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Former clinical pharmacist Zain Syed shares insights on transitioning to digital health. Topics include career-accelerating tips, leveraging LinkedIn for networking, and communicating pharmacist skills in the health tech industry.

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Sports Pharmacy Podcast, where we explore the intricate world of sports pharmacy and rheumatology, diving deep into the tremendous advancements shaping these fields. In this episode, our guest speaker is the accomplished rheumatologist, Dr. Scott Zashin, who shares his perspective on the impact of Low Dose Naltrexone and pioneers the shift towards individualized and result-driven care strategies not defined by insurance constraints. The exploration of personalized patient care in tandem with shifting regulations unfolds a tale of innovation and adaptability on both ends of the healthcare spectrum. Additionally, the discussion touches upon the influential role of pharmacology in improving patient care and facilitating groundbreaking clinical research. Hear it from our beloved Dr. H, a pharmacist, who advocates for more direct involvement of pharmacists in patient care and emphasizes the value of compounding in addressing unique patient requirements not met by standard prescriptions. With this evolution, we're foreseeing a promising future free from traditional confines, enriched by significant scientific breakthroughs and driven towards delivering customized, potent patient care.

Although I’m recovering from a cold as I record this, I cannot be more excited to introduce you to my next guest on the Holistic Pharmacist Podcast, who truly embodies a holistic approach to health and wellness. I believe we truly captured her beautiful essence as well as that of her beautiful botanical brand. Shameless plug: check out her products for Mother’s day this weekend (and I’ve also sent an email about my products and a partner brand if you’re looking for herbal teas and alcohol-free tinctures. And if you’re not on my email list - head to my website to sign up or shoot me an email to marina@rawfork.com). So back to today’s episode. Eziaku Ogbonna, PharmD , MBA, BCPS, PMP, “Dr. O.G” (she/her) is a Nigerian-American Clinical Pharmacist, Project Management Professional and Herbalist with a passion for an integrative approach to health and wellness. Growing up in Nigeria, she would see her grandmother using herbs as part of her holistic healing process. This memory sparked her interest and curiosity for integrative health. After moving to the United States at age 7, she majored in Chemistry at Morgan State University and went on to attain her doctor of pharmacy degree at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. She has 11+ years of experience in the healthcare field and is also a board-certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, with emphasis on direct patient care, medication therapy management and optimization. When Dr. OG is not at the hospital fighting bugs with drugs, she’s working in her small business, Ayoni Wellness (Ayoniwellness.com), where she handcrafts botanical skin & body care products with the help of plant allies. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with family, writing and traveling off the beaten path. Connect with Dr. O.G via: Email: drog@ayoniwellness.com  Website: ayoniwellness.com FB: Ayoni Wellness  IG:@ayoniwellness & theplantpharma

We're thrilled to present Part III of our Pharmaceutical Industry Series, an insightful and inspiring new episode. This time, we delve into the realities, challenges, and gratifications of maintaining a harmonious balance between parenthood and a career in pharmacy.  Gina shares her personal journey into motherhood, highlighting her aspirations, and the unexpected challenges that shaped her career trajectory. Facing health issues during pregnancies led to rethinking her career goals, causing a shift in priorities and perspectives. Navigating the complexities of parenthood, Gina articulates the difficulties encountered—exhaustion, identity crises, and the struggle to advance professionally post-pregnancy. She sheds light on her experiences balancing work responsibilities while nurturing her newborns. We delve into the unique challenges of parenting, emphasising the significance of a robust support system and the practice of "ruthless prioritization" to maintain balance amidst the demands of career and family life. Reflecting on work-life balance, Gina shares insights into defining success by delivering commitments at work while ensuring dedicated time for her children and personal well-being. Wrapping up, we affirm that pharmacists can excel in their careers while embracing parenthood.Tune in for an illuminating dialogue on achieving harmony between professional aspirations and the joys of motherhood, paving the way for a resilient and fulfilling journey as a pharmacist parent.  SIGN UP to my NEWSLETTER below so you’ll be the first to know when new episodes are being released. You’ll also receive regular inspiration, tips, tools, and free content. https://pharmacistdiaries.ck.page/newsletter PARTNERSHIPS: The Naked Pharmacy is offering my podcast listeners a 20% discount on all their products. Use discount code PD20 at checkout to receive the offer. https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/ Healf is offering my podcast listeners a 10% discount on all their products. Use the following link to purchase products and the discount code will be applied at checkout. https://healf.com/?snowball=ANISHA11032 FREE PDF GUIDE: 5 Steps to Streamline Your Week and Add 5 Extra Hours to Your Schedule! Inside these digital pages, you'll discover a carefully crafted strategy designed to bring order to the chaos, providing you with the keys to unlock additional time in your week. As we step into a new year, it's the perfect moment to redefine how you approach your days, allowing you to reclaim precious hours for what truly matters. Let's make 2024 the year of transformation and unparalleled efficiency! Don’t miss out on all this FREE content friends. Here’s the link to⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://pharmacistdiaries.ck.page/news CONNECT WITH GINA: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginabariah⁠ PharmAffinity Website: ⁠https://www.pharmaffinity.co.uk/⁠  PharmAffinity Forum: ⁠https://forum.pharmaffinity.co.uk/⁠  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ginabariah⁠    CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.pharmacistdiaries.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pharmacistdiariesuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmacistdiariesuk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisha-patel-a95b9562/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/PharmDiariesUK Email: info@pharmacistdiaries.com FILMED AND EDITED BY: Sunjay Vyas: ⁠⁠https://www.sunjav.uk/⁠⁠ Follow me on⁠⁠ My Website⁠⁠,⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠,⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠,⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠,⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠, and/or⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you can be notified when a new episode is released or leave a review on apple podcasts. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk to or if you’d like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via social media, or email at info@pharmacistdiaries.com.

Adam Robinson, of Saverite drugs in Kentucky was not happy and his staff wasn't either.  So he changed his management style and his pharmacies workflow.  It made a big difference and in this episode he tells us how he did it.  Now he is having other pharmacy owners visit his pharmacy and learning how to emulate his process and speaking at pharmacy conferences.  If you are looking for ways to improve then you'll want to hear what Adam has to say.

Maryann Walsh is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Diabetes Educator and owner of Walsh Nutrition Consulting based in Palm Beach, Florida. During this episode, Maryann discusses her fertility journey using a sperm donor and how she became a "Single Mother By Choice."   Website: https://www.maryannwalshrd.com/  IG:  @maryannwalshrd    https://www.singlemothersbychoice.org New boost

In this heartwarming episode of "This Week in Pharmacy", we pay tribute to the remarkable legacy of Dr. Amtus ‘Sami’ Shafiq, a visionary in the pharmacy world whose influence continues to echo through the halls of healthcare. Dr. Shafiq's daughter, Zubila Shafiq, joins us to share personal insights and celebrate her mother's posthumous recognition as one of the "50 Most Influential Pharmacy Awards in 2023." Zubila's reflections on her mother's dedication to healthcare excellence, HIV care, Medical Science Liaison, and her pioneering spirit provide an intimate look into the life of a leader who left an indelible mark on the pharmacy profession. Lauren Kopsick and Stacey Follman, leaders of The Healthcare Navigation Project, articulate their mission through passion and clarity. They delve into how the project aims to demystify the complexities of the healthcare system, providing the tools, education, and support necessary for individuals to make informed health decisions and access the care they need. Their goal? To empower individuals to take control of their healthcare journey, improving outcomes and fostering a more inclusive health community. This episode not only honors a legendary figure in the pharmacy sector but also spotlights the critical work being done to enhance healthcare accessibility and literacy. Join us as we celebrate Dr. Sami Shafiq's enduring legacy and explore how the Healthcare Navigation Project is paving the way for a future where everyone has the knowledge and support to navigate the healthcare landscape. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Sami Shafiq's memorial website: https://everloved.com/life-of/amtus-shafiq/  Charity campaign: https://www.daffy.org/campaigns/celebrating-dr-sami-shafiq-s-heavenly-birthday  Pharmacy Scholarship: https://bold.org/scholarships/dr-sami-shafiq-barker-memorial-scholarship/      Dr. Zubila Shafiq's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zubila-shafiq/  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/rxtotravel  Khatta Meetha Podcast:  Khatta Meetha - The Podcast. Sweet and Salty: Finance, Health, Culture, & Beyond. A fresh perspective on navigating today’s complexities with heart, humor, wit, wisdom, and relatable experiences. | khattameethapodcast _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Learn more about The Healthcare Navigation Project here: https://thehealthcarenavigationproject.org/ The Healthcare Navigation Project is a 501c3 ©2022-2024 and method for health equity through grassroots healthcare education as an intervention. A holistic health literacy and interdisciplinary life skills program for anyone ages 15-115.  Everyone should have the ability to self-advocate their own mental and physical health and care, not just some.    All programming is customized to the participants and scales through a Train the Trainer program.

I hope everyone’s been enjoying recent holidays and the weather. It’s finally feeling like spring here in NY! Today I am so excited to talk with my guest about becoming our own advocates in healthcare, and in what we are prescribed as part of that journey. We will be talking about pharmacogenomics as the tool that will help us usher in the future where safety comes first. Today’s guest, Mark A. Smith began his career as a Special Agent with the FBI working on organized and white-collar crime. Followed by a Human Resources path from Pfizer, to PepsiCo, and ending as CHRO with Blockbuster Entertainment. Following an acquisition Mark returned to Western New York where he became actively involved in Children’s Behavioral Health at both the state and national level.  Mark’s passion is focused on the clinical and economic value of Pharmacogenomics (PGx), and has placed him in the center of the national drive to “Standard of Care” for PGx. His network in autism, genetics, rare conditions, healthcare systems and payers positions him as an influential individual in the “fixing” of the American healthcare system. Connect with Mark via: Email: mark.smith@avalonbhs.com  Website: avalonpgx.com, ismyrxsafe.com  YT: @IsMyRxSAFE333  Linked In: Mark Smith

The "Pain Guy" Dr. Mark Garofoli PharmD sits down with Stephen Beckman, CEO of YARAL Pharma to discuss some ways pharmacists can assist patients in effectively managing chronic pain.   YARAL Pharma, Inc., is the U.S. generics subsidiary of IBSA, a long-standing, fully integrated, multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland. Yaral is committed to providing high-quality products across a range of therapeutic areas, ensuring continuity of supply, and offering affordable authorized generics and complex generic medicines. In this episode, we focus on topical patches and the important role they play in prescription, non-opioid acute pain management.

In this episode of FrameworkFocus, we delve into the world of organizational involvement and leadership in pharmacy with Tim Fensky, Associate Director of Advanced Wellness Pharmacy. Tim shares insights from his career journey, emphasizing the importance of pharmacist engagement with professional and regulatory bodies such as State Boards, NABP, and NCPDP. Through compelling stories and lessons learned, Tim highlights the impact of organizational involvement on personal and professional growth. He offers practical advice on how listeners can get involved and make a difference in the field of pharmacy. Join us for an enlightening conversation on why organizational engagement matters and how it shapes the future of pharmacy practice.