Public Health Matters

The Pharmacy Times® Pharmacy Focus podcast provides the latest industry news and information, thought-leader insights, clinical updates, patient counseling tools, and innovative solutions for the everyday practice and business of pharmacy.

Public health and pharmacy work hand-in-hand when it comes down to the ever changing roles for pharmacists and improving expanded scope of practice.

Dr. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir is dedicated to magnifying and rectifying health inequities in minoritized communities, which is why health equity is so important to her in healthcare.

Abrons’ work with global underserved care extends to multiple countries; however, her primary work centers around partnerships in Dominica, collaborating with a local eco-based, social entrepreneur, the Ministry of Health, and a private pharmacy.

There is a need to stop health disparities in our public health communities, especially in the LGBTQ+ space.

There have been many changes made in the LGBTQ+ community for the better, but there is still work to do be done, especially as a health care professional.

Trauma informed care has had an impact on the public health spectrum for years, especially with what has happened on a global front.

There are many changes that need to be made on multiple levels of healthcare to combat health disparities and equity.

Pharmacists need to focus on taking care of themselves while they continue to take care of others in even bigger ways post-COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. Health System can be difficult to navigate and creates barriers, which is why speaking up as health care professionals is extremely important.

VaxiTaxi is aimed to deliver immunity to the community, whether it is a high risk patient, busy family, or a needle shy/needlephobic.

Services such as managing/updating patient programs and working with non-profits can go a long way in healthcare education for patients.

Confidential care is a topic that is not discussed as frequently in healthcare, although it is extremely important for adolescents and different vulnerable communities.

Having a platform like Neil in a university to combat equity, diversity, and other measures in the public health space is a unique benefit as a pharmacist.

The specialty pharmacy space can tie into public health populations through many different initiatives.

Staying informed through the right sources and being mindful of antibiotic usage can help health care providers and patients be more prepared for future pandemics.

Strengthening partnerships with healthcare professionals and driving awareness on the clinical benefits of dermatological skincare is the key to success in the public health space.

Katrina Skinner is the president of the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Jaclyn Boyle is assistant dean for Student Success and associate professor of Pharmacy Practice at Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Alex Barker founded The Happy PharmD to provide career coaching and career development classes, and since 2017, the company has helped over 1,500 pharmacists.

This week's episode features Tom Frieden, MPH, MD, who discusses his background and influence on public health and national policy.

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.

Kathy Pham, PharmD, BCPPS, senior director of Policy and Professional Affairs at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), discusses her experience at ACCP and why advocacy is important to health care and the profession of pharmacy.

Bruce Berger, PhD, president of Berger Consulting LLC, discusses how pharmacists should best use motivational interviewing for patients.