Pharmacists' Role In Public Health: Side Effects May Include Hope

About this episode

The episode discusses the crucial role of pharmacists in public health and the barriers they face in maximizing their impact on healthcare access and patient outcomes.

In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Christina Madison to explore the vital yet underutilized role of pharmacists in the healthcare system. The scientists discuss how pharmacists can significantly improve healthcare access and patient outcomes when empowered to practice at the full scope of their training. Dr. Madison examines the barriers preventing pharmacists from fulfilling their potential as healthcare providers, emphasizing the critical importance of community pharmacies in public health. The conversation addresses the implications of the newly launched TrumpRx program while advocating for greater recognition of pharmacists as essential members of the healthcare team. Throughout the episode, the experts emphasize the importance of building trust in healthcare professionals and leveraging pharmacists' expertise to strengthen the overall healthcare system. Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qoM2n5olkzo Handle @ The Public Health Pharmacist (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn) Handle @ PublicHealthRx (TikTok and X) https://youtu.be/m50-QoIbtZQ https://wapo.st/3OeLC93 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CaEbMUb5RYZ2NwQUb3i-6VQEih_0Dt6G/view (00:00)…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jess, Sarah

Guest: Dr. Christina Madison

Topics covered

• pharmacists in healthcare
• public health
• healthcare access
• patient outcomes
• community pharmacies
• TrumpRx program

Keywords

• pharmacists
• public health
• healthcare access
• patient outcomes
• TrumpRx
• community pharmacies
• healthcare professionals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TrumpRx, The Public Health Pharmacist, PublicHealthRx, community pharmacies

More episodes of Unbiased Science

• Season 6 Rerun - Pediatricians: Not About The Benjamins, Baby · June 3, 2026 · 34 min
• The Research Forgot Women. Alzheimer’s Didn’t. · May 27, 2026 · 53 min
• Ready or Not? Mostly Not: America's Preparedness Report Card · May 20, 2026 · 36 min
• The Estrogen Files: We Are Releasing Everything · May 13, 2026 · 40 min
• Don't Sleep on Melatonin Science · May 6, 2026 · 33 min
• Peptides: Know What Amino? (with Dr. Leigh Baxt) · April 29, 2026 · 40 min