The Beat HLTH Executive Series: The Role of Community Pharmacists in Chronic Disease Prevention, Nutrition, and Trust with Colleen Lindholz
Dec 23, 2024
10:09
About Colleen Lindholz:
Colleen Lindholz is a visionary leader and advocate for integrating innovative healthcare approaches with a community-first mindset. With a career spanning decades in healthcare, Colleen champions initiatives such as "Food as Medicine" to address chronic disease prevention and improve population health. She brings a wealth of experience in pharmacy innovation and community outreach, bridging the gap between healthcare access and everyday well-being. As a passionate advocate, Colleen focuses on leveraging the trusted relationship between pharmacists and patients to drive impactful change.
Things You’ll Learn:
- The concept of "Food as Medicine" plays a vital role in preventing chronic diseases.
- Pharmacists hold a unique position to significantly improve community health outcomes.
- Building healthcare systems rooted in accessibility and trust is essential for better patient care.
- Fostering collaboration between community health initiatives and healthcare providers enhances health outcomes.
- Addressing social determinants of health leads to meaningful and impactful change, as demonstrated by real-world examples.
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