Revolutionizing Maternal Health through Community Pharmacy: Dr. Ahunna Freeman's Impact | MaternalRx

“Being able to speak to my patients and being able to equip them with the knowledge they need to be on their own and take care of themselves is what I love the most about pharmacy, and it’s not hard as a pharmacist to do that.” In this episode, Dr. Danielle Plummer is joined by Dr. Ahunna Freeman, a Nigerian American pharmacist who has dedicated her career to improving maternal health in her community. Dr. Freeman completed her undergraduate studies in Chemistry at The University of North Carolina at Asheville and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2009. Dr. Freeman began her career as a community pharmacist in a large retail pharmacy chain, where she discovered her passion for problem-solving using her skills and expertise. In 2014, she left corporate America to open Southside Discount Pharmacy with her husband, embarking on a journey of pharmacy ownership, preceptorship, and entrepreneurship. She is also the president of Aligned Care LLC, a healthcare company that promotes a team-based approach to patient care and provides consulting services to healthcare providers and preventive care services for medical practices. Dr. Freeman is a trusted pillar of support for health and wellness in both virtual and in-person communities. She is passionate about preventive care, clinical services in community pharmacies, patient education, and health literacy, and pharmacist-provider collaborations that offer real patient care solutions in community practices. In this episode, we discuss: 4:40: NC pharmacists ruling on prescribing birth control (Session Law 2021-110 House Bill 96). NC Pharmacists Prescribing Birth Control 10:28: Dr. Freeman’s bilingual pregnancy education series on YouTube 12:34: Expansion of Dr. Freeman’s services beyond her retail store 13:10: Dr. Freeman’s consulting businesses working with other pharmacists, medical doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Aligned Care LLC 17:00: Maternal support services in Winston-Salem, NC, through her pharmacy. Southside Discount Pharmacy 24:00: Challenges in supporting women’s health in community pharmacy 27:00: Success stories from community pharmacy Join us as we explore how Dr. Ahunna Freeman is making a significant impact on maternal health in her local community through her dedication and innovative approaches. Connect with Dr. Freeman at: www.southsidediscountrx.com/ TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram: Southside Discount Pharmacy https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahunna-freeman-pharmd-bcgp-582a2a80/ https://alignedcarellc.com, an innovative healthcare company Connect with Dr. Plummer at: www.Obstet-Rx.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerplummer/