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The Regimen

The Regimen

By Toni Sullo, PharmD Candidate '24, Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA

Welcome to “The Regimen,” listen to find out how pharmacists and pharmacy students can improve population health, health equity, and patient care through advocacy and education.

"The Regimen" logo created by Marisa Jacobs, URI PharmD.
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The Regimen Season 4 - Introduction

The RegimenMay 26, 2022

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The Regimen for Health & Wellness Vending Machines

The Regimen for Health & Wellness Vending Machines

Today we talk about the Wellness Vending Machine, new to URI's campus! Located in the 24-hour room of URI's library, it offers a wide variety of products at low cost - from cold and cough, to sexual health, to a restful night's sleep!

We are joined by Dr. Kat Houlihan, whose research helped turn this idea into a reality.

Mar 28, 202416:53
The Regimen for Your Brain on Supplements

The Regimen for Your Brain on Supplements

On this episode of The Regimen, we discuss dietary supplements, brain health, and what you can do to help preserve memory!

Featuring our guest, Dr. Anne Hume.

Mar 19, 202456:44
The STAT Regimen: Opill & Mifepristone

The STAT Regimen: Opill & Mifepristone

Breaking News on pharmacy-related reproductive healthcare access!

Listen in to learn about mifepristone and Opill, coming soon to pharmacies near you.

Mar 14, 202405:50
The Regimen for Rescheduling Cannabis

The Regimen for Rescheduling Cannabis

On the latest episode of The Regimen, find out how possible legal changes to cannabis could impact patient access, research, and treatment!


Join us and our guest, Dr. Leah Sera, as we discuss rescheduling, de-scheduling, and other potential changes to cannabis laws.


Mar 08, 202431:17
The Regimen: Season 12 Trailer

The Regimen: Season 12 Trailer

Welcome back to The Regimen, a public health podcast! Listen to meet our hosts for Season 12, Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg and Toni Sullo, and get a sneak peak at some upcoming topics for this season!

Mar 06, 202402:51
The Regimen for Ketamine

The Regimen for Ketamine

Is ketamine the next breakthrough in mental health care?


Tune into this week's episode as Cassie Capezza and Dr. Jef Bratberg discuss the role of ketamine in treating mental health disorders, featuring our guest Dr. Rob Dufresne!

Feb 29, 202436:41
The Regimen for State Legislation

The Regimen for State Legislation

Today Cassie Capezza and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg discuss state legislation with special guests Senator Meghan Kallman and Dr. Chris Federico.


Listen in to learn about recent Rhode Island legislation relating to pharmacy.

Feb 23, 202432:19
The Regimen for Specialty Court

The Regimen for Specialty Court

Today Cassie Capezza and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg discuss specialty courts with guests working with Community Corrections in Massachusetts, Dr. Joe Sawicki and Dr. Ekaterina Pivovarova.

Listen in to learn about how a pharmacist role can fit into the court system.

Feb 06, 202451:17
The Regimen for Policy Advocacy

The Regimen for Policy Advocacy

Today's episode is a conversation with Cassie Capezza and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg with special guest, Andrea Gustafson.

Andrea gives great insight about policy development and her experience in the field so far. Listen in to hear how this connects with pharmacy advocacy!

Jan 25, 202420:29
STAT: COVID Vaccine Misinformation

STAT: COVID Vaccine Misinformation

Dr. Bratberg and Cassie Capezza talk about a recent topic in the headlines, mRNA COVID-19 vaccine misinformation provided by the surgeon general of Florida.

Discuss how to address public health rumors and where to find current and accurate vaccine information.

Jan 23, 202403:50
The Regimen on Recovery: Part 2/2

The Regimen on Recovery: Part 2/2

In this episode of The Regimen, Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg and Cassie Capezza will be continuing their talk with Stephen Murray regarding recovery from opioid use disorder.


Part 1/2 of this episode was posted on January 16th and is available to listen to now!

Jan 18, 202425:57
The Regimen on Recovery: Part 1/2

The Regimen on Recovery: Part 1/2

In this episode of The Regimen, Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg and Cassie Capezza will be talking with Stephen Murray regarding recovery from opioid use disorder.


Part 2/2 of this episode will be available to listen to on Thursday, January 18th.

Jan 16, 202444:00
The Regimen: Season 11 Trailer

The Regimen: Season 11 Trailer

Welcome back to The Regimen, a public health podcast! Listen in to meet our hosts for Season 11, Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg and Cassie Capezza. Get a glimpse at some topics we'll be discussing throughout this season!

There will be several new topics introduced this season, as well as special guests who are experts in their field and have personal experiences to share. The New Year brings many exciting things, especially with various new bills related to public health being introduced; Like expanding provider status to pharmacists - another first - a series across seasons and co-hosts this 2024 legislative season. 

Some topics we’re most excited to discuss are the therapeutic uses of ketamine and its potential for misuse, hearing personal experiences of recovery from substance use disorder, and even a name familiar to most, Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company - an episode on efforts to increase transparency in drug costs. We will also feature some pharmacists practicing in unique and innovative practice areas!

Jan 09, 202402:42
The Regimen for Liberating Methadone

The Regimen for Liberating Methadone

For this episode of the Regimen we are joined by an incredible guest, Aaron Ferguson.


We have an important conversation about liberating methadone. Listen in to learn more!

Dec 11, 202336:16
The Regimen: DoxyPEP featuring Dr. Philip Chan

The Regimen: DoxyPEP featuring Dr. Philip Chan

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a growing problem that needs change!


Listen in to our episode to learn more about DoxyPEP with our incredible guest Dr. Philip Chan.

Dec 04, 202331:28
The Regimen: Overdose Prevention Centers featuring Brandon Marshall

The Regimen: Overdose Prevention Centers featuring Brandon Marshall

In this episode of The Regimen our incredible guest Brandon Marshall tells us about Overdose Prevention Centers!


Listen in to learn more!!

Nov 27, 202343:46
The STAT Regimen: Opioid Use Disorder Vaccines

The STAT Regimen: Opioid Use Disorder Vaccines

New opioid use disorder treatments making waves!


Listen in to find out more about the potential of OUD vaccines.

Nov 20, 202308:20
The Regimen: Student Recruitment with Nisha Kakwani

The Regimen: Student Recruitment with Nisha Kakwani

Curious about the University of Rhode Island's College of Pharmacy?


Listen to this episode where Nisha Kakwani a current PharmD Candidate tells us all about her experience here at URI !

Nov 13, 202316:45
The Regimen: Diversity in Pharmacy and Health Equity
Nov 06, 202343:29
The Regimen for Overworked Pharmacists

The Regimen for Overworked Pharmacists

Have you heard of Pharmageddon?

In this episode, we are having an important conversation about pharmacist working conditions. Listen in to find out what is going on in pharmacies today and what WE can do to help!

Oct 30, 202308:12
Spooktacular Safety: A guide to a safe halloween

Spooktacular Safety: A guide to a safe halloween

In this special episode of The Regimen, we cover all the important tips you need for a safe and healthy Halloween.


Join us for a spooktacular Halloween!

Oct 24, 202303:49
The Regimen Season 10 Trailer

The Regimen Season 10 Trailer

Welcome back to the Regimen, a public health podcast! Listen to meet our hosts for season 10, Elisa Piraino and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg, and get a sneak peek at what we will discuss throughout this season.

Oct 23, 202302:50
The Regimen: Gun Safety in Public Health

The Regimen: Gun Safety in Public Health

In this episode of The Regimen, we discuss the deep correlation of gun safety and public health. Join us as we explore the critical issues surrounding responsible firearm ownership and the impact on community well-being.

Whether you are a gun owner or simply concerned for the safety of your community this episode provides important information on what we can do to have a safer, healthier future.

Oct 18, 202318:43
The Regimen: Back to URI with Brindley Rospars PharmD

The Regimen: Back to URI with Brindley Rospars PharmD

In this special episode of The Regimen we have Dr. Brindley Rospars joining us. She is a recent URI graduate doing her fellowship in Global Medical Affairs in Neuroscience for Janssen Pharmaceutical.

Tune in to find out about her experience at URI and how URI helped her get to where she is right now!

Oct 16, 202321:49
The Regimen: HPV Vaccine in College Students

The Regimen: HPV Vaccine in College Students

In this episode of The Regimen, we dissect the crucial topic of HPV vaccination among college students. Join us as we explore the significance of HPV vaccine and the compelling reasons why it's important for college students to get vaccinated.

Don't miss this vital discussion on how the vaccine can protect both the health of individuals and the broader community!

Oct 13, 202314:28
The Regimen for Phenomenal Phaculty with Todd Brothers PharmD

The Regimen for Phenomenal Phaculty with Todd Brothers PharmD

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Todd Brothers, a faculty member at the URI College of Pharmacy, to delve into his extensive teaching journey and his profound expectations for the ever evolving field of pharmacy.

Join us as we explore his vision for the future of pharmacy education and how it intertwines with the rapidly advancing landscape of pharmacy.

Oct 10, 202326:29
The STAT Regimen: Fall Vaccine Update

The STAT Regimen: Fall Vaccine Update

In this episode of The Regimen, we cover the latest update on fall vaccines. Explore the new COVID 19 vaccine, the importance of the annual flu vaccine, and the new RSV vaccines.

Join us for a quick dive into these critical updates!

Oct 05, 202309:29
The Regimen Season 9 Trailer

The Regimen Season 9 Trailer

Welcome back to The Regimen, a public health podcast! Listen to meet our hosts for season 8, JiWoo Lee and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg, and to get a sneak peek at what we will be discussing throughout this season.

Oct 03, 202302:11
The Regimen: Back to URI with Aneesha Bhatia

The Regimen: Back to URI with Aneesha Bhatia

Tune into The Regimen- your updates for Rhode Island public health.

We're back to school and Aneesha is back on The Regimen! Season 1 host Aneesha is here to talk about her experience at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy.


Sep 22, 202317:50
The Regimen: The Utility of Drug Checking Services

The Regimen: The Utility of Drug Checking Services

Tune into The Regimen - your updates for Rhode Island public health. Join our discussion about what other substances are being found in street drug supply, different technologies and workflow used to test drug samples, how and where drug checking can be implemented, and so much more.


Joining us today is Jarred Aasen, a pharmacist who received Canada’s first federal exemption for a drug-checking service, through his organization Lantern Services.


This episode concludes season 8 of The Regimen. Ashley and Lucas had so much fun during this experience as co hosts. Thank you for all of the support these last few weeks!

Jul 24, 202340:47
The Regimen for ChatGPT in Healthcare

The Regimen for ChatGPT in Healthcare

Tune into The Regimen: your updates for Rhode Island public health. Join our discussion about how we believe ChatGPT and other AI models may be implemented into the healthcare system. Listen to hear more about what AI is currently capable of and what issues may need to be resolved before taking a large role. All this and more on the latest episode of The Regimen!

Jul 17, 202328:51
The Regimen: Cannabis Pharmacy

The Regimen: Cannabis Pharmacy

Tune into The Regimen - your updates for Rhode Island public health. Join our discussion about the pharmacists role in cannabis, possible drug-drug interactions to be aware of in terms of cannabis, and more!

We are joined by Dr. Lauren Vrabel, a cannabis pharmacist from Pittsburgh where she is also a preceptor to pharmacy students. Be sure to learn all about this and more on the latest episode of The Regimen!


Jul 10, 202333:35
The Regimen for Pharmacy Syringe Access

The Regimen for Pharmacy Syringe Access

Tune into The Regimen: your updates for Rhode Island public health. Join our discussion about the pharmacist role in syringe access and how to implement harm reduction strategies in the pharmacy. We are happy to have Dr. T. Stephen Jones with us on this episode discussing his work as an expert in his field of epidemiology as well as his efforts to reduce stigma in the public. All this and more on the latest episode of The Regimen!

Jun 28, 202336:42
The Stat Regimen: Rhode Island Bill Passage

The Stat Regimen: Rhode Island Bill Passage

Tune into the STAT Regimen - your STAT update for what is going on in Rhode Island public health! Learn about the bills that were just recently passed during the 2023 legislative session. Listen in to hear about the bills we are hoping to pass next year. We would like to give a special shoutout to everyone involved in getting these bills passed and look forward to working with everyone again soon!

Jun 22, 202317:50
The Stat Regimen: Mpox Update

The Stat Regimen: Mpox Update

Tune into The Stat Regimen - your STAT update for what is going on in Rhode Island public health! Learn about the most recent mpox updates including who is considered high risk, how mpox is transmitted, and preventative measures.

Jun 20, 202309:06
The Regimen - Breast Cancer

The Regimen - Breast Cancer

Tune into The Regimen - your updates for Rhode Island public health. Join our discussion about the pharmacist role in breast cancer screening and prevention, as well as the newest recommendation for mammogram screening to begin at the age of forty.


We are joined by three amazing guests! Dr. Britny Brown, an oncologist pharmacist whose current clinical practice site at Smilow Cancer Center at Westerly Hospital. Also joining us are Cassie Capezza and Erica Lee, two Doctor of Pharmacy Students at the University of Rhode Island.

Jun 19, 202329:08
The STAT Regimen: Wildfire Smoke Exposure

The STAT Regimen: Wildfire Smoke Exposure

Tune into the STAT Regimen - your STAT update for what is going on in Rhode Island public health! Learn about the recent wildfire smoke that have been blanketing the East Coast and Midwest. Listen in to hear how this extreme weather can cause health problems and learn how to protect yourself and others from it and more!

Jun 14, 202318:30
The STAT Regimen: ADHD Medication Shortages, What are the Options?

The STAT Regimen: ADHD Medication Shortages, What are the Options?

Tune into the STAT Regimen - your STAT update for what is going on in Rhode Island public health! Learn about the current backorder and shortages of many ADHD treatment medications. Listen in to hear updates on when this production issue is estimated to be resolved, as well as advice for those still having difficulties getting their ADHD medications!

Jun 12, 202305:46
The Regimen for MS and Specialty Drug Prices

The Regimen for MS and Specialty Drug Prices

Many patients with chronic conditions have difficulties affording the specialty medications that come with it, resulting in worsening health outcomes as well as additional stressors to their daily lives. Learn about potential solutions that pharmacists and other healthcare provider can do to help patients! Also listen to our special guest Tracie Souza and her experiences living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and what she went through to get the medications she is currently taking. All this and more on the latest episode of The Regimen!

Jun 08, 202343:44
The STAT Regimen: Nalmefene

The STAT Regimen: Nalmefene

Tune into the STAT Regimen - your STAT update for what is going on in Rhode Island public health! Learn about the recent FDA approval of nalmefene, a long-acting opioid antagonist. listen in to hear updates on some of the concerns, and how it compares to naloxone.

Jun 07, 202303:14
The STAT Regimen: Brixadi Approval

The STAT Regimen: Brixadi Approval

Tune into The STAT Regimen - your STAT update for what is going on in Rhode Island public health! Learn about the recent FDA approval of Brixadi, a long acting buprenorphine! Listen in to hear updates on some of the concerns, the differences with other medications like Sublocade and more!

Jun 06, 202303:23
The Regimen Season 8 Trailer

The Regimen Season 8 Trailer

Welcome back to The Regimen, a public health podcast! Listen to meet our hosts for season 8, Lucas Nicolau, Ashley Chiarello and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg, and to get a sneak peek at what we will be discussing throughout this season.

May 31, 202303:48
The Regimen for Hepatitis Elimination

The Regimen for Hepatitis Elimination

Just in time for National Hepatitis Awareness Month, we discuss the regimen for eliminating hepatitis. With topics ranging from policy advocacy to drug decriminalization, tune in to hear our conversation with guest Dr. Adrienne Simmons, PharmD, MS, Director of Programs for the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable.

May 10, 202349:53
The Regimen for Oral Health

The Regimen for Oral Health

Oral health is critical to many facets of well-being. From how we eat, talk, and even smile, the impact dentistry can have on an individual's quality of life is impressive. Listen into our conversation with Dr. Connie Wang, PharmD and DMD candidate, to learn more about the intersection between public and oral health.

May 03, 202345:60
The Regimen for Community Health Workers in Pharmacies

The Regimen for Community Health Workers in Pharmacies

We know that our social determinants of health play a huge role in the state of public health - but what else can pharmacies do to to help their communities beyond medications and immunizations? Listen in to our conversation with Dr. Annie Eisenbeis, PharmD, MBA, as we discuss how Community Health Workers can play a valuable role in the places they serve, and strategies you can take from these models to implement in your own practice.

Apr 27, 202338:57
The Regimen for Misinformation

The Regimen for Misinformation

Joined by Dr. Caitlyn Blake, a PGY2 Medication Use Safety & Policy Resident, we discuss the current state of misinformation impacting us today in healthcare & beyond. Listen to learn more about practical solutions to misinformation, communicating strategies for media literacy, and more!

Apr 19, 202346:42
The Regimen for Over The Counter Naloxone

The Regimen for Over The Counter Naloxone

Joined by guests Dr. Anita Jacobson, PharmD and Ashley Zanetis, PharmD Candidate 2023, we discuss the recent approval of naloxone for over the counter use. Will cost impact the true accessibility of this switch? Should naloxone be placed in public settings? Will this be a behind-the-counter medication, or will we be seeing supply right in the aisles? Listen to hear more!

Apr 13, 202336:18
The STAT Regimen: Legislative Update

The STAT Regimen: Legislative Update

Tune into our first ever episode of The STAT Regimen - your STAT update for what is going on in Rhode Island public health policy! Joined by guest Dr. Chris Federico, our hosts discuss recent bills making their way through the RI Senate. Listen in to hear updates on pharmacist prescribed hormonal contraception, tobacco cessation medications, HIV prevention medications, and more.

Apr 11, 202317:02
Season 7 Trailer

Season 7 Trailer

Welcome back to The Regimen, a public health podcast! Listen to meet our hosts for season 7, Brindley Rospars and Dr. Jeffrey Bratberg, and to get a sneak peek at what we will be discussing throughout this season.

Apr 10, 202302:30
The Regimen for Smoking Cessation

The Regimen for Smoking Cessation

STOP……


TOBACCO USE!


We are so excited to share this week’s episode! The Regimen for Smoking Cessation, featuring incredibly special guests Anne DiGiulio of the American Lung Association, and Julia Doherty of The Rhode Island Department of Health. Don’t miss out while we break down the current landscape for tobacco & nicotine use on both a state and national level. 


The Regimen team is incredibly thankful for Anne and Julia lending their time to share insightful perspectives, teach us more about tobacco & nicotine use, and advocate for smoking cessation and improving public health. 


Check out the links below for more information on our podcast topics in the episode!



 

 

 


If you or someone you know is looking to quit tobacco or nicotine products, please call or click on the information below:


  • For more information about nicotine dependence treatment for youth, visit MyLifeMyQuit.com for resources and free, confidential support 
    • Or text “Start” to 36072 

 

  • For more information about free help to quit smoking or vaping in Rhode Island, visit the Rhode Island Nicotine Helpline: 
    • Call 1-800-Quit-Now or visit QuitNowRI.com
    • Free, safe, and effective services are available to reduce nicotine dependence and quit for good.


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Mar 30, 202342:29