#25: From Treatment To Prevention: A Pharmacist's Journey

Today's episode features Ahunna Freeman, PharmD, BCGP   Dr. Ahunna Freeman is a Nigerian American. She completed her undergraduate studies in Chemistry at The University of North Carolina at Asheville. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2009. Ahunna began her career in pharmacy as a community pharmacist in one of the big box retail pharmacy giants. There, she fell in love with problem-solving using her skills and expertise. In 2014, Ahunna quit corporate America, opened Southside Discount Pharmacy with her husband, and began the journey of pharmacy ownership, preceptorship, and entrepreneurship. She is the president of Aligned Care LLC, a healthcare company that endorses a team-based approach to patient care in community practices. Aligned Care LLC provides consulting services to pharmacists and other healthcare providers as well as preventive care services for medical practices. Ahunna is an established trusted pillar of support for health and wellness in her virtual and in-person communities. She is passionate about preventive care, clinical services in community pharmacies, patient education/health literacy, and pharmacist-provider collaborations that provide real patient care solutions in community practices.    You can connect with Ahunna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahunna-freeman-pharmd-bcgp-582a2a80/  Website: www.AlignedCareLLC.com or www.southsidediscountrx.com    Power gems shared on this episode: How a retail pharmacist shifted from treatment-based care to preventive care How to make a career shift and find joy in your work How to combat challenges with access to, and affordability of medications and how that affects community health How building a community is critical   Next Steps Ready to level up in your career?  Check out these helpful resources. --> https://www.definingpointcc.com/resources  Want to be a part of 'Kairos Conversations: The Inner Circle' for exclusive resources and more? Join the waitlist to express interest.   https://definingpointcc.ck.page/inner-circle-waitlist      Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!