Healthy Talk
Stay informed, stay healthy, and keep the conversations going with "Healthy Talk," an engaging hospital podcast that delves into various health topics, combining expert insights and personal stories to empower your wellness, one conversation at a time.
Healthy Talk
Prescriptions and Prevention: The Truth About Antibiotics
In this episode of Healthy Talk, we explore the timely and important topic of antibiotic resistance with Mikel Brandhorst, Pharmacist at Boone County Hospital. Mikel shares how his passion for patient care and medication safety led him into pharmacy—and how his role at Boone connects him directly with both the care team and patients to ensure medications, especially antibiotics, are used responsibly and effectively.
From his insider perspective, Mikel walks us through what happens when a patient is prescribed an antibiotic. He also tackles some of the most common misconceptions about antibiotics, explains how resistance develops, and discusses the growing impact this issue is having on patient care, even in local communities like Boone.
Whether you've ever taken antibiotics yourself, have a loved one in the hospital, or simply want to be a more informed patient, this episode sheds light on the critical role pharmacists play—and what each of us can do to protect the power of antibiotics for the future. It’s a practical, eye-opening conversation from someone on the front lines of keeping our medications safe and effective at Boone County Hospital.
Stay informed, stay healthy, and keep the conversation going with Healthy Talk.
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