Podcasts about professional affairs

On this episode of IPA's What, Why & How podcast, IPA's Vice President of Professional Affairs, Brian Wall, sits down with Iowa Board of Pharmacy Chair Erik Maki and Vice Chair Connie Connolly to discuss public service, meaningful engagement in the regulatory process, and key takeaways from the Board's July meeting. Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of how the Board, state lawmakers, IPA, and pharmacy professionals each contribute to advancing safe and effective pharmacy practice in Iowa. Erik Maki, PharmD, BCPS, serves as Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and as a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Drake University. Erik grew up in Iowa City, where he also received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree and met his wife, Jenifer. After completing residency at Texas Tech University, Erik came to Drake to work with wonderful people who shared a commitment to student success through teaching excellence, cultivation of meaningful personal relationships, and mentoring. Erik has held a variety of departmental, college, and university leadership roles, including services as the Chair of the University IRB and an elected representative on the faculty senate. Prior to serving as Dean, Erik was the Chair of the Pharmacy Practice Department. He is currently serving his second term on the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Connie Connolly, BS Pharm, BCACP, attended pharmacy school at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. She has practiced at Osterhaus Pharmacy in Maquoketa, IA, for over twenty years and has precepted student pharmacists at Drake University and the University of Iowa for even longer. Connie served as President of the Iowa Pharmacy Association from 2019-2020 and currently serves on the IPA Foundation Board of Directors. She is serving her second term on the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. More Information: Iowa Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Signup Iowa Board of Pharmacy Meeting Schedule, Agendas & Minutes Contact the Iowa Board of Pharmacy: ibp@dial.iowa.org “I'm Just a Bill” – Schoolhouse Rock Iowa Pharmacy Law & Information Resource Center (LIRC) Connect with us on LinkedIn: Erik Maki Connie Connolly Brian Wall Iowa Pharmacy Association

Private label opportunities are broad in consumer product goods space. Yet, the use of them in healthcare and eyecare isn't as prevalent. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Palombi, Director of Professional Affairs at CooperVision. Key Takeaways: Customer brand/ private label now represents high quality and most importantly a relationship and experience between a consumer and the company they choose to do business with. Purchase desire doesn't just come down to price but quality, value, and convenience. Success with private label depends on a number of factors. Two important factors are the recommendation of the doctor and practice - standing behind the quality of the product and the experience. The second is the experience the customer/ patient has with the product itself which also underscores the quality. Independent of private label, we really should look at contact lens patients not just in the simple wins now but the long term value of those patients. We should still prioritize annual sales and also need to meet the needs of our patients if they want the freedom and flexibility to purchase in a subscription style model. Purchasing directly from you is more convenient than purchasing elsewhere or even online. We have to win the trust game on value and price in the process. Stay tuned to our next episode to learn what Jennifer is reading.  Practice Advantage Reading List **Don't miss out on an extra $15 rebate for all commercial VSP Eye Exams now thru the END of 2027! Visit www.pecaaexamrebate.com now!**  

Send us Fan MailWhen a teenager expresses suicidal thoughts to an AI chatbot, what happens next?In this clip from our episode “Who Sets the Rules for AI in Medicine?”, hosts David E. Williams and John Driscoll and Dr. John Whyte, CEO of the American Medical Association, break down why minors need stronger protections from AI chatbots than adults do, and why the line between a wellness app and a medical device matters more than the industry wants to admit.Listen to the full episode here

International travel exposes patients to a range of infectious disease risks, making pre-travel planning and vaccination an important part of patient care. This course reviews recent travel health updates, including vaccine recommendations, emerging safety considerations, and prevention strategies for common travel-related illnesses. You will be better prepared to provide evidence-based recommendations, assess patient risk, and counsel travelers on vaccines and preventive measures before international travel. HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpactGUESTLana Saad Sherr, PharmDAssistant Dean for Professional Affairs,University of Maryland Eastern Shore Pharmacists, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE!CPE is available to Health Mart franchise members onlyTo learn more about Health Mart, click here: https://join.healthmart.com/PRACTICE RESOURCEReceive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by enrolling in the course. Click here to enroll!CPE INFORMATION Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1.Describe key vaccine recommendations and safety considerations for patients traveling internationally.2. Describe prevention strategies for common travel-related infectious diseases, including mosquito-borne illnesses.Rachel Maynard and Lana Sherr have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-251-H01-P Initial release date: 7/13/2026Expiration date: 7/13/2027Additional CPE details can be found here.

International travel exposes patients to a range of infectious disease risks, making pre-travel planning and vaccination an important part of patient care. This course reviews recent travel health updates, including vaccine recommendations, emerging safety considerations, and prevention strategies for common travel-related illnesses. You will be better prepared to provide evidence-based recommendations, assess patient risk, and counsel travelers on vaccines and preventive measures before international travel.HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpactGUESTLana Saad Sherr, PharmDAssistant Dean for Professional Affairs,University of Maryland Eastern ShoreGET CE FOR LISTENING!Stay Compliant. Grow Clinically. Practice with Confidence. Pharmacist CE Subscription: All your CE in one convenient subscription.All episodes, CE, and Practice Resources for the GameChangers Clinical Update is included with your Pharmacist CE Subscription. But wait…there's even more!The Pharmacist CE Subscription includes: -  Compliance and licensure CE -  GameChangers Clinical Updates-  Practical continuing education across patient care topics *The subscription does not include microcredentials or certificates, which are available separately for pharmacists seeking specialized service training. Purchase Now!PRACTICE RESOURCEReceive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by purchasing the Pharmacist CE Subscription. CPE REDEMPTIONThis course is accredited for continuing pharmacy education! Click the link below that applies to you to take the exam and evaluation to claim credit:If you are already enrolled in this course, click here to redeem your credit. To purchase the Pharmacist CE Subscription and claim your CPE credit, click here or to purchase this course individually, click here.  CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1.Describe key vaccine recommendations and safety considerations for patients traveling internationally.2. Describe prevention strategies for common travel-related infectious diseases, including mosquito-borne illnesses.Rachel Maynard and Lana Sherr have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-251-H01-P Initial release date: 7/13/2026Expiration date: 7/13/2027Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

Send us Fan MailEighty-one percent of physicians are already using AI in practice, more than double the rate from just three years ago. The tools are moving faster than the rules, and nobody has agreed on who gets to write them.Dr. John Whyte, CEO of the American Medical Association, joins hosts David E. Williams and John Driscoll to discuss why the medical community needs to lead the conversation on AI guardrails rather than wait for Washington to catch up, and why the most urgent regulatory question right now involves AI chatbots in mental health, where one in six American adults are already using them with no meaningful oversight in place.

On this episode of IPA's What, Why & How podcast, IPA's Vice President of Professional Affairs, Brian Wall, welcomes Anne Schlepphorst and Craig Ford to share insights from the May 5-6, 2026, Iowa Board of Pharmacy meeting, as well as advice for those interested in association or regulatory leadership roles. Anne Schlepphorst serves as the Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy and Monitoring Bureau Chief. Prior to this role, Anne spent 6 years with the boards, most recently serving as Chief Investigator for the Iowa Boards of Pharmacy and Medicine. Craig Ford, PharmD, serves as MercyOne's Regional Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy, overseeing 25 pharmacies across the state, including retail, long-term care, and infusion pharmacies. He previously spent 17 years with Walgreens. Craig is an active IPA member, serving as an IPA Delegate and on IPA's Policy Committee on Professional Affairs. He was appointed by Governor Reynolds to serve his first term as a pharmacist member of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, beginning May 1, 2026. More Information: May Meeting Agenda Sign Up for GovDelivery Updates Contact the Iowa Board of Pharmacy: ibp@dial.iowa.org 2025 Iowa Prescription Monitoring Program Annual Report Connect with us on LinkedIn: Anne Schlepphorst Craig Ford Brian Wall Iowa Pharmacy Association

On this episode of IPA's What, Why & How podcast, IPA's Vice President of Professional Affairs, Brian Wall, welcomes Jasmina Bjegovic, PharmD, and Andrew Funk, PharmD, from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) to discuss the transition from the Iowa MPJE to the Uniform MPJE. Tune in to learn what stayed the same, what has changed, and how learners can best prepare for this new law exam format. Jasmina Bjegovic serves as the Chief Officer of Examination Services at NABP, overseeing all NABP exams, including the high-stakes NAPLEX and Uniform MPJE. Prior to NABP, Jasmina practiced as a clinical pharmacist at Walgreens for over 20 years. Andrew Funk serves as the Director of Member Relations and Government Affairs at NABP. In this role, he assists NABP's member boards in providing necessary resources to further their mission of protecting public health. Previously, Andrew served as the Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. More information: Uniform MPJE (UMPJE) 101 Background on UMPJE Development 2026 UMPJE Content Outline Supplemental State FAQ IPA NAPLEX-UMPJE Review Course Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jasmina Bjegovic Andrew Funk Brian Wall Iowa Pharmacy Association

Send us a textIn this podcast we will pick his brain to talk with us about the Business Model of Myopia Management. He will walk us through the business models he heard of. Here we can learn the biggest roadblock oh how he incorporates myopia management to a busy primary care practice. As we all know Myopia practice takes a little bit of time.If you want to implement and you don't want to do this yourself then you need to HIRE a recent graduate that has an interest in children and myopia management.  About Dr. Dwight Akerman: Dr. Dwight Akerman serves as the Chief Medical Editor at Review of Myopia Management, the world's most widely subscribed myopia journal. He is an internationally recognized senior healthcare leader with extensive experience in myopia management, peer education & communications, medical marketing, innovation, financial management, and M&A/business development & licensing.Dr. Akerman was the Vice President & Global Head of Professional Affairs & Business Development for Alcon before retiring from this role in 2019. He has published widely and is a frequently invited peer educator on myopia management, cornea, contact lens, and business management topics. Dr. Akerman graduated cum laude from the Illinois College of Optometry and earned an MBA degree from the University of Texas. He has achieved the status of Diplomate of the American Academy of Optometry Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies Section, Fellow of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators, and Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Illinois College of Optometry. --------Thanks to TEEM for their support of this episode. If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

What happens when passion for ending myopia meets cutting-edge technology and science? In this special episode, the tables are turned as I step into the interview seat alongside Dr. Jackson Lau, Director of Professional Affairs at Euclid Vision Corporation, and Randy Kojima, a leader in R&D for Euclid, Visionary, KATT, and Medmont. Together, we explore the next generation of myopia management and get an inside look at Medmont's newest multi-function device — the Medmont Meridia Vantage.

In this episode, you'll discover why the next 12 to 18 months have the potential to redefine what it means to practice optometry AI isn't coming — it's already here. And while some doctors are still debating its relevance, others are quietly building practices ready to lead the next era of connected care. Dr. Rupe Hansra, VP of Professional Affairs at Topcon Healthcare, joins Dr. Steve Vargo to explore how AI is transforming everything from diagnostics to communication — and why optometrists stand at the center of this revolution. You'll learn how “Oculomics” is unlocking insights that go far beyond the eye exam, and what steps you can take now to future-proof your practice for the changes ahead.   Follow our Podcast on All Available Platforms Follow our Podcast on Instagram Follow IDOC on Facebook Follow IDOC on LinkedIn Watch our Podcast Video on YouTube

On todays episode, our host Hope is joined by Dr. Allison Hill. Dr. Allison Hill is the Director of Practice Implementation & Professional Affairs at American Pharmacists Association where she leads initiatives that advance sustainable pharmacist's patient care services. Her portfolio includes vaccines as she represents APhA on numerous immunization coalitions and workgroups. Prior to Allison's current role, her practice experience includes over ten years in community pharmacy.

On this episode of IPA's What, Why & How podcast, IPA's Vice President of Professional Affairs, Brian Wall, welcomes Maggie Phelps, Program Administrator at the Iowa Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP), to discuss her work with the Board, recent enhancements to the PMP, as well as tips, tricks and resources for pharmacies using the PMP. Maggie Phelps, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist with over 15 years of experience in pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, and public health. A proud graduate of Drake University, she began her career managing a high-volume pharmacy, where she developed a deep understanding of patient care, medication safety, and operational leadership. Dr. Phelps transitioned to regulatory work in 2021, serving as a Compliance Officer for the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. In this role, she conducted inspections, investigations, and helped ensure adherence to state and federal pharmacy regulations across various practice settings. In December 2024, Dr. Phelps was appointed Program Administrator for the Iowa Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP), where she now leads statewide efforts to promote safe prescribing of controlled substances and reduction of prescription drug misuse and abuse. Additional Resources: DIAL: Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) User Guide: Data Submission Guide for Dispensers Additional Guides: Bamboo Health Support Center Contact Iowa PMP: pmp@iowa.gov or 515-380-7392 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Maggie Phelps Brian Wall Iowa Pharmacy Association

Découvrez le parcours de Marianne, opticienne de formation qui travaille aujourd'hui au sein du laboratoire HOYA. Elle-même forte myope, la prise en charge de cette amétropie et notamment de son évolution lui tient particulièrement à coeur. Vous en apprendrez plus sur son implication autour du verre freinateur Miyosmart, du laboratoire HOYA. Bonne écoute

In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Michael Negrete, Vice Chair of the Board at PLEI (Pharmacy Leadership & Education Institute), and Ryan Burke, Senior Director of Professional Affairs at PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) as they discuss leadership development and what PLEI and PTCB has to offer for pharmacy technicians.

Dr. Madan is the immediate Past President for BC Doctors of Optometry and the Chair of the Government and Professional Affairs Committee. She completed a residency in ocular disease at the Eye Center of Texas in Houston and is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. In addition to all of this, Dr. Madan currently practices in an MD/OD setting, where she provides advanced services such as treating glaucoma and offering PRP eye drops to dry eye patients. All of this makes her the perfect guest to continue our series on scope optimization.In the first episode in this series of short interviews, we spoke with Dr. Cedrick Mah to understand how his experience with advanced procedures in Oklahoma can help us understand why scope advancement is important in Canada.In this episode we continue our conversation on scope with Dr. Madan by asking what the future of optometry looks like. What should primary care optometrist expect their job to look like? Why should we be asking for scope modernization?Keep the conversation about scope optimization going by sharing these interviews with our colleagues. Send in your thoughts and comments to help us improve these discussions so we can continue to elevate our profession.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! http://www.aboutmyeyes.com/podcast/

Today's guest is Ryan Burke, Senior Director of Professional Affairs at PTCB. He serves as a liason to state and national pharmacy associations, state boards of pharmacy, and technician organizations. Ryan closely follows state legislation and regulatory changes that may impact pharmacy technician practice, while also monitoring trends related to education, training, and certification requirements. Host Kristen Snair explores a variety of topics with Ryan, focused on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and frequently asked questions surrounding it.    

Join this Policy Profile Podcast that examines the latest policy activities impacting research around Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Patricia D'Antonio, GSA's Vice-President for Policy and Professional Affairs, and Ian Kremer, Executive Director of the Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer's Disease (LEAD) Coalition, offer insights into the latest federal actions and what to expect in Congress this year around ADRD. Resources BOLD Act  NAPA   By Pass Budget  NAPA Annual Reports  KAER Toolkit and GSA Resources  U.S. Pointer Study  ADRD Summit 2025  Transcript Speaker Ian Kremer, JD, Executive Director of the LEAD Coalition Host Patricia D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP, Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs,  

Welcome to the FICM Learning Podcast, where we explore key topics shaping Intensive Care Medicine. This episode, recorded in Summer 2024, features an update from the Professional Affairs and Safety Committee on their ongoing workstreams. Joining us are:

The Older Americans Act (OAA) is a landmark legislation passed with Medicare and Medicaid in 1965 to provide critical support and services to older people in the United States. With Patricia D'Antonio, GSA's Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs, and Amy Gotwals, USAging's Chief of Public Policy and External Affairs, this Policy Profile Podcast explores the OAA's history, impact, and future. Join us as we delve into the OAA's programs, successes, and today's challenges.  Resources Senate Version of Older Americans Act Reauthorization  USAging: Older Americans Act Reauthorization 2024-2025  Administration for Community Living  Leadership Council on Aging Organizations (LCAO) Chair's Letter on Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Eldercare Locator  Transcript Speaker Amy Gotwals, BA, MA Legislative Affairs, USAging, Chief, Public Policy and External Affairs Host Patricia D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP, GSA, Vice-President of Policy and Professional Affairs  

In this episode of The OI Show, Dr. Dave Kading sits down with Zach Denning, Director of Scientific and Professional Affairs at Science Based Health, to explore the fascinating intersection of dry eye management and nutrition. With over two decades in the field, Zach sheds light on the science of omega fatty acids and their role in combating ocular inflammation and improving tear production.Key Takeaways:The groundbreaking role of GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) in dry eye management, sourced from plant-based oils like black currant seed oil.Insights into clinical trials showcasing GLA's ability to lower inflammation, improve corneal smoothness, and enhance patient outcomes.How nutrition complements traditional dry eye treatments for a holistic inside-out approach.The critical difference between GLA and traditional omega-3 fish oils, plus tips for explaining these distinctions to patients.Strategies for ensuring patient compliance with evidence-based nutritional therapies.Want to elevate your dry eye care? Learn how nutrition can play a transformative role in patient outcomes! Listen now and subscribe to The OI Show for more insights from leading experts in the field. Visit ScienceBasedHealth.com to explore their innovative products and resources.About Zac Denning Zac Denning is the Director of Scientific & Professional Affairs at ScienceBased Health (SBH), which he joined in 1999. Following his passion for science, Mr. Denning studied biology and biochemistry at Evergreen where he received his Bachelor of Science. Working alongside scientists, clinicians and researchers, he has helped SBH pioneer new categories of eye supplements that are now widely recognized and utilized in eye care. Zac travels and presents widely, educating eye doctors and medical groups about the scientific basis for eye nutrition.Zac has also helped maintain the company's focus on primary clinical research in areas like dry eye and glaucoma. As a leader in eye nutrition and dry eye, Zac serves on the Corporate Advisory Board for Dry Eye Access and other companies, and has been profiled or featured in a variety of eyecare publications.

TopMedTalk at Anesthesiology 2024 the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Here we delve into how anesthesiologists are paid, the impact of government and commercial payers and recent major issues such as cyberattacks on revenue cycle billing companies. We discuss ongoing advocacy efforts and significant regulatory changes affecting your profession, strategies for managing payment models, and the importance of strong negotiation tactics to maintain viable practices. Presented by Desiree Chappell and Mike Grocott with their guests Lois Connolly, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI and ASA Vice President for Professional Affairs and Jonathan Gal, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, System Medical Director- Facility Revenue Integrity & Optimization; System Medical Director- Offsite ASC Anesthesia; ASA Director from New York for the Board of Directors and Chair of the Committee on Economics. Learn more about how The ASA helps you: https://www.asahq.org/advocating-for-you/payment-progress

THE MEDICAL RECORD PANEL: ONTARIO LAUNCHING A NURSING PROGRAM & CANCER PATIENTS IN THE ER  Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak,  General Internist at Unity Health Toronto and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto, Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto, and Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. This week: there's an interesting study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on people going to emergency rooms just before being diagnosed with cancer, or being diagnosed with cancer while there. On the positive side, the first new nursing program in 20 years was announced. It comes after the Ford government announced restrictions on medical school admission designed to boost the number of doctors here in Ontario. DONALD TRUMP HAS WON THE U.S. ELECTION Libby Znaimer is joined by Whitley Yates, a Republican strategist and founder and owner of The Niche Agency, as well as Dr. Chris Cooper, a Political Science Professor at Western Carolina University. After months of coverage and dramatic twists and turns in the U.S. Presidential contest, Donald Trump secured a decisive victory. We discuss that and analyze some of the promises he's made during the campaign. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE UPDATED COVID-19 VACCINES AVAILABLE NOW Libby is joined by Pharmacist Molly Yang, Director of Pharmacy Innovation; Professional Affairs at Whole Health Pharmacy. Have you had the latest COVID-19 booster? What about the flu shot? The latest guidance is to take them together, but there are also other vaccines Zoomers should be getting to prevent difficult and possibly debilitating bouts of illness.

This edition of GSA Policy Profile Series highlights the latest legislative activity regarding the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), which recently was voted out of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, an advancement that serves as a key milestone. Learn how TROA has evolved, its changes in Medicare coverage, what research has been used to advance and advocate for the Act, where TROA is headed in Congress, and what a final legislative act may look like. Download the Transcript   Guests: Tracy Zvenyach, PhD, MS, RN, Director of Policy, Strategy and Alliances at the Obesity Action Coalition Host: Patricia M. "Trish" D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP, Vice President, Policy and Professional Affairs, Gerontological Society of America Additional resources: GSA's evidence-based KAER Toolkit for the Management of Obesity in Older Adults   GSA Enrich Learning Center: Obesity and Overweight   GSA's Policy Advocacy   Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818) CDC Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps   Trust For America's Health State of Obesity  This podcast episode is supported by Novo Nordisk.

Welcome to today's episode, brought to you by BostonSight, a pioneering nonprofit healthcare organization revolutionizing the treatment of diseased or damaged corneas and dry eye. Since its founding in 1992, BostonSight has led the way with the development of the first fluid-ventilated scleral lens, igniting the modern scleral lens industry.In this episode, we're thrilled to have two incredible guests from BostonSight: Dr. Karen G. Carrasquillo, Senior Vice President of Clinical and Professional Affairs, and Dr. Daniel C. Brocks, Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Carrasquillo, a true innovator in the field, leads BostonSight's clinical team and founded the FitAcademy programs, educating countless eye care professionals. Dr. Brocks, a compassionate specialist in corneal disorders, is dedicated to treating autoimmune-related dry eye conditions.Join us as Dr. Carrasquillo and Dr. Brocks share their personal journeys into the world of eye care and their deep connection with BostonSight. They'll discuss the fascinating advancements and unique features of PROSE® and BostonSight SCLERAL® lenses, and recount compelling stories of how these lenses have transformed lives. You'll hear about the challenges they face in fitting and adapting scleral lenses, and learn how BostonSight is breaking down barriers to make these solutions accessible worldwide.Some episode highlights include:How Dr. Carrasquillo and Dr. Brocks found their passion for eye care.Their inspiring journeys with BostonSight.The remarkable differences between PROSE® and BostonSight SCLERAL® lenses.Heartwarming stories and experiences with BostonSight lenses.The biggest challenges in fitting and adapting scleral lenses.BostonSight's global initiatives to increase access to scleral lenses & more....Don't miss out game segment where we learn a lot more about our guests and what they love. This heartfelt conversation is about the life-changing impact of scleral lenses and the groundbreaking work being done at BostonSight. Tune in today and be inspired by the stories of vision restored and lives transformed.You can learn more about BostonSIght and its innovative scleral lenses at https://www.bostonsight.org/ BostonSightStarting seeing the world again: At BostonSight we restore sight and change lives Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube and Facebook. Please leave me a review if you enjoyed my episodes.

In this episode, the Benefit Funds' Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Van H. Dunn, discusses the importance of building a healthy relationship with a primary care provider. Putting the emphasis on prevention – catching small problems before they become big ones – Dr. Dunn details the ways in which healthcare providers treat the whole person. He also explores the reasons why many people avoid seeing a provider regularly (and how to overcome them) and offers tips on what to look for in a provider – and what to avoid.  The Takeaway  Find a provider by browsing the Benefit Funds' Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider.   Visit our Healthy Living Resource Center for info on how to build a solid relationship with your healthcare provider: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyrelationships.  Talk to your doctor about any screenings you may need: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthbodies.   Know your numbers to know where you stand: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyhearts.    For additional support, call our Wellness Member Assistance Program: (646) 473-6900.    Guest Bio  Van H. Dunn, MD, MPH, FACP, is the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the 1199SEIU Benefit Funds. As CMO, he oversees the Funds' clinical, care management and analytics functions, and is responsible for pursuing health and wellness initiatives and value-based strategies. Prior to joining the Funds, Dr. Dunn served as Senior Vice President for Medical and Professional Affairs and CMO at NYC Health + Hospitals, and as CMO for MetroPlus Health Plan. He also served as Deputy Commissioner at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and as Senior Health Policy Advisor to Senator Edward M. Kennedy, advancing policy and legislation relating to healthcare reform, health promotion, disease prevention, women's and minorities' health, disparities in healthcare and biomedical research, among other critical initiatives.   Dr. Dunn holds a Bachelor of Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Doctor of Medicine from Cornell University Medical College (now Weill Cornell Medical College) and a Master of Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health (now the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health). 

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: AN ASSESSMENT OF OLIVIA CHOW'S FIRST 10 MONTHS AS MAYOR Jane Brown is now joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village, and David Crombie, a former Mayor of Toronto. What a new poll tells us about how Torontonians feel regarding the job that Olivia Chow is doing as mayor. And, the City of Toronto has made car access and parking in High Park off limits for visitors looking to get a glimpse of the Cherry Blossoms in peak bloom. Then on the panel, we discuss the next steps that the City is taking in terms of addressing dangerous dogs. City staff will be visiting owners of dogs who are listed as dangerous and will require them to post a visible sign indicating as such on their property. Currently, there are 373 dangerous dog orders across Toronto. DOSE4DOSE CAMPAIGN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Jane Brown is joined by Dr. Molly Yang, a pharmacist who is the Director of Pharmacy Innovation and Professional Affairs at Wholehealth Pharmacy Partners, a national group with over 200 pharmacies across Canada. On this National Immunization Awareness Week, the importance of keeping up with our vaccinations is top of mind. More than 200 Wholehealth pharmacies are taking part in a campaign called Dose4Dose where they are donating up to 30,000 childhood vaccines including measles, polio, tetanus to UNICEF Canada. And, as part of the campaign, they are encouraging Canadians including older adults to get their own vaccination whether it be for meningitis B, HPV, pneumonia, RSV or shingles. For more information about the campaign, visit: wholehealthpharmacy.ca/dose4dose

In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Zachary Green, Associate Director for Professional Affairs at Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, to discuss his compounding journey.

James Hill CEO of MCF Energy ⁠ Website: MCFEnergy.com ⁠ BIO: James Hill is a leader in global energy - specializing in exploration projects across Europe and North America. He holds over four decades of combined professional and technical experience and has led many successful projects, including a massive exploration campaign across six countries. A geologist by trade, James earned his Master's of Science in Geology from California State University and holds his P.Geo designation and is a Chartered Member of the London Geological Society. To date, he has led the growth of several companies and scaled energy businesses through the M&A process and the development of strong go-to-market strategies. He has a strong track record in European exploration, and is well-known for having grown the continent's largest heavy oil field by 40x. He is responsible for leading one of Europe's largest exploration projects and increasing oil production by 2000%. James served as the President of Professional Affairs for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG). He joined MCF Energy as President and CEO in December 2022. James is working to drive change and through MCF Energy, a gas and oil exploration and production company, he is dedicated to strengthening Europe's energy security in light of the Russia-Ukraine War. MCF is working to create a lasting impact in Europe by working to develop its internal resources and infrastructure. The company currently has two exploration projects underway in Austria and Germany. Prior to MCF, James was VP of Exploration for both BNK Petroleum and Bankers Petroleum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartmoneycircle/support

Our coverage of Anesthesiology 2023, continues. It's the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA); it's the largest and most important gathering of anesthesiologists in the world and we're your free front row seat. For more on the ASA go here: https://www.asahq.org/ Check out our YouTube page for a record of the live stream video of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@topmedtalk7687/streams This piece focuses in on physician payments and Medicare. Presented by Desiree Chappell and Mike Grocott with their guests Lois Connolly, ASA Vice President for Professional Affairs, Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin and Jonathan Gal, Chair of ASA Committee on Economics, Professor, Anesthesiology, Ichan School of Medicine, Medical Director for Offsite Ambulatory Surgery Centers Anesthesia, Director of Governmental and Reimbursment Affairs.

Ever wonder about the journeys behind the professionals working to advance in the pharmacy technician field? Join Ashlee as she talks with Liza Chapman, the Chief Professional Officer at the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board), and Zachary Hall, the Associate Director of Professional Affairs about professional evolution in the pharmacy technician world. During this episode, the three discuss: - Liza & Zachary's professional journeys - The PTCB's work in progressing the pharmacy technician profession- The relationship between PTCB and P-TEC (Pharmacy Technician Educators Council)- The relationship between PTCB and CEimpact!To learn more about our Pharmacist by Design membership, click here. Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramDownload the CEimpact App for Free Continuing Education + so much more!

Jeffrey is currently the Director of Professional Affairs and an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.  Today's episode is about IPE, Interprofessional education. Until recently, I had no idea what IPE was or how it worked. After being invited to be part of Steffen's IPE experience, which was fantastic, I now realize that this type of IPE program should be available to all college students working in the health sciences. 

The use of cannabis among older adults is increasing in the United States. While cannabis use has been suggested to help alleviate chronic symptoms experienced by older adults, its potential adverse effects may lead to unintended consequences, including increased acute healthcare utilization related to its use. This GSA Policy Profile delves into what has happened in the environment since 2021 when GSA published Medical Use of Cannabidiol in Older Adults, which was based on a convening of experts in pharmacy, clinical medicine, research, law, and policy. Additional resources: Common Terminology & Glossary (April 2023 Version) Cannabis Infographic FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD) Download the Transcript Guests: Libby Baney, J.D., Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Carmen Witsken, PharmD, Executive Fellow in Association Leadership and Management at American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Host: Patricia M. "Trish" D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP, Vice President, Policy and Professional Affairs, The Gerontological Society of America. This podcast episode is supported by Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Opiods and clinician versus patient expectations. This conversation covers all the key areas; how to reduce opioid use, where ketamine might fit into the picture, the importance of the haemodynamic response and how to lead an opioid reduced response. Here Monty Mythen speaks with Michael Vagg, Immediate past Dean of the Faculty of pain medicine for the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), Chair of the Procedures and Payments Committee, Director of Professional Affairs and a Pain Medicine Specialist in Geelong and Malcolm Hogg, staff specialist, anaesthesia and pain management at Melbourne Health. -- This year TopMedTalk is proud to be providing exclusive coverage of the annual ANZCA conference, the professional body responsible for the specialties of anaesthesia and pain medicine in Australia and New Zealand. For more on ANZCA go here: https://www.anzca.edu.au/ And join in the conversation by checking out their socials here: instagram.com/the_anzca/ https://facebook.com/ANZCA1992 https://youtube.com/AnzcaEduAu

On this month's episode, we spoke with Shane Desselle, RPh, PhD, FAPhA, associate dean for Research and Professional Affairs at the Touro University California College of Pharmacy, discussed what the Granada Statements are and why they are important for student pharmacists.

On this episode host Fred Goldstein invites the Senior Director of Professional Affairs of AMCP, Jennifer Graff. Jennifer discusses Digital Therapeutics which offer a new treatment option to help patients get high-quality and cost-effective treatments and improve patient health. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

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 Project. Her previous clinical experience has been in pediatric pharmacy practice, with the majority of that time spent as the NICU clinical specialist and pharmacy residency director at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Pham earned her PharmD degree from Rutgers and completed her pharmacy residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Pham leads ACCP's interprofessional stakeholder engagement to advance medication optimization.  https://www.brown.edu/news/2023-01-11/pharmacy-addiction-treatment https://www.genoahealthcare.com/pharmacists-can-start-patients-on-road-to-recovery-from-opioid-use-disorder-study-shows/

“Even though you are from small, central European country, the world is open to you, and you should never set up low goals. I would much rather try for big goal and fail, then never try for anything and just settle on the situation that just may not be the best for me at that time.” Our guest on this episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Iveta Becvarova. Dr. Becvarova is the Director of Global Academic and Professional Affairs with Hill's Pet Nutrition. She is also an adjunct professor of veterinary nutrition at Kansas State University. We talk about her incredible career and how growing up on a family farm in the Czech Republic influenced her career. This is such a fun conversation and we can't wait to share this journey with you. Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org You can also follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

A chronic and often untreated disease, obesity has emerged over the past half century as a major source of morbidity and mortality in the United States and many other countries worldwide. Despite the recognition of obesity as a chronic disease, public policies limit access to a full range of obesity care services for many individuals who would benefit from comprehensive, interdisciplinary care for their disease—including older adults. In fact, within the Medicare population, reimbursements are available for intensive behavioral therapy and nutritional counseling provided by primary care physicians and for bariatric surgery. This GSA Policy Profile episode provides listeners with major policy initiatives currently being sought for comprehensive obesity care, addresses barriers to implementation of these initiatives, and provides valuable insights into how we care encourage policymakers to make addressing obesity a priority.  Additional resources:  H.R. 1577 – Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021 S. 596 – Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021 Download the Trascript Guest: Joe Nadglowski—President/CEO, Obesity Action Coalition. Host: Patricia M. "Trish" D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP—Vice President, Policy and Professional Affairs, The Gerontological Society of America. This podcast episode is supported by Novo Nordisk and was developed by The Gerontological Society of America (GSA). 

Our show tonight is the brainchild of loyal listener and fellow weather geek Rick Haltermon, who will also be joining us as a guest on tonight's show.  Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain grew up in southwest Oklahoma and has a background in Emergency Management.  He has worked extensively with Kansas agriculture producers and has experience communicating weather threats and risk through the lens of farming and ranching.  David Hogg, thanks for joining us!  Our second Guest WeatherBrain is the incoming Commissioner on the Commission on Professional Affairs. She is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, most recently working as an on-camera meteorologist for WNBC, the flagship TV station of the NBC-owned station group. She also currently serves on the AMS Council, the AMS Board on Best Practices, and the AMS Board on Enterprise Economic Development.  Erica Grow, welcome!

The Chromogen Siblings are back to talk about the proposed VALID Act. Drs. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath),  Andrew Bellizzi (@IHC_guy), and Sanam Loghavi (@sanamloghavi) speak with Dr. Emily Volk (@EEVMD) of the University of Louisville and President of the College of American Pathologists (CAP, @Pathologists), and Dr. Jonathan Myles (@JonathanMyles10) of the Cleveland Clinic and Chair of the Council on Government and Professional Affairs for the College of American Pathologists. The VALID act has both strong support and strong opposition from groups such as patient advocacy groups and professional organizations. We'll learn about how the proposed VALID Act could change the way laboratory developed testing is regulated, the role of CAP in shaping legislation, and why CAP is supportive of the current version of the VALID Act despite concerns.    Read more about the CAP position on the VALID Act: https://www.cap.org/advocacy/laboratory-oversight-and-regulation/laboratory-developed-test-oversight/laboratory-developed-test-oversight-faqs   And previous regulatory issues that have shaped the proposed VALID Act: Ovisure letter from the FDA: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/ivd-regulatory-assistance/ovasuretm-manufacturer-letter   New York Times Article on Prenatal Testing: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/01/upshot/pregnancy-birth-genetic-testing.html   Featured public domain music: Alpha Hydrae, Won't see it comin'. Featured public domain cover image: https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/us-capitol-building

Research shows the impact of poor hearing and hearing loss on older adults – such as poor daily communication, cognitive decline, depression, and social isolation. We know that all too often the high cost of hearing aids, which have not been covered by Medicare, discouraged millions of Americans from buying the devices.  In fact, it is estimated that only about one-fifth of Americans with hearing loss get help. New FDA regulation that takes effect in October 2022 provides for hearing aids to be sold over the counter without a prescription.   This episode provides an overview of this new regulation and its potential for positive impact on the lives of older adults. Guest: Frank Lin, MD, PhD—Director, Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Host: Patricia M. "Trish" D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP—Vice President, Policy and Professional Affairs, The Gerontological Society of America. This podcast episode is supported by the GSA Innovation Fund.

The PQS Quality Corner Show talks with Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Vice President, Partnership Development Liza Chapman, PharmD, FAPhA, and Ryan Burke, PharmD, Director, Professional Affairs at PTCB about how the pharmacy technician's role with immunizations has evolved in the last three years. PQS Associate Director of Pharmacy Accounts, Nick Dorich, PharmD, also asks Chapman and Burke their thoughts on whether pharmacy technician provided immunizations are here to stay and what additional efforts are needed on the state or federal level to harmonize the roles and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician for these services. PTCBLink to PTCB Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv)

EPISODE 83: Why Eyecare with Dr. Holly SwainCheck out this new episode to hear from Dr. Swain about how transformative technologies are changing the way we #careforpatients.In this episode, Dr. Swain will discuss with us the following: Her involvement in the technology working with the company that change the way to do tonometry Her current role in their company now A sneak-peek of any technologies that we may be seeing in the next several years

Dr. Charissa Lee is the Head of Professional Affairs for North America at Johnson & Johnson Vision. She serves on the North American Leadership Team and oversees J&J Vision Care's support of Professional Advocacy, Education and Relations. Dr. Lee joined first Johnson & Johnson Vision in 2014 as the Director of Education. Prior to this, she owned and operated a private practice in Irvine, California, spoke to doctors across the country as a Professional Affairs Consultant, and served as the Program Director at the Johnson & Johnson Institute. Dr. Lee is a graduate of State University New York College of Optometry and recently completed her MBA from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business. She is also a proud member of the AOA and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Learn more about Charissa at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep41-charissa-lee/ Are you a healthcare professional or healthcare executive looking to advance your career, build a better brand, or create a leadership legacy? Visit us at https://atchainternational.com to learn how we can help. Connect with Iqbal on: - Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/ - Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iqbalatcha1 - Twitter at https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1 Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast! #HealthcareAndHigher #IqbalsInterviews Song Credits: "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C. "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iqbal-atcha/support

Dr. Pratil Lal is the Senior Director of Medical and Professional Affairs for Warby Parker. He leads the entire Eyecare and Vision Services department, which includes employee and sublease optometrists, while playing a strategic role in guiding the organization towards holistic eye and vision care. Before joining Warby Parker, Dr. Lal was a Director of Health & Wellness for Walmart where he was responsible for optometric relations, operations management, business development, professional education, and clinical training. He also lived and worked in Canada having served as the Chair for both Doctor Mentorship and Customer Experience Development for IRIS The Visual Group. Dr. Lal holds a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from Queen's University. He is passionate about leadership development, doctor experience and is always looking for innovative ways to improve the quality, affordability and access to eyecare. Learn more about Dr. Lal at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep32-pratil-lal/ Are you a healthcare professional or healthcare executive looking to advance your career, build a better brand, or create a leadership legacy? Iqbal can help! Schedule your FREE CONSULTATION today at https://atchainternational.com Connect with Iqbal on: - Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/ - Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iqbalatcha1 - Twitter at https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1 Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast! #HealthcareAndHigher #IqbalsInterviews Song Credits: "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C. "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iqbal-atcha/support

In the 9th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows host Daralyse Lyons as she dives deeper into Ageism as it is interwoven into the fabric of American society. Daralyse is joined by gerontologists, activists, and researchers for an in-depth examination of the implications that ageism has on both our personal lives and how we operate within society at large. None of us are immune to ageism, especially older and younger individuals. While the previous episode focused on the abuses caused by ageism, this episode offers tangible suggestions for overcoming ageism in ourselves and in others. In this episode, you will learn about: How markers such as a person's age can be reframed through inclusive language. The importance of recognizing and understanding someone's entire lived experience, and appreciating the myriad ways our accumulated experiences shape each of us as individuals. The societal forces that are needed in order to make our society more age-inclusive. The direct links between how a person perceives their own age, and its impact on their overall health and well-being. Ageism's role in furthering capitalism and whiteness, and how if unchecked, it can promote other -isms as well. Our guests in this episode include: Ryan Backer - Ryan is the co-creator of OldSchool, an anti-ageism clearinghouse. He is an age activist striving to undo ageism within an intersectional framework. They aim to eradicate ageism, along with white supremacy, gender bias, ableism, body shaming, homophobia, classism and all other forms of oppression. Lena Makaroun - Lena is an ex-officio board member with the American Geriatrics Society, a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people, is a Geriatrician and Research Fellow who also sees patients at the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion in Pittsburgh. She studies the intersection between health policy and health equity, with a particular interest in assessing the social determinants of aging on health and in reducing and preventing elder abuse. Trish D'Antonio - Trish is the Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America, an organization that is dedicated to supporting individuals in living meaningful lives as they age, something which requires a multidisciplinary and intersectional approach. Mia Mullen & Kiersten Jacobs - Two members of LeadingAge's executive team, Mia is LeadingAge's Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Kiersten is Senior Director of Shared Learning Initiatives. Together, they work to address the effectiveness of internal and external initiatives and to advance LeadingAge's ageism work, with a strategic focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Theresa Reid - Having spent much of her working life in the nonprofit sector, Theresa has spent time to establish and then run the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, The Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, ArtsEngine and Living Arts and the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities. She has chaired her county's chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. And she is the innovator behind Aging For Life. Theresa sees the connections between social neglect and insufficient resources early in life and the ways these failures haunt us throughout the life course. Kyrié Carpenter - One of the co-founders of OldSchool, Kyrie has worked to shift the tragedy-only narrative of ageism and dementia through her work on the ChangingAging tour. Prior to ChangingAging, she worked with elders living in long-term care and she wrote her thesis on the Anti-Aging Myth in America. Lise Jamison - Lise is a licensed clinical social worker and Executive Director of At Home In Greenwich, a nonprofit membership organization that supports older folks in remaining at home as long as they choose to do so and that provides everything from community engagement to structures of support for individuals as they age. Talia Kaplan - a student, a gymnast, a daughter, a sister, and a huge proponent of intergenerational relationships. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.

The 8th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows host Daralyse Lyons as she explores the implications of Ageism and the abuse that is interwoven into the fabric of American society. She is joined by gerontologists, activists, and researchers for an in-depth examination of the implications that ageism has on both our personal lives and how we operate within society at large. None of us are immune to ageism, especially older and younger individuals. In this episode, you will learn about: Ageism's far reaching implications, and how every person is simultaneously the victim of, and a perpetrator of ageist views, actions, etc. How ageism, being something that no one is immune to, creates inherent intersectionality in our identities for all of us. The importance of factoring an individual's entire life experiences into their identity, and not just their age. The critical role of autonomy in an individual's life experience and humanity. The insidious nature of ageism, and that abuse is typically perpetrated by those we know, rather than by strangers. Our guests in this episode include: Ryan Backer - Ryan is the co-creator of OldSchool, an anti-ageism clearinghouse. He is an age activist striving to undo ageism within an intersectional framework. They aim to eradicate ageism, along with white supremacy, gender bias, ableism, body shaming, homophobia, classism and all other forms of oppression. Lena Makaroun - Lena is an ex-officio board member with the American Geriatrics Society, a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people, is a Geriatrician and Research Fellow who also sees patients at the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion in Pittsburgh. She studies the intersection between health policy and health equity, with a particular interest in assessing the social determinants of aging on health and in reducing and preventing elder abuse. Trish D'Antonio - Trish is the Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America, an organization that is dedicated to supporting individuals in living meaningful lives as they age, something which requires a multidisciplinary and intersectional approach. Mia Mullen & Kirsten Jacobs - Two members of LeadingAge's executive team, Mia is LeadingAge's Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Kirsten is Senior Director of Shared Learning Initiatives. Together, they work to address the effectiveness of internal and external initiatives and to advance LeadingAge's ageism work, with a strategic focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Theresa Reid - Having spent much of her working life in the nonprofit sector, Theresa has spent time to establish and then run the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, The Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, ArtsEngine and Living Arts and the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities. She has chaired her county's chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. And she is the innovator behind Aging For Life. Theresa sees the connections between social neglect and insufficient resources early in life and the ways these failures haunt us throughout the life course. Kyrié Carpenter - One of the co-founders of OldSchool, Kyrié has worked to shift the tragedy-only narrative of ageism and dementia through her work on the ChangingAging tour. Prior to ChangingAging, she worked with elders living in long-term care and she wrote her thesis on the Anti-Aging Myth in America. Lise Jamison - Lise is a licensed clinical social worker and Executive Director of At Home In Greenwich, a nonprofit membership organization that supports older folks in remaining at home as long as they choose to do so and that provides everything from community engagement to structures of support for individuals as they age. Talia Kaplan - a student, a gymnast, a daughter, a sister, and a huge proponent of intergenerational relationships. Rob Lawless - Writer who over the course of the last six years has been on a mission to make 10,000 friends through hour-long individual conversations with people with a myriad of experiences and perspectives. Emily Anderson - Emily is a marketing director and lifestyle expert turned human-centered designer and coding teacher for Girls Who Code. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.

This podcast is brought to you by GoodRx. GoodRx is committed to partnering with pharmacists in the shared goal of helping patients get the medications they need.We're back in time for American Pharmacists Month. I love this month. We get to celebrate ourselves and our incredible colleagues in the profession. At GoodRx, we love to recognize pharmacists, too. This year, we're introducing the Above and Beyond Pharmacy Awards to appreciate pharmacists and what they do. You can now nominate your favorite pharmacist, pharmacy technician, or intern so they can win an award. Sixteen pharmacy professionals will win an award and have the opportunity to receive it in person at our headquarters in Santa Monica, California. Nominate them at www.goodrx.com/pharmacy-awards.Today, our host, Nabila Ismail, chats with Nancy Alvarez on the meaning of this special month. They discuss the sense of belonging, finding your place in pharmacy, and how to celebrate your colleagues and yourself during this month.Nancy A. Alvarez, PharmD, BCPS, CPCC, FAPhA is Associate Dean for Academic and Professional Affairs at The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy (UA COP) – Phoenix Campus and Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science.  She is also the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the UA COP. Previously, she was part of the founding leadership team and faculty at Chapman University School of Pharmacy; and held a variety of roles at Endo Pharmaceuticals in the Medical Affairs Department; hospice Pharmacia, and Walgreens.  She is a graduate of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist.  She is a former president of the American Pharmacists Association and Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society.  She is a fellow of the American Pharmacists Association and received its Gloria Niemeyer Franke Leadership Mentor Award in 2020 and Linwood F. Tice Friend of APhA-Academy of Student Pharmacists in 2021.  She is a board member of the Pharmacy Leadership and Education Institute, co-director for CPhA's Leader Development Institute, and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach.     

The COVID pandemic brought to light many things, including how society views older adults. Louise Aronson wrote a piece in the NY Times titled “‘Covid-19 Kills Only Old People.' Only? Why are we OK with old people dying?”.  The ageist viewpoint she was rallying against was also brought to light in a study of ageism in social media.  When looking at those tweets that were related to older adults and covid, more than 1 in 10 tweets implied that either the life of older adults was less valuable or that it downplayed the pandemic because it mostly harms older adults.  So on today's podcast we are going to talk about the initiative to “Reframe Aging” with Patricia D'Antonio.  Patricia is a geriatric pharmacist, and the Vice President of Professional Affairs at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA).   The Reframing Aging initiative is a national effort, led by GSA and supported by Archstone Foundation, uses an evidence-based approach to communicating more effectively about older adults.  There are a variety of resources available, including research reports,  an online toolkit, and free instructional videos, to help us talk about our work in geriatrics and aging. For information about the Reframing Aging Initiative, please check out their webpage www.reframingaging.org.  In particular, check out these two helpful resources on their website:  Finding the Frame: An Empirical Approach to Reframing Aging and Ageism (2017): This report explains the process and research behind the development of the evidence-based reframing aging narratives shown to improve attitudes toward aging and to boost understanding of the structural and systemic changes needed to capture the longevity dividend.  Reframing Aging: Effect of a Short-Term Framing Intervention on Implicit Measures of Age Bias (2019) This article appearing in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B describes the effect of a reframing aging intervention on implicit age bias.