The Regimen

🎙️ Season 17 Trailer – The Regimen PodcastWelcome to Season 17 of The Regimen!This season, your hosts Chansonida Uk, PharmD Candidate ’25, and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg are bringing the energy and diving deep into the bold, the hot topics, and the fascinating world of pharmacy and public health. From navigating the impact of HHS funding cuts to exploring how pharmacists are stepping beyond the counter to take on expanded roles in patient care—this season is packed with timely conversations and expert insights.Expect fresh perspectives, engaging conversations, and a lineup of special guests from across the pharmacy universe, sharing stories, challenges, and the evolving landscape of healthcare.Stay tuned—Season 17 is just getting started!

This week we continue our conversation on body-affirming care with Dr. Joe Nardolillo, PharmD, BCACP. Tune in as we discuss common misconceptions and how to provide the best care possible.

In this very special bonus episode previous co-host Allie O'Brien, PharmD 2025 is back with two guests to give us an update on pharmacy advocacy and legislation in Rhode Island!

This episode we sat down with Dr. Mic Pacheco to discuss all things body-affirming care! Listen in to hear how we as pharmacists can make an impact on this underrepresented group!

This week, we spoke with Dr. Ashley Buchanan, DrPH, about data access and the importance of public data. Listen in as we discuss how this data is collected, stored, and used to increase health equity and science!Follow us on  @PharmDPubHealth on Instagram and connect with us on LinkedIn. Turn on post notifications so you never miss an episode!

Listen in to hear about the current measles outbreak in West Texas and how pharmacists can help combat this deadly disease. Learn about the MMR vaccine and common misconceptions regarding measles transmission and treatment!Follow us on  @PharmDPubHealth on Instagram and connect with us on LinkedIn. Turn on post notifications so you never miss an episode!

Get ready for a brand new season of The Regimen- co-hosted by Madi Hartling, URI PharmD Candidate '25, Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA. This season we will dive into pharmacy and the arts, gender-affirming care, and many more exciting topics! Be sure to follow us on  @PharmDPubHealth on Instagram  and connect with us on LinkedIn. Turn on post notifications so you never miss an episode!

In this episode ofThe Regimen, we dive into an initiative that Allie has spent the past six weeks working on— a Rhode Island state senate bill that would requireResidential Assistants (RAs) to be trained in Narcan administration and ensure dorms are stocked with this life-saving medication.Listen in as we break down why this legislation is critical, how it would work if passes, and the impact it could have on colleges campuses across Rhode Island!

Weight loss drugs have taken the world by storm - dominating headlines, social media, and conversations across healthcare. Once class in particular, the Glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists like semaglutide or Ozempic, have become a cutting-edge therapy, celebrated not only for their efficacy in weight loss but also their benefits in kidney and heart disease protection.But what if their impact goesBEYOND weight loss? 

It feels like every day, our phones are bombarded with notifications about yet another risk factor linked to cancer—whether it's food, environmental influences, or lifestyle habits. With the recent Surgeon General's advisory highlighting the cancer risks of alcohol, many are left grappling with a tough question: how do we weigh the risks against the benefits when it comes to alcohol and cancer? Alcohol consumption is now thethird leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., increasing the risk of at least seven types of cancer.Join us as we chat withDr. Britny BrownandDr. Erica Lee and delve into the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory, exploring the research and data that highlight the urgency behind advocating for warning labels 🎙️