The Regimen: Recent Episodes
Amanda Rocha and Zachary Oquendo, University of Rhode Island, PharmD '23
Welcome to “The Regimen,” listen to find out how pharmacists and pharmacy students like us can improve population health, health equity, and patient care through advocacy and education.
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With the 2024 Rhode Island state legislative session over, we are back for our annual legislative status update with Chris Federico.
Listen to find out what happened with bills to expand no-cost insurance coverage of HIV preventative medications, preserve patient choice to access essential medications, and even kratom legalization.
Ever had a UTI? You probably took antibiotics and they worked. Listen in to see if alternatives to antibiotics work just as well!
Joining us today is Kaitlyn Staskywicz, a rising P3 student at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. Listen-in for a fascinating discussion on her Indian Health Service (IHS) Junior COSTEP internship experience and the innovative roles of pharmacists in this branch of the Public Health Service.
Joining us today is Dr. Olutosin Ojugbele, MD, a medical director at the Rhode Island Department of Health! Listen-in for a fascinating discussion on sun safety and how to protect yourself from sunburns to skin cancer.
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Kratom is likely coming to Rhode Island - will increased access help or harm? Listen in to this STAT episode of The Regimen to find out more!
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On this episode of The Regimen, Amanda Petrarca, PharmD, RPh joins us to discuss opioid-sparing treatment pathways and how they’re being used in medical procedures in Rhode Island!
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Finally, male birth control! On this STAT episode of The Regimen, we will discuss what types of male contraceptives are in development and how this will impact the world of reproductive health.
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On this episode of The Regimen, we discuss medicinal plants and how they can be used for their health benefits!
Featuring Dr. Navindra Seeram, PhD, a professor and Chair of the Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Department at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy.
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On this STAT episode of The Regimen we discuss the recent outbreak of H5N1 influenza among dairy cows and what is has to do with Raw Milk.
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Welcome to Season 14 of The Regimen, a public health podcast!
Listen in to meet our hosts Liz Arnold, URI PharmD Candidate '25 and Jef Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA, and get a sneak peek of what we will be discussing throughout this season.
Stay tuned over the next few weeks to hear Liz, Jef, and their guests discuss Medicinal Plants, H5N1 and Raw Milk, the non-antibiotic treatments for UTIs, male birth control, and so much more.
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University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Dean Kerry LaPlante, PharmD, FCCP, FIDSA, FIDP joins Russ Scarpa, PharmD '24 and Jef Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA to discuss pharmacy, advocacy, our professional identities, and her vision for the future of healthcare.
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What do dental floss, firefighting foam, and tap water all have in common? PFAS! Listen to learn about the health effects of these "forever chemicals" that accumulate in the human body, and things we can do to protect ourselves from further exposure.
Featuring the brilliant Dr. Angela Slitt, a professor at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and Project Co-Lead at the URI STEEP Superfund Research Program.
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This episode does not contain medical advice, but filtering your water is never a bad idea.
May is National Stop the BleedⓇ Month! Tune in to learn about the campaign by the U.S. Department of Defense and the American College of Surgeons to make tourniquets and trauma care as ubiquitous as CPR. Featuring guest Emily Lefebre, a senior here at URI working to bring Stop the Bleed(R) to campus.
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You cannot overdose by touching fentanyl. On this STAT episode of The Regimen we explain what fentanyl is, when it is and isn’t dangerous, and discuss a new law in Florida that makes fentanyl exposure a second degree felony.
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Welcome to Season 13 of the Regimen!
Stay tuned over the next several weeks to listen to Russ Scarpa, PharmD Candidate '24, Jef Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA, and their guests discuss Fentanyl Exposure, STOP THE BLEED(R), PFAS, Provider Status, and so much more.
First full episode available Tuesday, April 23rd.
Tune in to this week's episode of The Regimen as we discuss access to reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare, feating Dr. Jordan Covvey!
In this episode, we review the treatment of eating disorders with medications and supportive care.
We focus on the inpatient and outpatient management, pharmacotherapy options, drugs contraindicated in this patient population, and more.
Note: this episode is intended for informational purposes, not clinical advice.
Resources:
For information, visit nationaleatingdisorders.orgFor support, referrals, and general questions, call the Eating Disorders Helpline by ANAD at 1-888-375-7767
To locate treatment facilities or providers, visit FindTreatment.gov or call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357)
To get support for mental health, drug, and alcohol issues, visit FindSupport.govIf you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Today we talk about the Wellness Vending Machine, new to URI's campus! Located in the 24-hour room of URI's library, it offers a wide variety of products at low cost - from cold and cough, to sexual health, to a restful night's sleep!
We are joined by Dr. Kat Houlihan, whose research helped turn this idea into a reality.
On this episode of The Regimen, we discuss dietary supplements, brain health, and what you can do to help preserve memory!
Featuring our guest, Dr. Anne Hume.
Breaking News on pharmacy-related reproductive healthcare access!
Listen in to learn about mifepristone and Opill, coming soon to pharmacies near you.
On the latest episode of The Regimen, find out how possible legal changes to cannabis could impact patient access, research, and treatment!
Join us and our guest, Dr. Leah Sera, as we discuss rescheduling, de-scheduling, and other potential changes to cannabis laws.
Welcome back to The Regimen, a public health podcast! Listen to meet our hosts for Season 12, Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg and Toni Sullo, and get a sneak peak at some upcoming topics for this season!
Is ketamine the next breakthrough in mental health care?
Tune into this week's episode as Cassie Capezza and Dr. Jef Bratberg discuss the role of ketamine in treating mental health disorders, featuring our guest Dr. Rob Dufresne!
Today Cassie Capezza and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg discuss state legislation with special guests Senator Meghan Kallman and Dr. Chris Federico.
Listen in to learn about recent Rhode Island legislation relating to pharmacy.
Today Cassie Capezza and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg discuss specialty courts with guests working with Community Corrections in Massachusetts, Dr. Joe Sawicki and Dr. Ekaterina Pivovarova.
Listen in to learn about how a pharmacist role can fit into the court system.
Today's episode is a conversation with Cassie Capezza and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg with special guest, Andrea Gustafson.
Andrea gives great insight about policy development and her experience in the field so far. Listen in to hear how this connects with pharmacy advocacy!
Dr. Bratberg and Cassie Capezza talk about a recent topic in the headlines, mRNA COVID-19 vaccine misinformation provided by the surgeon general of Florida.
Discuss how to address public health rumors and where to find current and accurate vaccine information.
In this episode of The Regimen, Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg and Cassie Capezza will be continuing their talk with Stephen Murray regarding recovery from opioid use disorder.
Part 1/2 of this episode was posted on January 16th and is available to listen to now!
In this episode of The Regimen, Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg and Cassie Capezza will be talking with Stephen Murray regarding recovery from opioid use disorder.
Part 2/2 of this episode will be available to listen to on Thursday, January 18th.
Welcome back to The Regimen, a public health podcast! Listen in to meet our hosts for Season 11, Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg and Cassie Capezza. Get a glimpse at some topics we'll be discussing throughout this season!
There will be several new topics introduced this season, as well as special guests who are experts in their field and have personal experiences to share. The New Year brings many exciting things, especially with various new bills related to public health being introduced; Like expanding provider status to pharmacists - another first - a series across seasons and co-hosts this 2024 legislative season.
Some topics we’re most excited to discuss are the therapeutic uses of ketamine and its potential for misuse, hearing personal experiences of recovery from substance use disorder, and even a name familiar to most, Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company - an episode on efforts to increase transparency in drug costs. We will also feature some pharmacists practicing in unique and innovative practice areas!
For this episode of the Regimen we are joined by an incredible guest, Aaron Ferguson.
We have an important conversation about liberating methadone. Listen in to learn more!
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a growing problem that needs change!
Listen in to our episode to learn more about DoxyPEP with our incredible guest Dr. Philip Chan.
In this episode of The Regimen our incredible guest Brandon Marshall tells us about Overdose Prevention Centers!
Listen in to learn more!!
New opioid use disorder treatments making waves!
Listen in to find out more about the potential of OUD vaccines.
Curious about the University of Rhode Island's College of Pharmacy?
Listen to this episode where Nisha Kakwani a current PharmD Candidate tells us all about her experience here at URI !
In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we delve into the critical intersection of diversity in pharmacy and health equity with our esteemed guest speaker, Dr. Brown.
Join us as we explore the multifaceted aspects of diversity within the pharmacy profession and its profound impact on healthcare access and outcomes. Dr. Brown, a leading expert in the field, shares insights, personal experiences, and innovative strategies to address health disparities.
Scholarship for Underrepresented students in Pharmacy: https://www.pharmgradwishlist.org/post/new-ashp-foundation-pharmgradwishlist-midyear-travel-award
Have you heard of Pharmageddon?
In this episode, we are having an important conversation about pharmacist working conditions. Listen in to find out what is going on in pharmacies today and what WE can do to help!
In this special episode of The Regimen, we cover all the important tips you need for a safe and healthy Halloween.
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween!
Welcome back to the Regimen, a public health podcast! Listen to meet our hosts for season 10, Elisa Piraino and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg, and get a sneak peek at what we will discuss throughout this season.
In this episode of The Regimen, we discuss the deep correlation of gun safety and public health. Join us as we explore the critical issues surrounding responsible firearm ownership and the impact on community well-being.
Whether you are a gun owner or simply concerned for the safety of your community this episode provides important information on what we can do to have a safer, healthier future.
In this special episode of The Regimen we have Dr. Brindley Rospars joining us. She is a recent URI graduate doing her fellowship in Global Medical Affairs in Neuroscience for Janssen Pharmaceutical.
Tune in to find out about her experience at URI and how URI helped her get to where she is right now!
In this episode of The Regimen, we dissect the crucial topic of HPV vaccination among college students. Join us as we explore the significance of HPV vaccine and the compelling reasons why it's important for college students to get vaccinated.
Don't miss this vital discussion on how the vaccine can protect both the health of individuals and the broader community!
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Todd Brothers, a faculty member at the URI College of Pharmacy, to delve into his extensive teaching journey and his profound expectations for the ever evolving field of pharmacy.
Join us as we explore his vision for the future of pharmacy education and how it intertwines with the rapidly advancing landscape of pharmacy.
In this episode of The Regimen, we cover the latest update on fall vaccines. Explore the new COVID 19 vaccine, the importance of the annual flu vaccine, and the new RSV vaccines.
Join us for a quick dive into these critical updates!
Welcome back to The Regimen, a public health podcast! Listen to meet our hosts for season 8, JiWoo Lee and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg, and to get a sneak peek at what we will be discussing throughout this season.
Tune into The Regimen- your updates for Rhode Island public health.
We're back to school and Aneesha is back on The Regimen! Season 1 host Aneesha is here to talk about her experience at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy.
Tune into The Regimen - your updates for Rhode Island public health. Join our discussion about what other substances are being found in street drug supply, different technologies and workflow used to test drug samples, how and where drug checking can be implemented, and so much more.
Joining us today is Jarred Aasen, a pharmacist who received Canada’s first federal exemption for a drug-checking service, through his organization Lantern Services.
This episode concludes season 8 of The Regimen. Ashley and Lucas had so much fun during this experience as co hosts. Thank you for all of the support these last few weeks!
Tune into The Regimen: your updates for Rhode Island public health. Join our discussion about how we believe ChatGPT and other AI models may be implemented into the healthcare system.
Listen to hear more about what AI is currently capable of and what issues may need to be resolved before taking a large role.
All this and more on the latest episode of The Regimen!
Tune into The Regimen - your updates for Rhode Island public health. Join our discussion about the pharmacists role in cannabis, possible drug-drug interactions to be aware of in terms of cannabis, and more!
We are joined by Dr. Lauren Vrabel, a cannabis pharmacist from Pittsburgh where she is also a preceptor to pharmacy students. Be sure to learn all about this and more on the latest episode of The Regimen!
Tune into The Regimen: your updates for Rhode Island public health. Join our discussion about the pharmacist role in syringe access and how to implement harm reduction strategies in the pharmacy.
We are happy to have Dr. T. Stephen Jones with us on this episode discussing his work as an expert in his field of epidemiology as well as his efforts to reduce stigma in the public.
All this and more on the latest episode of The Regimen!
Tune into the STAT Regimen - your STAT update for what is going on in Rhode Island public health! Learn about the bills that were just recently passed during the 2023 legislative session. Listen in to hear about the bills we are hoping to pass next year.
We would like to give a special shoutout to everyone involved in getting these bills passed and look forward to working with everyone again soon!
Tune into The Stat Regimen - your STAT update for what is going on in Rhode Island public health! Learn about the most recent mpox updates including who is considered high risk, how mpox is transmitted, and preventative measures.
Tune into The Regimen - your updates for Rhode Island public health. Join our discussion about the pharmacist role in breast cancer screening and prevention, as well as the newest recommendation for mammogram screening to begin at the age of forty.
We are joined by three amazing guests! Dr. Britny Brown, an oncologist pharmacist whose current clinical practice site at Smilow Cancer Center at Westerly Hospital. Also joining us are Cassie Capezza and Erica Lee, two Doctor of Pharmacy Students at the University of Rhode Island.
Tune into the STAT Regimen - your STAT update for what is going on in Rhode Island public health! Learn about the recent wildfire smoke that have been blanketing the East Coast and Midwest. Listen in to hear how this extreme weather can cause health problems and learn how to protect yourself and others from it and more!
Tune into the STAT Regimen - your STAT update for what is going on in Rhode Island public health! Learn about the current backorder and shortages of many ADHD treatment medications. Listen in to hear updates on when this production issue is estimated to be resolved, as well as advice for those still having difficulties getting their ADHD medications!
Many patients with chronic conditions have difficulties affording the specialty medications that come with it, resulting in worsening health outcomes as well as additional stressors to their daily lives. Learn about potential solutions that pharmacists and other healthcare provider can do to help patients! Also listen to our special guest Tracie Souza and her experiences living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and what she went through to get the medications she is currently taking. All this and more on the latest episode of The Regimen!
Tune into the STAT Regimen - your STAT update for what is going on in Rhode Island public health! Learn about the recent FDA approval of nalmefene, a long-acting opioid antagonist. listen in to hear updates on some of the concerns, and how it compares to naloxone.
Tune into The STAT Regimen - your STAT update for what is going on in Rhode Island public health! Learn about the recent FDA approval of Brixadi, a long acting buprenorphine! Listen in to hear updates on some of the concerns, the differences with other medications like Sublocade and more!
Welcome back to The Regimen, a public health podcast! Listen to meet our hosts for season 8, Lucas Nicolau, Ashley Chiarello and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg, and to get a sneak peek at what we will be discussing throughout this season.
Just in time for National Hepatitis Awareness Month, we discuss the regimen for eliminating hepatitis. With topics ranging from policy advocacy to drug decriminalization, tune in to hear our conversation with guest Dr. Adrienne Simmons, PharmD, MS, Director of Programs for the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable.
Oral health is critical to many facets of well-being. From how we eat, talk, and even smile, the impact dentistry can have on an individual's quality of life is impressive. Listen into our conversation with Dr. Connie Wang, PharmD and DMD candidate, to learn more about the intersection between public and oral health.
We know that our social determinants of health play a huge role in the state of public health - but what else can pharmacies do to to help their communities beyond medications and immunizations? Listen in to our conversation with Dr. Annie Eisenbeis, PharmD, MBA, as we discuss how Community Health Workers can play a valuable role in the places they serve, and strategies you can take from these models to implement in your own practice.
Joined by Dr. Caitlyn Blake, a PGY2 Medication Use Safety & Policy Resident, we discuss the current state of misinformation impacting us today in healthcare & beyond. Listen to learn more about practical solutions to misinformation, communicating strategies for media literacy, and more!
Joined by guests Dr. Anita Jacobson, PharmD and Ashley Zanetis, PharmD Candidate 2023, we discuss the recent approval of naloxone for over the counter use. Will cost impact the true accessibility of this switch? Should naloxone be placed in public settings? Will this be a behind-the-counter medication, or will we be seeing supply right in the aisles? Listen to hear more!
Tune into our first ever episode of The STAT Regimen - your STAT update for what is going on in Rhode Island public health policy! Joined by guest Dr. Chris Federico, our hosts discuss recent bills making their way through the RI Senate. Listen in to hear updates on pharmacist prescribed hormonal contraception, tobacco cessation medications, HIV prevention medications, and more.
Welcome back to The Regimen, a public health podcast! Listen to meet our hosts for season 7, Brindley Rospars and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg, and to get a sneak peek at what we will be discussing throughout this season.
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TOBACCO USE!
We are so excited to share this week’s episode! The Regimen for Smoking Cessation, featuring incredibly special guests Anne DiGiulio of the American Lung Association, and Julia Doherty of The Rhode Island Department of Health. Don’t miss out while we break down the current landscape for tobacco & nicotine use on both a state and national level.
The Regimen team is incredibly thankful for Anne and Julia lending their time to share insightful perspectives, teach us more about tobacco & nicotine use, and advocate for smoking cessation and improving public health.
Check out the links below for more information on our podcast topics in the episode!
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American Academy of Pediatrics, recommendations for clinicians on Tobacco Use in Pediatric Patients - visit: https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/tobacco-control-and-prevention/youth-tobacco-cessation/tobacco-use-considerations-for-clinicians/
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For more data from the Rhode Island Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System visit: https://app.powerbigov.us/view?r=eyJrIjoiZmMyMWVkOWYtMDM0ZC00MTdiLWE3MTEtYzU4YWQ5YWM5MWFhIiwidCI6IjUyY2E2YTU0LTQ0NjUtNDYzNS1iZmYzLTY1ZDBhODQxMjI4OCJ9
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For more information about tobacco treatment insurance coverage in Rhode Island visit: https://health.ri.gov/healthrisks/tobacco/for/insuranceproviders/
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More information on Smoke Free Air Laws - visit: https://www.lung.org/policy-advocacy/tobacco/smokefree-environments/smokefree-air-laws
If you or someone you know is looking to quit tobacco or nicotine products, please call or click on the information below:
- For more information about nicotine dependence treatment for youth, visit MyLifeMyQuit.com for resources and free, confidential support
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Or text “Start” to 36072
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For more information about free help to quit smoking or vaping in Rhode Island, visit the Rhode Island Nicotine Helpline:
- Call 1-800-Quit-Now or visit QuitNowRI.com
- Free, safe, and effective services are available to reduce nicotine dependence and quit for good.
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Check out this weeks episode on The Regimen for Emerging Vaccines, with featured guest and esteemed URI College of Pharmacy Professor Dr. Kelly Matson. Who better share education and talk about pediatrics than our very own pediatric specialist. Hear about the most recent developments for novel vaccines for RSV and more on this week of The Regimen.
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Listen in with former RIDOC Medical Director Dr. Justin Berk as he shares his experience and hot takes on the RI Prison system and the carceral system as a whole. From OUD, housing, and the COVID-19 pandemic, we cover it all.
Tune in to listen to the Season 6 Premiere of The regimen Public Health Podcast. New Host Jake Lawrence PharmD ’23, and standing host Jeffrey Bratberg PharmD take a deep dive into recent social media phenomenons and miracle diabetes medications- GLP-1 Ra drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Today we are joined by two very special guests - Registered Pharmacist, URI College of Pharmacy Professor and Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educator, Dr. Lisa Cohen, to give her expert opinion on these hot to market drugs, and Register Nurse and URI Alum, Angelina Aguiar, to discuss her personal experience using Saxenda, a GLP-1 indicated for weight loss, and why she ultimately chose to stop therapy.
All this and more on this weeks season premiere of The Regimen!
Welcome back! Tune in for a sneak peak at the great topics and discussion we have planned for Season 6 of The Regimen, a public health podcast.
Tune in to hear about the recently expanded access of mifepristone, now able to be dispensed through REMS certified pharmacies. Today we are joined by two amazing guests- family medicine Dr. Andrea Arena and third-year Brown medical student, Rachel Moody, in discussing the current landscape of medication abortion, barriers to access, recommendations for reproductive justice advocacy, and more!
In 2022, the opioid crisis claimed over 100,000 lives. Expanding access to medication assisted substance use disorder treatment has never been so critical. Now, with the DEA X-waiver eliminated, the opportunity to provide life saving treatment is that much easier. This week The Regimen is proud to welcome the team responsible for a pivotal study that evaluated a pharmacy based approach to buprenorphine treatment. Today we get an exclusive behind the scenes look at the efforts that made this research possible and first-hand evidence of its impact on patients.
We're joined this week by two fantastic guests, Dr. Virginia Lemay and Dr. Audrey Whalen. We discuss potential benefits and barriers to expanding point of care testing and the changing landscape of medication administration services in community pharmacies.
Listen to hear our hosts joined by two amazing guests- Joseph Kennedy and Russel Scarpa in discussing the changing landscape of information exchange, the "right" to spread health misinformation, and it's detrimental effects on public health.
Welcome back! We're kicking off our second year and season 5 of The Regimen by giving you a glimpse into what we have planned for 2023.
Dr Rob Dufresne joins us to discuss psychedelic drugs, their potential uses in the treatment of mental health disorders, and their status as controlled substances.
Dr. Amy Nunn, the Executive Director at the Rhode Island Public Health Institute and a key founder of Open-Door Health, joins us to discuss HIV exposure, vulnerable populations such as LGBTQ+ communities, and how infection risks can be minimized using PrEP therapy.
Dr. Lynn Taylor, director of RI Defeats Hep C and physician director of HIV and Viral Hepatitis Services at CODAC Behavioral Health, joins us to discuss efforts to eliminate Hepatitis C Virus in Rhode Island and the role Pharmacists can play in its prevention, treatment, and education.
Joined by associate professor of sociology at Saint Louis University, Professor Elizabeth Chiarello, this episode discusses professional ethics and conscience clauses as they relate to pharmacy.
On this episode, we are joined by our fellow co-host, Dr Bratberg, to discuss the monkeypox virus infection in the United States and other non-endemic countries; including how it it transmitted, diagnosed, prevented and treated.
On this episode of The Regimen, we are joined by Dr. Nick Dorich, Pharmacy Quality Solutions Associate Director of Pharmacy Accounts and host of the Quality Corner Show. We discuss methods for measuring health care quality, and how they can be applied to the measurement of pharmacy quality in improving patient care.
Hey everyone, Season 4 of The Regimen is here! Listen to hear what topics we will be discussing in the upcoming season - quality measures, monkey-pox, Hepatitis C, Lyme Disease, psychedelics, PREP/STI care and more!
The Regimen returns for its fourth season. Meet co-hosts Amanda Rocha and Zachary Oquendo, and join us for weekly episodes as we discuss topics like infectious diseases, pharmacy quality measures, and more.
On this episode, we welcomed Dr. Chris Federico and Dr. Sally Rafie to The Regimen. Chris is the President of the Rhode Island Pharmacist Association, and Sally is the founder of the Birth Control Pharmacist Project. Chris and Sally joined us to discuss legislation and implementation of pharmacist prescribed hormonal contraception here in Rhode Island.
On this episode of The Regimen, we welcome Dr. Erica Estus and Lisa Morris, pharmacists who are involved with American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. Listen to our discussion about their roles in ASCP, how they advocate for their patients, as well as the importance of student pharmacist participation in pharmacy organizations.
On this episode of The Regimen, we welcome Dr. Thomas Franko, an ambulatory care pharmacist and associate professor of pharmacy practice at Wilkes University. Dr. Franko joins us to discuss the draft CDC clinical practice guideline for prescribing opioids as well as the pharmacist’s role in pain management.
On this episode of The Regimen, we welcome Dr. Booth Wainscoat, an infectious disease consultant, to discuss COVID-19 vaccines, fear surrounding COVID-19, and long-haul COVID. Dr. Wainscoat tells us about his experience treating patients with COVID-19, and how difficult it can be to talk about. We also discuss some myths surrounding COVID-19 vaccines, and what scientists are working on to disprove these claims.
Hey listeners, the first episode of Season 3 of The Regimen is here! We are joined by Karen Ernst, executive director at Voices for Vaccines, to discuss vaccine misinformation, vaccine hesitancy, and where to find credible vaccine information.
Hey everyone, Season 3 of The Regimen is here! Listen to hear what topics we will be discussing in the upcoming season - misinformation, COVID-19, geriatrics, the benefit of patient counseling, pharmacist prescribed hormonal contraception, and more!
To wrap up season 2 we welcome URI/Walgreens PGY-1 community resident Dr. Joe Honig and URI PharmD Candidate and former public health student Mike Burkett to discuss advocacy projects they have been working on throughout the year and how pharmacists can advocate for the profession.
This week we were live at Seminar by the Sea with special guests Dr. Kelly Matson and Dr. Erica Hardy to discuss the updated CDC STI guidelines and expedited partner therapy, or EPT and how we can increase the access to this service.
This week we welcome Dr. Anita Jacobson to The Regimen to discuss pharmacist prescriptive authority. We also take a look at hormonal contraceptive and tobacco cessation prescribing bills introduced in Rhode Island and across the country and how passage of those bills will benefit public health.
Hey Regimen listeners! Listen to our new episode where we tackle pharmacist portrayal in the media with our special guests, Dr. Britney Brown and PharmD Candidates Caroline Sweeney and Johnny Trolander. We discuss how pharmacists are portrayed and how we can change that portrayal in the future.
Hey Regimen listeners, the first episode of season 2 is here! Did you know that the new HIV PrEP guidelines recommend a new injectable medication? Did you know that pharmacists can administer this medication in most states pursuant to a valid prescription? Listen to hear us talk about HIV PrEP, how pharmacists can increase access and use of PrEP, and the benefits of pharmacist medication administration.
Hey listeners, tune in to our final episode of season 1 of The Regimen. This week we welcomed special guest Dr. Vibhuti Arya to talk with us about drug decriminalization and what that means for public health and pharmacists. Make sure to subscribe to The Regimen and be on the lookout for season 2!
Hey Listeners, Season 2 of the Regimen is here! Listen to preview the topics we will be diving into for the upcoming season - HIV PrEP, Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Contraceptive Bills, EPT and Sexual Health, and more!
Hey Regimen listeners! We have a very special guest on our show this week to talk about drug decriminalizaiton!! Listen to this little clip to find out who it is!
Hey Regimen listeners! Do you feel burned out after this long ride of the COVID-19 pandemic? Well, fear not. We talk about burnout here on The Regimen because we care about healthcare workers. Let us know what you think!
Hello everyone! We are back again with another episode of The Regimen. This week we discussed all of our anti-virals out there in the treatment guidelines of COVID-19. We discussed renal dose adjustments, side effects, availability of products, racial disparities in COVID treatment, and more! We can't wait for you to listen.
Hey listeners! Here's a snippet of what we're going to be discussing tomorrow. Get ready to listen to us discuss monoclonal antibodies, ineffective covid-19 treatments, anti-virals, antimicrobial stewardship, and more!
Hey listeners! Listen to our new episode, featuring Chris Federico, where we discuss masking, vaccines, OMICRON, and pharmacy advocacy. Follow us on Twitter @PharmDPubHealth. Can't wait to hear what you guys think!
Welcome back to the Regimen! Tune in for a sample of what we will be discussing tomorrow with Dr. Jef Bratberg and Rhode Island Pharmacist Association President, Chris Federico.
Hello everyone! We are back with another episode on The Regimen. Tune in to hear our guest speakers, a current pharmacy student and a pharmacy resident, discuss how their mental health and emotional stability was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope that you will enjoy our discussion.
Hello everyone! We are back again with a very exciting topic: mental health during the pandemic. Listen in to hear more about how college students mental health was affected by the pandemic and how they dealt with it!
Listen now to the latest updates about the COVID-19 pandemic, Pfizer’s vaccine trial for children aged 2-5 years old, and Dr. Ginger Lemay, Rhode Island Pharmacist Association President-Elect, discussing her experiences with and best practices for vaccinating children.
Hello everyone! We are so excited to introduce "The Regimen." A discussion where public health pharmacists, pharmacy students, and their guests discuss the latest public health issues relevant to all health care providers, their patients, and policymakers. Listen to find out how pharmacists and pharmacy students like me can improve population health, health equity, and patient care through advocacy and education. This is a little introduction to what our first episode is going to be about.