EPISODE #21 INTERVIEW WITH DR. KELSEY SCHWANDER

Dr. Kelsey Schwander is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and is founder of BHealth Consulting.  Dr. Schwander received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology from University of California at Santa Barbara. She then completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. After graduation, she completed a postgraduate year one community pharmacy residency at the University of Colorado and Good Day pharmacy. During her residency, Dr. Schwander was a clinical assistant professor, worked in a primary care clinic, helped patients with transitions of care at a hospital, and created clinical programs for retail pharmacies. After her residency, Dr. Schwander became the lead Clinical Pharmacist at Good Day Pharmacy, the largest independently owned pharmacy chain in Colorado. In this position, Dr. Schwander created numerous clinical programs including travel health, naloxone, point of care testing, pharmacist prescribing hormonal contraception, and pharmacist prescribing smoking cessation. 

Dr. Schwander teaches pharmacy students and practices as an ambulatory care pharmacist providing medication management to patients. She started her own consulting company,  BHealth Consulting through which she provides specialized medication counseling, cannabis consulting, gives lectures, and assists patients, providers, and businesses in creating practical healthcare solutions.

SHOWNOTES:

Intro breakdown of show [1:20]

About Kelsey [3:30]

What do pharmacists do?  [5:00]

Kelsey’s practice and experience during residency [9:25]

Cannabis [11:15]

The difference between THC and CDB [13:10]

How CBD gained popularity [14:35}

Educating clients on CBD and THC [19:00]

Emily’s experience with edibles [21:01]

Different ways to consume or use THC [22:00]

Kelsey’s prediction of the future of cannabis [22:45]

Common uses of cannabis [25:00]

CBD for sleep and calming [26:45]

How cannabis interacts with drugs- (blood thinners, antipsychotics, HIV medication)  [29:20]

What consumers should know about supplements [30:40]

Designs For Health or Thorne [34:00]

Major Prescription Medications (NSAIDS, Metformin, Statins) [36:40]

Lifestyle Prevention [48:30]

Protocols of getting off medications [52:00]

How often should you get blood work checked [57:55]

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