Pharmacy Podcast - Ep 2 - Rural Pharmacy Adventures: Karen Carter’s Commitment to Community Health

In this episode of Pharmacy Podcast, a stream of Pharmacy View Podcast that provides regular interviews with Pharmacy leaders, entrepreneurs, and members of The Independent Pharmacies of Australia (IPA), host Melody Mugari, a Pharmacist and Programs and Corporate Partnerships Manager at The Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group (IPA) is joined by Karen Carter, Pharmacist and owner of Narrabri Pharmacy and partner at Carter’s Pharmacy in Gunnedah. Karen shares her journey from a farm in Gunnedah to leading innovative rural healthcare initiatives in Australia. Join us as we explore her dedication to community health, her family's deep roots in the Pharmacy business, and her vision for the future of rural healthcare.
Topics Covered
• Karen's journey from farm to being a Pharmacy owner
• Family-oriented dynamics at Carter’s Pharmacy
• Passion for addressing rural health disparities
• Increasing accessibility through comprehensive vaccinations
• Integration of First Nations health initiatives
• Expertise in holistic wound care services
• Challenges faced in rural pharmacy settings
• Expanding services to include telehealth consultations
• Retirement plans focusing on wound care and sleep apnea services
• Gratitude and dedication towards community health