National Pharmacist Day - Ep12

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Ep 12 Show Notes: National Pharmacist Day
Welcome to episode 12 of the Weird and Wacky Holidays Show”. I’m your host, Stephen Carter.
Today’s featured holiday is National Pharmacist Day.
Each year January 12 is set aside to honor the 293,000 men and women who are professional pharmacists.
We normally associate pharmacists with retail stores such as CVS, Walmarts, supermarkets, and so forth. But licensed pharmacists also work in hospitals, medical and surgical clinics, nursing homes, prisons, and other facilities. They’re important members of medical research teams in commercial drug companies and universities.
Increasingly, pharmacists are included as valued members of health care teams focused on patient care. This is especially true in critical care facilities.
Pharmacists often offer health and wellness advice above and beyond information on medications. In many states, they are providing vaccine injections and other patient care services beyond filling prescriptions.
Who started National Pharmacist Day and when? We don’t know for sure. It was likely started by a pharmacist professional organization. There is also a World Pharmacist Day celebrated on September 25th.
How can you celebrate National Pharmacist Day?
If you visit a facility where a pharmacist is working or you know a pharmacist personally, make a point to wish that person a, “Happy Pharmacist Day”!
You can also post on social media using the hashtag #NationalPharmacistDay.
If you enjoyed today's show, share this episode with friends and family and on your social media. They’ll thank you for the gift.
Tune into tomorrow’s show to learn all about National Vision Board Day. You’ll learn some interesting tidbits about these professionals and how their roles are changing in our healthcare system.
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This is your host, Stephen Carter, reminding you, this day is special, and so are you. Have fun, smile, and thank a pharmacist for helping to keep you healthy!