Hersey Pharmacy Focused on Functional Medicine and Reducing the Need for Prescriptions with Dr. Keith Hersey

Keith Hersey is a licensed pharmacist in Durham, North Carolina, and the owner of Hersey Pharmacy. Keith was born in New York but raised in North Carolina, and from the time he was in high school, he's had a passion and desire to help people live healthy lives.  After graduating high school, he went on to receive his PharmD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For nearly twenty years he worked as a community pharmacist for Eckerd, Rite Aid, and Walgreens. In 2020 he started his own pharmacy (Hersey Pharmacy).  Keith has a wealth of experience and expertise in functional medicine. His purpose is to help people learn to reduce their use of medications. Keith has been married to his wife Deborah for 28 years and he loves spending time with their son Jordan and his dog and cat Karma and Mimi. ✨A few highlights from the show:   1. Pharmacogenomic tests look for changes or variants in genes that may determine whether a medication could be an effective treatment for you or whether you could have side effects from a specific medication. Learn more: https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/pharmacogenetic-tests/  2. Functional medicine is a systems biology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. Each symptom or differential diagnosis may be one of many contributing to an individual’s illness. Learn more about functional medicine and cancer care: https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/functional-medicine-approaches-to-cancer-care/  3. One of the major health disparities is people who work but can't afford health insurance or they don't qualify for programs like Medicaid due to their income. 💊👨🏾‍⚕️Connect and learn more about Dr. Hersey: Website: Currently being updated. Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/oMGRLRt7gKFfjGA49  Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Hersey-Pharmacy/100063624362141  Instagram: instagram.com/herseypharmacy   Twitter: twitter.com/herseypharmacy   🦄About Me: In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.  As a Cancer Doula, I use my 12 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as your personal guide and patient advocate. Schedule a 30-minute Meet and Greet call to confidentially share the challenges you are facing and learn more about how I can support you. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery  Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/. Connect with me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/talayadendy/), or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter https://bit.ly/OTOSNewsletter) to get information and resources related to cancer.  💜Please share this podcast with others! Thanks for joining us on today's episode of the Navigating Cancer TOGETHER podcast! Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation, or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.       Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.