Medication Management - Part II

Stan, Clarence, Barry, and the Health Chatter team chat with Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, President of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, and Dr. Ai-Ja Jackson, licensed pharmacist, about Medication Management—and explore the central question: “Should we just medicate?” Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, PharmD, MPH, exemplifies the intersection of clinical expertise and public health advocacy in pharmacy practice. An alum of the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and School of Public Health, her diverse career spans 15 years in Pharmacy Benefit Management and over 5 years as a Medication Therapy Management pharmacist in community practice. Her commitment to healthcare equity shines through her work addressing infant mortality, opioid abuse prevention, and her service on the Minnesota Department of Human Services Drug Formulary Committee, where she helps shape medication access policies across the state. Dr. Ai-Ja Jackson, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist with over five years of experience in hospital and specialty pharmacy settings. Having begun her career in acute care in Baton Rouge, she now focuses on U.S. specialty biologics access and pharmacogenomics program implementation to improve patient outcomes. Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Jackson is deeply committed to advancing health literacy and mentorship as a Wellness & Education Program Strategist at Victory Rock Prep and a Board Member at Edison Academics. Her work bridges patient care, education, and community impact, highlighting how pharmacists can drive both clinical excellence and social change. Join us for an enlightening discussion about when medication is the right solution—and when it might not be. Join the conversation at healthchatterpodcast.com Brought to you in support of Hue-MAN, who is Creating Healthy Communities through Innovative Partnerships. More about their work can be found at https://www.huemanpartnershipalliance.org/