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Send a text Every thought about your blood pressure? Today, we take a deeper look into what makes blood pressure change as well as how it is typically treated. I am joined by Adam Mareske, PharmD, and Tate Compton, PharmD. They will be giving us what it really looks like for people who have high blood pressure as well as ways to help lower it by means of medication and lifestyle changes.  If you h...

Send a text There is a lot going on in community pharmacy, and today, we will explore all the ways that community pharmacies are growing to help you! Today we are joined by Colton Marcum, PharmD, of Marcum's Pharmacy in Kingsport, Tn. He has found ways to incorporate compounding and test-and-treat into his practice making your care more personal and keeping you out of the doctor's office...

Send a text Today, we are talking about that drip, but we do not mean a person's outfit. Rather, we are talking about a patients insulin drip. Dr. Kayla Dunford, a Critical Care Pharmacist in the ARH system, is no stranger to non-Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Lets jump right in to see why treatment of non-Diabetic Ketoacidosis is important to Dr. Dunford. Hosts: Micah Blankenship  If you have an ide...

Send a text In this episode of the Mountain Remedy podcast, pharmacy students Zavia and Kareen provide a comprehensive overview of sickle cell anemia, a genetic disorder that alters the shape of red blood cells. They explain its genetic cause, common symptoms like pain crises and fatigue, and serious complications such as stroke risk and organ damage. The discussion also covers current treatment o...

Send a text Today, we have a very distinguished guest, Frannie Minton. Frannie along with her family have been contributing to the health of Southwest Virginia for decades. One part of this was her involvement in the R.A.M. clinic. This group has been giving free health services for all who would come. These services include vaccines, eye care, and even dentistry care and so much more than that. S...

Send a text This is the introduction of our newest form of episode where we look into the different professions of in the medical world. We had the honor of having Patrick Spado from Stephen's Compounding Pharmacy in Hilton Head, SC, join us for this episode to share about his career in retail pharmacy. Hosts: Micah Blankenship If you have an idea about any topics you would like to hear about...

Send a text There's a lot to know about ICU medicine and the role of why pharmacists are crucial to keeping things safe. We are joined by pharmacist, Dylan Caudill, to give us a full scope of what it means to be a ICU pharmacist.  Hosts: Ethan Snead and Haydon Caudill If you have an idea about any topics you would like to hear about, reach out to us through our Google Survey: https://forms.gl...

Send a text The Mountain Remedy podcast teams up with the Appalachian College of pharmacy's very own Diversity Task Force to bring better understanding to a minority in the science fields, women. Though in the past, they have been overshadowed by men, women have made tens of thousands of contributions to all science and medical practices. Today, we celebrate women through getting to hear the...

Send a text Inspired by Dr. Wilhelmina Fry and her amazing work in hormonal replacement therapies and compounding experience, we give you a broad insight of all the cool things there is to learn coming out of Stephen's Compounding Pharmacy. From all the different formulations to how different levels of hormones affects you, we got you covered on today's episode. Hosts: Micah Blankenship...

Send a text Need some tips on supplements? Look no further! We got our very own, Dr. Brent Gravelle giving us the "scoop" on what to look for and how to increase the benefits through all our supplements we take. Hosts: Laci Jordan and Amanda Keen If you have an idea about any topics you would like to hear about, reach out to us through our Google Survey: https://forms.gle/tDhxpQVp3MBAPpb...

Send a text They may not need a prescription for them, but they do need our attention. Over the counter drugs (OTCs) are everywhere and most everyone uses them. The only problem is that they are not as safe as everyone thinks they are. Dr. Andy Bowman joins us to tell us about common problems seen in these drugs and how we can all become safer in our OTC sections. Hosts: Ethan Snead and Micah Blan...

Send a text We have all had those thoughts riddled with depression and sadness. Way too often, people are not diagnosed, treated, or helped in their struggle with depression. We hope to break that mold by giving you resources and information related to depression. Remember, there are always people there to help. Hosts: Micah and Ana If you have an idea about any topics you would like to hear about...

Send a text It seems like everyday there is a new contraceptive for ladies and gentlemen, and it can be a bit confusing. Timing, frequency, placement, and so much more goes into it. Thus, we wanted to take time to breakdown the world of contraception that could make your options more clear.  Hosts: Adam and Zavia If you have an idea about any topics you would like to hear about, reach out to us th...

Send a text Every thought about becoming an organ donor? Well, maybe we can convince you today. We have a special quest, Christy Rose, here to give us a run down of her experience being an organ donor and ways that we can help other people through transplantation.  Hosts: Laci and Haydon If you have an idea about any topics you would like to hear about, reach out to us through our Google Survey: h...

Send a text There is a growing epidemic of weight related problems in the world. Many people find themselves getting discouraged with their weight, but we hope today we can share some insight to remove the stigmas and give some encouragement and hope to anyone in their weight-loss journey. So join us in a talk about obesity and what we can do to change the game.  Hosts: Donald and Kareen If you ha...

Send a text Men are the tough and rigid part of the family, but their health issues are nothing to brush off. In the approach of Father's Day, we wanted to remind men of some of the major health issues they can face. So let's take a small review of men's health and ways to help these issues.  Hosts: Dylan and Drew If you have an idea about any topics you would like to hear about, re...

Send a text A lot of things are changing! We are growing here at the Mountain Remedy Podcast. We have gained some new members and are ready to bring you a bunch of episodes. But don't worry, us older members will continue to bring some episodes. We are super excited to bring you more pharmacy and health related items.  If you have an idea about any topics you would like to hear about, reach o...

Send a text There are plants all around us, but there also possible drugs all around us in those plants. So many plants have some amount of medication that you can get from the pharmacy. So in this episode, we look to learn what plants have different drugs in them, the history of natural medicines, and what it looks like today. We are joined by our very own, Dr. Ed Talbott, who is a nature enthusi...

Send a text These days, everything is about Ai. It's on our phones, computers, and even our vehicles, but it is also in our healthcare. With the introduction of Ai into our hospitals and pharmacies, healthcare providers are finding better ways of giving a higher quality of care for their patients. In today's episode, we look into the pros, cons, and all things with artificial intelligenc...

Send a text We all have important women in our lives. They are the strong hold that make a house a home, while also working jobs, feeding kids, and so much more. Today, we discuss health related problems geared toward women and moms with one of our own, Dr. Makayla Funk.  If you have an idea about any topics you would like to hear about, reach out to us through email at podcast@acp.edu or at one o...

Send a text Today, we are going over smoking, and we don't mean meat. Everyone has been exposed to smoking either first-hand or second-hand. Dr. Randall Cole, one of our esteemed guests,  takes us through how to stop smoking and the effects if we don't. So join us as we clear the smoke up.  If you have an idea about any topics you would like to hear about, reach out to us through email a...

Send a text It's Final's Week and students are feeling the heat. Between moving out and stressful exams, we got you covered with tips to make it through.  If you have an idea about any topics you would like to hear about, reach out to us through email at podcast@acp.edu. Also, make sure to look up the Appalachian College of Pharmacy if you are interested in attending pharmacy school.  Th...

Send a text The phrase "Healthcare is a human endeavor" speaks volumes. Though we strive for perfection in all we do as up-and-coming healthcare professionals, we can still make mistakes.  On today's episode, we are talking about medical errors. We will address the fears and worries of medical errors as well as the more humbling side of all of healthcare.  If you have an idea about...

Send a text In the throws of our day-to-day lives, we all can get swamped by anxiety. It's not hard to get so much on our minds and let our thoughts run. In today's episode, we explore anxiety and all its contributing factors.  If you have an idea about any topics you would like to hear about, reach out to us through email at podcast@acp.edu. Also, make sure to look up the Appalachian Co...

Send a text Most everyone has had a shot sometime in their lives. They hurt, but life without them hurt even more. Join us today while one of our own, Dr. Kris Preston, goes through the truths and myths of vaccines, and the amazing work they have done.  If you have an idea about any topics you would like to hear about, reach out to us through email at podcast@acp.edu. Also, make sure to look up th...