In episode 2 of the Communicating Vaccines series, URI PharmD students Brendan Wicks, Emma Riccio, & Erin Mehr delve into the vaccination of pregnant mothers and why so much uncertainty remains around vaccine uptake in this population. Join guest host Dr. Russ Scarpa URI '24 to unravel concerns, navigate the signs, and identify the barriers surrounding expectant mothers who are expecting answers. (Recorded April 4, 2024)

In episode 1 of the Communicating Vaccines class podcast series, URI PharmD students Vinny Alfiero, Cormac Foley, Kayla Scofield, and Kaitlyn Staskywicz delve into the vaccination of healthcare workers and why vaccine uptake is so important in this population. Join guest host Dr. Jef Bratberg to unravel concerns, navigate the signs, and identify the barriers to healthcare worker vaccination. (Recorded March 26, 2024)

With the 2024 Rhode Island state legislative session over, we are back for our annual legislative status update with Chris Federico. 

Listen to find out what happened with bills to expand no-cost insurance coverage of HIV preventative medications, preserve patient choice to access essential medications, and even kratom legalization.

Ever had a UTI? You probably took antibiotics and they worked. Listen in to see if alternatives to antibiotics work just as well!

Joining us today is Kaitlyn Staskywicz, a rising P3 student at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. Listen-in for a fascinating discussion on her Indian Health Service (IHS) Junior COSTEP internship experience and the innovative roles of pharmacists in this branch of the Public Health Service.

Joining us today is Dr. Olutosin Ojugbele, MD, a medical director at the Rhode Island Department of Health! Listen-in for a fascinating discussion on sun safety and how to protect yourself from sunburns to skin cancer.

Kratom is likely coming to Rhode Island - will increased access help or harm? Listen in to this STAT episode of The Regimen to find out more!

On this episode of The Regimen, Amanda Petrarca, PharmD, RPh joins us to discuss opioid-sparing treatment pathways and how they’re being used in medical procedures in Rhode Island!

Finally, male birth control! On this STAT episode of The Regimen, we will discuss what types of male contraceptives are in development and how this will impact the world of reproductive health.

On this episode of The Regimen, we discuss medicinal plants and how they can be used for their health benefits!

Featuring Dr. Navindra Seeram, PhD, a professor and Chair of the Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Department at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy.

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