This podcast episode looks at the health equity research, the impact of the recent social justice movement on this field, and ways pharmacists can bridge gaps in access to medications, resources, and health information.
SPEAKERS
John E. Clark, PharmD, is an assistant professor in the department of pharmacotherapeutics and clinical research and director of experiential education and pharmacy residency programs at the University of South Florida Health Taneja College of Pharmacy in Tampa. A widely published author and sought-after speaker, Clark’s recent research projects include a historical review of the contributions of African American women in pharmacy and an analysis of the ways early, and now defunct, African American pharmacy schools impacted health disparities.
Dr. Kathleen B. Kennedy, PharmD, is professor and dean of the Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy. She is also the Malcolm Ellington Professor of Health Disparities Research Endowed Professorship and Founding Director of the Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education. Dr. Kennedy is the organizer of the National Conference on Health Disparities, which explores the underlying community and healthcare factors directly impacting health disparities and best practices for providing culturally competent care to reducing those disparities.
Manouchkathe Cassagnol, PharmD, is a clinical professor in the clinical health professions department of the St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, where she also serves as assistant dean of community engagement, equity, and belonging, assistant director of the Urban Institute, and executive director of the Academic Center for Equity and Inclusion, a university-wide initiative. She serves on the faculty for the College’s MOBILE clinic, which provides culturally responsive, patient-centered preventive health, medication management, and health education services.
Aretha Hankinson, JD, joined the ASHP staff in 1995. She serves as ASHP’s primary media contact, manages the work of an outside public relations firm, and trains ASHP staff and members to serve as media spokespersons. She also works closely with ASHP’s Government Relations team to help ASHP members become effective grassroots advocates and to build support for ASHP-PAC, ASHP’s political action committee. Aretha is a graduate of Spelman College and the University of Maryland School of Law.