106 Hedva Barenholtz-Levy: A Deep Dive into Pharmacy, Publishing, and Entrepreneurship

<p>Get ready for an exciting journey with Hedva Baronholtz-Levy, a board certified pharmacotherapy specialist and geriatric specialist pharmacist with a fearless spirit and a story that’s sure to inspire. Listen in as Hedva shares her personal and professional journey, from following her husband across cities to establishing her own practice. We discuss her bold approach to pharmacy and how it led to the creation of her senior care pharmacy practice, which marked a turning point in her career.</p> <p>In 1995, Hedva founded a unique senior care pharmacy practice where she provides in-home, one-on-one medication consultations. Through these individualised encounters, she promotes the safe and effective use of medications by educating patients and communicating with their physicians to identify and correct medication-related problems. </p> <p>This episode is not just about Hedva’s life story; it&#39;s also about the role of pharmacists in the wider medical field. We chat about her passion for drug information and editing, her work with the Pan American Health Organisation, and her internship with the Annals of Pharmacotherapy. Hedva also shares her insights on the importance of publishing and expanding knowledge in the field of pharmacy. </p> <p>Join us as we talk about the balance between technical and lay writing in the world of pharmacy publishing, and how Hedva successfully wrote and published her own book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Its-Your-Medications-Unnecessary/dp/1510774831?language=en_US&currency=GBP"><em>Maybe It’s Your Medications</em></a>. Hedva’s experience of managing her practice alongside other projects, potential opportunities for collaboration, and the importance of self-care are also explored. </p> <p>We wrap up the episode reflecting on her accomplishments and future plans. Tune in to be inspired by Hedva’s journey and gain insights into the dynamic world of pharmacy.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>PARTNERSHIPS:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/">The Naked Pharma