The 5 Professional New Year's Resolutions I Made This Year
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I enjoy viewing the New Year as an opportunity to make changes in my life over the course of the year. This year, I decided to focus on my professional development…
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5 Ways to Stay Sane During the Holiday Rush
/The holiday season can be overwhelmingly busy in the pharmacy and bring a lot of challenges…
Read MoreWhy You Should and How to Make Your Own Granola
/Granola is a crunchy, tasty treat that usually comes with with things like yogurt or acai bowls. It can be sweet with a lot of different things mixed in. A lot of store bought granolas have added sugars and ingredients like sweetened dried fruits or chocolate…
Read MoreHow I Choose the Right Clients for my Consulting Business
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In my work as a business development consultant for independent pharmacies, the hardest part of my job is choosing the right clients. Especially if you’re first starting out, it might feel like you have to work with anyone who is willing to pay you…
Read More3 Reasons for Patients to Add Chia Seeds to Their Diet
/Chia seeds have often been called a "superfood" - but are they really that good for you?
Yes! Chia seeds can be a great addition to a patient's diet, especially if they are looking for healthier alternatives to common breakfast items like pastries or sugar-filled yogurts…
Read MoreStay Prepared for Another Pandemic (or any emergency)!
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This pandemic has shown how unprepared most of us were for a real emergency. As the world begins to “return to normal”, it’s a good idea to make sure you’re ready if anything like this happens again…
Read MoreHow to Address Coronavirus Fears and Questions
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I’ve been getting more and more calls and questions from worried patients about the coronavirus at my pharmacy. It’s been challenging to respond when the situation continues to rapidly evolve and new information is available every day…
Read MoreWhat Pharmacists Can Do About the Opioid Crisis
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Have you seen the Netflix series “The Pharmacist”? I watched it the other day and really enjoyed it! It was inspiring to see how this pharmacist turned a personal tragedy into a professional triumph.
It is mostly about the opioid crisis in the United States…
Read MoreWhy You Should Be Talking to Your Patients About Nutrition
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Poor nutrition is largely associated with most chronic diseases. Pharmacists shouldn't be afraid to ask patient's about their diet. It's a huge factor in their health outcomes so it should definitely be a part of any counseling session, especially for someone newly diagnosed with hypertension, dyslipidemia or diabetes. As a health care provider with frequent access to patients, you can easily made an impact on your patient's health by educating them about nutrition and helping them make healthier food choices…
Read MoreWhat I Learned at the APhA Travel Health Services Training Program (And Why You Should Attend Trainings Like It!)
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At the end of September, I took APhA’s Pharmacy-Based Travel Health Services Advanced Competency Training Program. I traveled up to the Bay Area from Southern California to take the class in Oakland - because learning is always more fun when combined with traveling!
I learned so much at the training. Here are the highlights:
Travel health is basically risk management. Pharmacists can help educate patients about…
4 Reasons You Should Recommend Oatmeal as a Healthy Breakfast Option to Patients (Plus the Perfect Easy Fall Recipe!)
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Oatmeal is a healthier alternative to common breakfasts that a lot of your patients are eating - like bagels, pastries and cereals. Asking patients about their diet and what they eat for breakfast is a quick intervention you can make to help them - especially those with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes - achieve their blood sugar, weight loss and health goals. They might be eating foods that work against their goals and you can show them an easy change to make!
Read MoreI’m finally online!
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Creating this website used to feel like just a dream, and to see it become reality has been so exciting! I’ve made great strides in developing my business, and having my website go “live” is a huge milestone. If you’re reading this, THANK YOU and welcome!
I am Dr. Tracy Anderson, Pharm.D, a community pharmacist living in Orange County, California. Watching so many of my patients be dependent on medications, it really inspired me to take control of my own health and want to motivate others to do the same. I am excited to share how I incorporate health and wellness into my own life while I run my own business and I hope to connect with the healthcare community!
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