This special Diabetes Alert Day episode of the Quality Corner Show focuses on how pharmacy teams can move beyond dispensing to become proactive leaders in chronic disease management.

Host Ashley Ramer, MSN,RN, is joined by Terilyn St. Pierre, BSN, RN, to discuss the critical role of Hemoglobin A1C testing in the pharmacy setting. With 1 in 10 U.S. adults living with diabetes, and many unaware of their status, the pharmacy serves as a frequent and accessible touchpoint for closing essential care gaps.

In this episode, we cover the power of immediacy, clinical essentials, EQUIPP resources and a step by step demonstration.

In this episode of the PQS Quality Corner Show, hosts Kerri Musselman and Emily Endres celebrate Heart Health Month by exploring the critical link between community pharmacy, maternal health, and cardiovascular wellness. Their guest, Andrea Brookhart (Director of Population Health and Wellness at Kroger), shares her insights as both a clinical leader and a mother of twins.

This episode touches on the Pharmacist as an accessible ally, the "Silent Killer" and prevention, gender differences in cardiac care, the "Mom Factor,” and self-care.

Dr. Andrea Brookhart is a community pharmacist who is passionate about helping people live healthier lives. In her role, she develops and implements Kroger Health’s strategy for achieving population health via value-based care. She believes community-based providers are uniquely poised to improve healthcare quality and decrease cost by delivering preventive healthcare and improving medication use.

Dr. Brookhart is a graduate of the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist.

In this first episode for 2026, Host Kerri Musselman, PharmD, BCACP, introduces Ashley Ramer, MSN, RN, to discuss the launch of EQUIPP Academy, a new educational platform designed to help pharmacy teams navigate value-based care and non-dispensing revenue opportunities. The conversation focuses on making clinical education accessible for busy pharmacy staff without interrupting patient care.

EQUIPP Academy is structured around "micro-learning" modules. Most lessons are 5 minutes or less, allowing staff to gain essential knowledge on-demand during small gaps in their schedule.

Who Should Participate: The academy is designed for all pharmacy team members, from new hires to seasoned staff, who handle EQUIPP data or patient outreach.

Your pharmacy team can get started at https://equippacademy.com/