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Description: Join us as Kate Gainer, Executive Vice President and CEO of the Iowa Pharmacy Association, discusses the transformative shifts in pharmacy practice. Learn about statewide adoption of the new pharmacy standard of care, legislative advocacy, and the future of pharmacy. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

Description: In Episode 59, Melissa talks with Emmeline Paintsil, an educator, pharmacist, and artist. Emmeline’s journey includes a deep commitment to making a positive impact on healthcare and paying it forward through mentoring. They reflect on their collaboration on the Zada Cooper Leadership Symposium and shared commitment to fostering belonging and empowering others to be the best they can be. Finally, Emmeline reveals a big dream and thrilling adventure in the works.

Description: Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters,” hosted by Dr. Christina Madison, to hear Dr. Kate Gainer’s journey in state pharmacy association and how advocacy and legislative initiatives can benefit pharmacists.

Description: Over the last century, delivery models and business practices in community pharmacy drastically changed. In recent years, we’ve seen this trend accelerate significantly. Dr. Randy McDonough, CEO and Co-Owner of Towncrest Pharmacy, discusses the challenges, positive opportunities within community pharmacy, and how to take back the profession with host Gretchen Brummel.

Description: In Episode 49, Melissa talks with Kate Gainer, Executive Vice President (EVP) of the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) and Mom of 4 under the age of 11. They discuss practical tips on work-life integration along with how to prevent burnout. Kate shares her personal experience of not matching in residency and that failure is an important component of both a successful career and a happy life. Finally, she describes lessons learned from mentor and dear friend, Tom Temple, who previously served as IPA EVP and CEO from 1977-2012.

Description: PQS Senior Manager of Pharmacy Accounts, Nick Dorich, PharmD, talks with Kate Gainer, PharmD, Iowa Pharmacy Association Executive Vice President and CEO, about pharmacy burnout and pharmacist well-being. This episode coincides with American Pharmacists Month in October and relates to the upcoming World Mental Health Day slated for October 10, 2021.

Description: Ann Garton, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University, is joined by the Iowa Pharmacy Association’s Vice President of Professional Affairs, Anthony Pudlo, for a discussion about COVID vaccines. He hits on several topics, including how the vaccines were able to get to market so quickly, their differences, the meaning of “effective rate,” common reactions, and so much more.

Description: Ever wonder how advocacy agendas help advance pharmacy practice? Now more than ever it is critical that Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians advocate to take back our profession! Listen in as Kate Gainer, PharmD shares practical ways you can join in and advocate on behalf of pharmacy. This podcast will ensure you are prepared to engage in professional advocacy and make a difference.