PQS Quality Corner Show

Student Pharmacists Discuss Public Health Advocacy

June 07, 2022 PQS Season 3 Episode 18
PQS Quality Corner Show
Student Pharmacists Discuss Public Health Advocacy
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The Quality Corner Show welcomes Zachary Oquendo, P4 Pharmacy Student at the University of a Rhode Island College of Pharmacy (URI) and Amanda Rocha, URI PharmD Candidate 2022 to discuss the public health role for pharmacists with Host Nick Dorich, PharmD, PQS Senior Manager of Pharmacy Accounts. 

In this episode, Oquendo and Rocha explain how every pharmacist is a public health provider, and they provide examples related to immunizations, opioid and substance use, and test & treat programs.

Introduction
Pharmacist's Role in Improving Vaccination Rates
Pharmacist's Role in Opioids and Substance Use
Pharmacist's Role in Test & Treat Programs
Closing