your core audience Build a multi-media brand through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and LinkedIn Featuring in-depth interviews with celebrities, influencers, and marketing experts, One Million Followers is the ultimate guide to building your worldwide brand and unlocking all the benefits social media has to offer. It’s time to stop being a follower and start being a leader. Hook Point Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World, by out of the box thinker Brendan Kane, breaks down the most effective strategies to generate new opportunities, innovate and scale your business, and create a compelling brand — both online and off — so you can thrive in the new micro-attention world in which we live. ONE MILLION FOLLOWERS BOOK BRENDAN KANE IS AN OUTSIDE THE BOX THINKER WHO EMPOWERS BRANDS TO SCALE, EXPAND AND ACCELERATE THEIR BUSINESSES AND INFLUENCE.  https://brendanjkane.com/  This PPN Episode is sponsored by CEimpact & their podcast GameChangers, the first podcast infused with continuing education credits for pharmacists, listen here:  https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we talk about the reasons why work ethic works against us, the five P's of creating structure, and the value of imperfection. And you will learn what productivity really means, how leaders can be more vulnerable, and why it's so important to prioritize happiness. "When you allow other people to lift you up and to help you, you are really bringing them into your circle and making them feel more a part of your team and that's more powerful than anything else." - Tonya Dalton. Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/05  This episode is sponsored by: UltiGuard Safe Pack is the only pen needle product that comes with an all-in-one sharps container. Learn more about why UltiGuard Safe Pack is the best choice for your patients and your pharmacy. Learn more UltiGuard Safe Pack https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

APhA Past President Nancy Alvarez interviews pharmacist, Jake Nichols, whose 15-year narcotics habit cost him a high-profile career and led to criminal charges for writing fake prescriptions and diverting drugs.  Jake Nichols is the Principal, Clinical Strategy Officer at axialHealthcare Specialist in Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Q: What might parents and teachers expect to see regarding children’s mental health as they begin school this fall? A: Worry or anxiety during this period would be expected and is a normal response. Children’s adjustment to the new school format, whether it’s remote or hybrid, would vary a lot based on age and a child’s individual personality or temperament, as well as the family’s overall experience of the pandemic. Both the disease aspects of the pandemic and also the economic stressors—if a parent or caregiver has lost a job, if there has been income or residential instability—are all part of the child’s experience and will play a role in the child’s adjustment. Some children could be experiencing the pandemic as a traumatic event—for instance if they’ve lost a grandparent or a loved one to COVID complications. In younger kids, psychological distress might manifest as new or worsening behavioral problems, difficulty separating from parents or caregivers, or somatic symptoms such as aches and pains or changes in sleep or appetite. Older kids can also experience somatic symptoms, as well as fear, nervousness, stress, irritability, and hypervigilance. In the academic context, symptoms could include difficulty concentrating, difficulty with motivation, or school refusal. A recent study in the U.S. that surveyed parents suggests that about 27% of parents and roughly 14% of children are experiencing worsening mental health problems during the pandemic. Rates of distress were highest among families with young children, who may have lost access to child care, and among single-parent families. We also know that some communities or subgroups have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, including underresourced or minority communities, and children in these communities may be at higher risk for mental health concerns. Also, children with preexisting mental health concerns, children who have learning disabilities or any other challenges that have required individualized learning plans, and children with medical vulnerabilities may experience greater adjustment issues or mental health concerns at this time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine this: going to school for eight years, receiving a degree, and becoming a successful pharmacist. Sounds like the American dream, right? Well… that’s exactly what many of you did. Truthfully, at some point becoming a pharmacist had to be your dream, and most likely will be something that you really like for the rest of your life. But many of you might like to dabble in a side hustle and one of the most lucrative (long term) side hustles is real estate.  Investing in real estate can change your life and your lifestyle. With a little bit of patience and some research, it can deliver more of everything; more time, more control of in your life, and can even become a coaching business for other pharmacists interested in real estate.  Today's guest is Colin Carr. Colin Carr is the CEO of CARR.  CARR is the nation’s leading provider of commercial real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers. Every year, thousands of healthcare practices trust CARR to achieve the most favorable terms on their commercial real estate transactions. We handle both lease and purchase negotiations for providers of every specialty and size. Whether you are renewing a lease, purchasing commercial real estate, starting your very first practice or looking to open an ambulatory surgery center, CARR has the expertise you need to navigate the process with the best team on your side. Our expert representation includes market evaluation, site selection, purchase vs. lease comparison, lease analysis, negotiation strategy, timeline management, assembling your custom team and much more. We represent the interests of every type of healthcare specialty and truly understand the nuances and unique office space needs for your practice. We realize the value of your time and work diligently to protect it. We help you avoid the costly pitfalls and obstacles associated with the complexities of a commercial real estate transaction. We remove the burden from your shoulders while showing you what it’s like to work with a team of true professionals, delivering at the highest level for each client, every time. With our no conflict approach, you can rest assured that your interests are always first and protected. This podcast episode is sponsored by: UltiGuard Safe Pack UltiGuard Safe Pack is the only pen needle product that comes with an all-in-one sharps container. Learn more about why UltiGuard Safe Pack is the best choice for your patients and your pharmacy. Learn more UltiGuard Safe Pack https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Medications are only 10 percent of total US healthcare expenditure, yet remain a focus of healthcare costs. In this Gamechangers episode, Geoff Wall and guest, Jake Galdo, will discuss two articles evaluating generic utilization on Medicare costs. By giving up brands, can we lower costs? Additional Resource/Reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/article-abstract/2770174 and https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2697695 This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist  and claim your CE today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danielle Roberts shares key topics that can help you prevent one of the biggest areas of failure in business: finances. Her unmatched expertise in the Medicare industry has led to many guest appearances and speaking opportunities. Her mission is to help boomers transition into Medicare and to flourish in their retirement years. "No one in your business is going to work as hard on your business as you." - Danielle Roberts Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/04  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Monique Whitney and guests John Vinson, Executive VP, and CEO of APA, and Greg Reybold, General Counsel and VP of Public Policy for GPhA as they discuss the possibilities and ramifications of the upcoming Rutledge v PCMA case before the Supreme Court, and how a decision, either way, could affect state PBM reform laws nationwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join US!! https://cpha.com/event/dhx-virtual/  The 3-day experience will connect YOU with others unified in the mission to contribute to a healthier society.  Telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and precision medicine are rapidly transforming how health care is delivered and consumed. Join us as we explore opportunities to leverage digital health technologies and solutions to augment the care we provide today and shape the future of health. During the conference, you will hear from industry leaders, digital health innovators, and visionary futurists! We invite everyone across the healthcare ecosystem to join us as we collectively explore health, well-being, and medication optimization through digital health integration. The possibilities are limitless as converging technologies are rapidly catalyzing the movement from health care to health. DHX Virtual will be covered by Pharmacy Times and Pharmacy Podcast Network.  2019 on the First DHX Summit w/  Dr. Parisa Vatanka, PharmD, CTTS about the Digital Health Conference held by the California Pharmacist Association (CPhA).  https://omny.fm/shows/pharmacy-podcast-network/the-digital-health-conference-2019-ppn-episode-864  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time ever, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that may determine the future of pharmacy for years to come. In Rutledge v. PCMA, which originated in Arkansas, the Court has been asked to decide if states can regulate the controversial business practices of pharmacy benefit managers. Oral arguments will be heard Oct. 6 in this potentially landmark case. The American Pharmacists Association joined several other pharmacy organizations in filing an amicus brief, submitting arguments to support the state of Arkansas. Guests: Ilisa Bernstein, PharmD Senior VP for Pharmacy Practice and Government Affairs, APhA John Vinson, PharmD Chief Executive Officer, Arkansas Pharmacists Association For further information visit www.pharmacist.com/scotus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing For Open Enrollment Approximately 10,000 people a day turn 65 in the United States. That’s a huge opportunity to gain new patients not only during Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D, but throughout the entire year. Before we dive into year around marketing, let’s talk about the more pressing time of Open Enrollment. With it starting next week, be sure you are helping your patients find the best plan for them. Learn more here: https://www.grxmarketing.com/post/open-enrollment  Sponsored by UltiGuard Safe Pack The UltiGuard Safe Pack is the only pen needle product that comes with an all-in-one sharps container. Learn more about why UltiGuard Safe Pack is the best choice for your patients and your pharmacy. Learn more UltiGuard Safe Pack https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Digital health technology can be used in a variety of settings to increase adherence, engage patients, and measure outcomes. This includes within community, hospital, clinical, and retail pharmacies, where pharmacists fill and refill prescriptions, educate patients on medication side effects, review prescriptions for medication contraindications, provide vaccinations and other medical services, manage chronic conditions, and provide medication management services. Many providers, including pharmacists, are adopting digital health solutions to increase their ability to provide efficient and effective care to the patients they serve. In this interview, Dr. Timothy Aungst chats with Dr. Bob Pitasi about the potential opportunities digital health technologies present to the pharmacy profession, including remote enhanced chronic care management, integrated teleservice care, and digitally monitoring patient adherence. Finally, speakers discuss potential barriers to digital health adoption and utilization. Timothy Aungst, Pharm.D., is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at MCPHS University, in Worcester, Massachusettes. During his post-graduate training, he began writing for multiple companies about mHealth and digital health solutions, with a focus on mobile applications. Since then, Dr. Aungst has conducted research on digital health technologies for pharmacy and published multiple peer review journal articles on the topic. Robert Pitasi, Pharm.D., BCPP, MBA, is a Medical Science Liaison for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.Dr. Pitasi is a paid employee of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Learn more about the PsychU Community:  https://www.psychu.org/about/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antibiotics are a risk factor for Clostridium difficile infections. Combining a review of the 2017 Infectious Diseases Society of America and recent literature for prophylactic therapies, learn how to care for patients between a rock and a hard place. Additional Resource/Reference: https://learn.ceimpact.com/library/group/12/course/2313  This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s ‘Transforming a Nation’ Podcast episode 4 in the series, focuses on inexcusable Sexual Harassment in the Profession of Pharmacy with Brittany Bissell, PharmD is a Medical ICU Clinical Pharmacist and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky & Mojdeh Heavner PharmD is Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. The tweet from Dr. Rebecca Smith @RebeccaESmith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebeccaraesmith/status/1308161152988270592?s=20 References: Addressing Sexual and Gender Harassment in Pharmacy Education to Improve Provider Wellness and Patient Care https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7223926/ Frequency and severity of sexual harassment in pharmacy practice in Ohio https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10533349/ Sponsored by UltiGuard Safe Pack The UltiGuard Safe Pack is the only pen needle product that comes with an all-in-one sharps container. Learn more about why UltiGuard Safe Pack is the best choice for your patients and your pharmacy. Learn more UltiGuard Safe Pack https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Christina Madison, PharmD & Dr. Leslie Asanga, PharmD, MBA, MPH talk about the mission of delivering public health with advance technologies embracing mobile applications, pharmacist's oversight, and collaboration with physicians.  About Dr. Christina Madison, PharmD Dr. Madison is a past President of the Nevada Public Health Association who has been asked to share her clinical public health and infectious disease expertise with Local, State, and International Media outlets and NGO’s. She has an intimate knowledge of the impact public health messaging, policy, and legislation can have on communities. A trusted and valued health care professional with 13 years of experience in Public Health and 16 year’s experience as a pharmacy professional. She has received multiple awards and recognitions including recent recognition by Pharmacy Times’ as a “Pharmacy Hero” in May 2020 for her patient education and pharmacy advocacy during COVID19. She has also been recognized for her patient counseling skills and public health/vaccine advocacy and leadership including Silver Syringe Awards in 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2015, Public Health Leader of the Year 2014 from the Nevada Public Health Association, One to One Patient Counseling Award by Pharmacy Times in 2012 and 2014, and most recently being inducted as Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy for her sustained contributions to the organization and profession of pharmacy.  Dr. Madison is currently an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice with Roseman University of Health Sciences (RU).   She completed a pharmacy practice residency at the New Mexico VA Health Care System in 2005, she obtained board certification in ambulatory care pharmacist (BCACP) in 2011, has been credentialed with the Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVP) since 2013, and was elected Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (FCCP) in 2018. She maintains two active clinical practices with Huntridge Family Clinic, which focuses on the LGTBQ community and is one of the largest providers of HIV prevention and gender affirming care services in the State of Nevada as well as Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada (VMSN) where she offers immunization and communicable disease care. Dr. Madison actively participates in both state and national pharmacy and healthcare organizations to facilitate awareness of healthcare policy, education, and advocacy. She is the Founder and CEO of The Public Health Pharmacist, PLLC a public health consulting firm. Currently she is helping individuals and businesses navigate the COVID19 global pandemic, providing Public Health PR Plans for getting businesses back in action and prepared for the next hurdles. Advocating for change to improve the health and wellness of vulnerable populations and the underserved is her passion and mission.   https://www.thepublichealthpharmacist.com/about  About Leslie Asanga, PharmD, MBA, MPH  Dr. Asanga is an experienced pharmacist and recently graduated from Yale University with a Master of Public Health degree. While at Yale, he took courses in Public Health Entrepreneurship, Startup Founder Studies, and Sustainable Innovations in Healthcare at the Yale School of Management. He is the CEO and co-founder of UrPharm which won the Thorne Prize at Startup Yale 2020. He also holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Roseman University of Health Sciences and an MBA with more than five years of healthcare experience. He is an innovator and passionate about creating healthcare ventures that create impact in vulnerable communities. https://www.pills2me.com/#/team  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carrie Wilkerson talks about women in business, the qualities of a natural leader, and what leadership looks like -- as well as what it doesn't. "We all have some level of leadership. Whether we choose to pick it up or not is a different thing." - Carrie Wilkerson. Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/03  Sponsored by UltiGuard Safe Pack The UltiGuard Safe Pack is the only pen needle product that comes with an all-in-one sharps container. Learn more about why UltiGuard Safe Pack is the best choice for your patients and your pharmacy. Learn more UltiGuard Safe Pack https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacy owner Trent Moore with Sav-Mor Pharmacy in Neoga Illinois joins First Financial Bank's Pharmacy Division Loan Officer Mr. Bo Garmon for our 3rd part of the series on strategic planning, expansion, and lending.  Pharmacy ownership is a big step that commonly requires gathering large sums of money in the form of bank loans. It can be difficult for prospective pharmacy owners to secure commercial loans because most banks are asset-based lenders. One of an existing pharmacy’s biggest assets is the prescription files. Without understanding how pharmacies operate, commercial banks can place little value on these “blue sky” assets, despite their worth of potentially many hundreds of thousands of dollars. First Financial Bank (FFB) is a customer-oriented community bank headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas, and a national lender that specializes in industry-specific loans to pharmacists and veterinarians. Their pharmacy lending team includes current and past pharmacy owners with more than 75 years of combined pharmacy experience. Their expertise in working with independent pharmacies allows them to offer a range of flexible terms tailored to the unique situation of pharmacy ownership.  Schedule a time to plan your pharmacy expansion:  https://www.ffb1.com/loans/pharmacy-loans/our-pharmacy-lenders.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our second episode covering the opioid crisis, Stephanie McGrath, PharmD Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network talks with pharmacist Alex Lavella, PharmD from Hilltop Pharmacy, a Flip the Pharmacy site.  Alex shares details about their opioid crisis patient services and the impact they are having on their underserved community.    Alex inspires us to be more than “just the pharmacist behind the counter” to take a stand in the fight against opioid misuse and abuse.   https://www.hilltoppharmacyrx.com/ www.flipthepharmacy.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Environment could be more important than Your DNA to Your Health Ted Smith PhD., is an associate professor of environmental medicine and deputy director of the Envirome Institute at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Smith is also the director of the Envirome Institute's Center for Healthy Air, Water and Soil. Theodore R. Smith, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology The human envirome is made up of all the environmental conditions that affect us. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to a person’s wellbeing and disease risk. Until now, the environmental effects on health has not been studied. There is no framework to understand our environment as a whole (the envirome) or the interactions between the natural, social, and personal domains. To understand how the environment increases or decreases risk for developing heart disease we must understand the impact the envirome and its specific domains have on health.Read the entire manuscript here. The envirome is made up of everything around us. Natural Environment: everything that is not man-made like the weather, mountains and rivers, and plants and animals. Social Environment: how we organize ourselves into a society and build cities. Personal Environment: the lives we to build for ourselves, where we live, what we eat, and whether we chose to exercise or smoke. The Envirome is made up of three inter-related types of environment – the natural, social, and personal domains of the external environment. Our characteristics come from interactions between our genes and our environments- both our envirome now and past enviromes that shaped our ancestors. The envirome shapes everything about a person, from their mental and physical development to disease risk and life span. Natural Environment The Natural environment includes cycles of night and day, rhythms of the seasons, altitude, latitude, and variations in exposure to sunshine and greenspaces profoundly affect human health and well-being. Social Environment The influence of the natural environment features is deeply transformed by urbanization through the social environment. The social environment includes the built environment, agricultural and industrial activities and pollution as well as culture, economic activities, and social networks. Through exposure to traffic, pollution, and occupational hazards, urbanization limits human health and creates disease risk. Moreover, large social networks cause disease inequities and health disparities by influencing access to healthcare, social cohesion, and socioeconomic status.  Personal Environment Within the social environment, individuals create personal environments through individual lifestyle choices that improve their status or provide protection from threatening natural and social influences. Every personal environment is different, characterized by income, education, and lifestyle choices relating to nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and the use of recreational drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.  Why it Matters The interactions between genetic and environmental factors enable human development and contribute to a person's wellbeing and disease risk. But, until now, how the environmental effects health has received little attention. Evaluation of environmental determinants of disease is limited by the lack of comprehensive omics approaches for integrating multiple environmental exposures. Hence, to understand the effects of the environment as a whole (envirome), it is important to delineate specific domains of the environment and to decipher the relationships between these domains, and how they individually and collectively affect human health. We are guided by a hierarchical model of the structure of the human envirome; defined by 3 consecutively nested domains, consisting of natural, social, and personal environments. Extensive evidence suggests that features of the natural environment such as sunlight, altitude, diurnal rhythms, vegetation, and biodiversity affect cardiovascular health. However, the effects of the natural environment are moderated by the social environment comprised of built environments, agricultural and industrial activities, pollutants and contaminants, as well as culture, economic activities, and social networks that affect health by influencing access to healthcare, social cohesion, and socioeconomic status. From resources available within society, individuals create personal environments, characterized by private income, wealth and education, and populated by behavioral and lifestyle choices relating to nutrition, physical activity, sleep, the use of recreational drugs, and smoking. An understanding of the interactions between different domains of the envirome and their integrated effects on cardiovascular health could lead to the development of new prevention strategies and deeper insights into etiologic processes that contribute to cardiovascular disease risk and susceptibility. Background and Context A conducive environment is essential for human health and well-being. It enables and orchestrates human development and it exerts a profound influence on human fitness and disease risk. But the human environment is complex; it includes not only the physical elements of geography and ecology, but also large social networks fashioned by unique combinations of history and culture. These components of the environment conform to a discernable structure that links discrete elements of the environment together. These features and the structure of environmental elements exert their influence on humans via their many interactive domains. Of these, nature is the most primordial domain of the human environment. Ecological features such as the cycles of night and day, the rhythms of the seasons, the gradations in altitude and latitude, and the variations in exposure to sunshine and greenspaces profoundly affect human health and well-being. In advanced human societies, the influence of these natural features is deeply transformed by urbanization. With its attendant exposures to traffic, pollution, and occupational hazards, urbanization limits human health and imposes disease risk. Moreover, by imparting variable socioeconomic status and by creating large social networks, these societies generate disease inequities and health disparities. Within these social networks; however, humans create unique personal environments populated by individual lifestyle choices to shield themselves from adverse social and natural influences or to enhance their positive impact. Hence, to understand, assess, and ameliorate the effects of the environment on health, it is critical not only to evaluate the impact of natural, social and personal domains of the environment, but to assess how these domains interact with each other and how they individually and collectively bear upon human health. Such integrative effects of the environment have not been evaluated before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The TAILOR-PCI Trial evaluates the outcomes between genotype-guided P2Y12 inhibitor selection versus conventional prescribing on ischemic outcomes. Listen to Geoff Wall and guest, Jake Galdo, discuss the role of pharmacogenomics in patient care. Additional Resource/Reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2769725  This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our 2nd part of the "Pharmacists focused on Mental Health" podcast series featured David Dent, Doctorate of Pharmacy Candidate at Virginia Commonwealth University class of 2022. David is a fellow podcaster and we encourage you to take a listen to his show:  OVERxDOSE: A Pharmacy Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overxdose-a-pharmacy-podcast/id1447073305  Part One:  Pharmacists Focused on Mental Health | Monica Krishnan PharmD  https://omny.fm/shows/pharmacy-podcast-network/pharmacists-focused-on-mental-health-monica-krishn  David writes: Exploring anything and everything Pharmacy and drugs from the perspective of a slightly sarcastic, extremely professional, and, hopefully, witty third year Pharmacy student (P3). I'll be diving into harder to discuss topics that will hopefully bring insight into the unknown world of Pharmacy. I take an interdisciplinary approach to all healthcare topics and professions through candid interviews with students, practicing professionals, and discussing new innovations in healthcare I get exposed to as I continue to earn my Pharm. D.. All while hopefully making you laugh a little and learn something along the way. My goal for this podcast is to help promote the profession as a whole, and help all people and healthcare professionals stay #AWARxE🥼of the many important roles Pharmacists play in healthcare. Furthermore, I hope to make this podcast something future pharmacists, patients, and friends of mine will enjoy and benefit from. Maybe even inspire others wanting to move into a career in the medical field to consider pursuing an exciting, and totally not boring, career in Pharmacy.  Follow David Dent on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@overx.dose?lang=en  Follow David on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/overx.dose/?hl=ur  Introduction from: CBS News from September 4, 2020 Concern grows over impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children's mental health  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Anne Arvizu's first guest on The Corepreneur Podcast is none other than Ali Brown, one of the world's most recognized business coaches for women entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Ali is also a renowned leadership speaker and founder of The Trust. Ali Brown discusses her journey as an entrepreneur, how to protect your intellectual property, and how to bring spirituality into the workplace. “Not too long ago we were still property, and now here we are claiming our ideas as property.”  – Ali Brown. Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/02  Sponsored by UltiGuard Safe Pack The UltiGuard Safe Pack is the only pen needle product that comes with an all-in-one sharps container. Learn more about why UltiGuard Safe Pack is the best choice for your patients and your pharmacy. Learn more UltiGuard Safe Pack https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacies in Pennsylvania and across the country are transforming their care delivery model and documenting the care provided to patients to express their value to payers.  This transformation is setting them up to sustain and thrive in a new era of healthcare with value-based payment models.  In this episode of Beyond the Sig, we talk to one pharmacist who started his pharmacy with this care delivery model in mind and is expressing his value to a payer often forgotten in health care – the patient.  Kyle McCormick, PharmDis the owner of Blueberry Pharmacy in Westview, Pennsylvania, a different kind of pharmacy that sets itself apart from the rest by providing access to low-cost medications without the need for insurance.  With optional membership programs available to fit patients’ needs, the savings people see on their medications are substantial.  Kyle offers his insight on how pharmacists can provide care and value directly to patients. www.blueberrypharmacy.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Amarquaye, PharmD is a Clinical Pharmacist at Brandon Regional Hospital returns to the Pharmacy Podcast Nation to share his knowledge on the sickle cell disease state.  Via Sickle Cell 101 Sickle cell is a blood disorder passed down from parents to children. It is characterized by sickle or crescent-shaped red blood cells that are unable to carry oxygen sufficiently through the body, causing a range of complications. Sickle cell is caused by certain changes in the DNA code or a mutation. All people with sickle cell disease inherited a specific mutation that changes the way some of their blood cells function. Normally, red blood cells are round and flexible and can travel easily through blood vessels; however, in people with sickle cell disease, their red blood cells transform into brittle, sticky and crescent (or sickle) shaped cells called sickle cells. Due to their shape and consistency, sickle cells become unable to move freely through small blood vessels, which can block or slow down blood flow to all of the tissues beyond that point, this is called vaso-occlusion, or a vaso-occlusive pain crisis. Your blood flows all throughout the body, therefore any organ (like the kidneys) or tissue (like muscles) could be affected.  This loss of blood flow causes a shortage of oxygen to the affected body parts and organs. When the oxygen level is too low, injuries and even cell death occurs. This complication causes damage that builds up as time goes on. In addition to the loss of blood flow, sickle cells break down very easily and rapidly (called hemolysis) in the bloodstream, causing a shortage of blood cells, or anemia, and releasing content that can be toxic in high levels.  All of these events inside the body can cause extreme pain, damage to organs and several other complications that contribute to the negative impact of sickle cell disease. RESOURCES by Pharmacists on SICKLE CELL: READ TLDR Pharmacy Blog The Pharmacist's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease https://www.tldrpharmacy.com/content/the-pharmacists-guide-to-sickle-cell-disease  William Amarquaye, PharmD  Clinical Pharmacist at Brandon Regional Hospital Ghanaboy. PharmD Twitter: https://twitter.com/GhanaboyPharmd  https://www.youtube.com/c/GhanaboyPharmD/videos  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest: Mona Ghattas Duran Central Pharmacy Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104 www.durancentralpharmacy.com I have been to your pharmacy twice and am intrigued by the physical layout of your pharmacy.  Tell us just a bit about where your pharmacy is and how your unique physical location provides both opportunities and challenges. So your pharmacy is attractive and the staff are all friendly.  Tell me, how does that happen?  How do you keep the staff motivated and the pharmacy looking so nice? So, we all know third party reimbursement is bad and getting worse.  What kinds of things are you doing to fend off the negative effects of that? As you mentioned some of your management techniques and professional services, I am reminded you are an active and fully engaged member of IPC – The Independent Pharmacy Cooperative, the New Mexico Pharmacist Associations – and active in other groups. Anything special you’d like to share with our listeners about how being active in pharmacy, business and other groups helps you provide more profitable clinical services?  (feel free to throw in a comment on WSPC as well) One of the things I have told pharmacy owners for 40 years is that to be successful you not only need to take good care of customers but you also need to get out of the pharmacy.  Do you have a comment on that philosophy?    You’ve done some interesting thing with flu shots – share a story or two about where you go and how those clinics came about. You have something like 60 employees, that is a good size operation. And, that means providing health insurance is a challenge.  But you told me about an insight you had about doctors and their problems with insurance that I think would be helpful for pharmacist to understand.  Doctors hate insurance too.  How has learning that helped you work better with prescribers in your area. I remember you showing me some spread sheets and sharing how you meld reports from your pharmacy system with your POS. Tell me more about how/why take the time to look at both front end sales and pharmacy sales in that manner So, time is about up – take a minute and share something you think other pharmacists could do better that would improve their practice – any advice for our listeners?  Bruce Kneeland, while not a pharmacist, has been in the industry for more than 40 years.  On the Pharmacy Crossroads series, Kneeland talks with amazing owners and gets them to share examples of management practices, marketing programs or clinical services they provide that can help other owners improve their practice as well.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New guidelines from American College of Physicians suggest that first-line treatment of non-low back musculoskeletal injuries are topical therapies. Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like diclofenac, are available as over-the-counter products in the US. Learn about the preferred route of care when treating pain. Additional Resource/Reference: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M19-3602  This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices