Trailblazers Podcast
The Trailblazers Podcast, hosted by the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA), dives into the personal stories of pharmacy leaders and innovators who are redefining the healthcare landscape. Each month, we’ll sit down to hear what ignited these leaders’ passion for pharmacy, as well as discuss challenges, triumphs and lessons learned along the way along the way. This series is hosted by IPA’s Executive Vice President & CEO, Kate Gainer, alongside IPA’s current President of the Board of Trustees. Get ready to embark on a trailblazing adventure that will forever change the way you view pharmacy!
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Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
During this episode of the Trailblazers Podcast, IPA CEO Kate Gainer sits down with IPA President John Hamiel, Regional Director of Pharmacy at MercyOne Northeast Iowa, and Sara Wiedenfeld, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, to discuss failing forward, career changes, and more!
Sara Wiedenfeld, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She practices in family medicine at UIHC – Sioux City. She has previously been on faculty at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy and practiced at MercyOne Siouxland. She is a 2007 graduate of Drake University and completed a PGY1 residency at Siouxland Medical Education Foundation. Dr. Wiedenfeld is certified by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties in Pharmacotherapy and Ambulatory Care. Her practice interests include primary care, wellness and women’s health.
Resources from today’s episode:
Pharmacist-Led Annual Wellness Visits: A Review
Pharmacist led Medicare annual wellness visits at a family medicine clinic
The ABCs of the Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)
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Sara Wiedenfeld
Kate Gainer
John Hamiel
Iowa Pharmacy Association
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Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
During this episode of the Trailblazers Podcast, IPA CEO Kate Gainer sits down with IPA President John Hamiel, Regional Director of Pharmacy at MercyOne Northeast Iowa, and Omobola (Bola) Thompson, Population Health Pharmacist for MercyOne’s PHSO, to discuss learning from setbacks, embracing the unexpected, and more!
Bola Thompson is a pharmacist with over a decade of experience. She graduated from the University of Lagos, Nigeria in 2011 and completed her Master’s in Public Health with a focus on Community and Behavioral Health Promotion from the University of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is the pioneer pharmacist of the MercyOne Population Health Services Organization (PHSO). Bola’s work at the PHSO involves targeted chronic disease management by collaborating with the medical group and care management staff, in addition to addressing social influencers of health, shared decision-making, and motivational interviewing to help patients navigate the complexity of health care, reduce cost, and chart their path to improved health outcomes. She enjoys using data to make informed decisions for the greater good of the community and is a health equity advocate and enthusiast. Bola is also an avid traveler who loves meeting new people and learning about new cultures.
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Omobola Thompson
Kate Gainer
John Hamiel
Iowa Pharmacy Association
Watch for the next episode of the Trailblazers Podcast on the first Friday of the month. Subscribe today so you don’t miss an episode!
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
During this episode of the Trailblazers Podcast, IPA CEO Kate Gainer sits down with IPA President John Hamiel, Regional Director of Pharmacy at MercyOne Northeast Iowa, and Samm Anderegg, Chief Executive Officer at DocStation, to discuss professional identity, forging your path, and more!
Samm Anderegg, PharmD, MS is the Chief Executive Officer at DocStation, the software platform that gets pharmacies paid for services. As CEO, Samm plays an active role in product, strategy, marketing, and business development.
Dr. Anderegg graduated from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. He completed residency training and a combined Master’s program specializing in Pharmacy Administration & Leadership at the University of Kansas Health-System.
Resources from today’s episode:
DocStation Website
Pharmacist Burnout: The Silent Majority
Pharmacy HIT Collaborative
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Samm Anderegg
Kate Gainer
John Hamiel
Iowa Pharmacy Association
Watch for the next episode of the Trailblazers Podcast on the first Friday of the month. Subscribe today so you don’t miss an episode!