Uplift: Her book helps families prevent accidental overdoses and promotes responsible medication use.

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🗓️ 26 May 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Yolanda D. McElroy.

A registered pharmacist and author. Dr. McElroy discusses medication safety, her career in pharmacy, and her children's book, It's Not Candy, which educates children and parents on the importance of proper medication storage and awareness.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

The Importance of Medication Safety
- Medications are a leading cause of accidental poisoning in children.
- Parents must store medicines properly and educate children on their dangers.
Dr. McElroy’s Pharmacy Journey
- Started in chemistry before transitioning to pharmacy school.
- Has nearly three decades of experience in retail and hospital pharmacy.
Challenges in the Pharmacy Profession
- Pharmacists face increasing workloads, including vaccinations and insurance issues.
- The profession has seen strikes due to excessive demands and responsibilities.
Educating Children & Parents
- Her book It's Not Candy teaches kids to recognize medicine and avoid accidental ingestion.
- She emphasizes the need for early education, starting as young as three years old.
Community Outreach & Consulting
- Founded MediManage Consulting to promote medication safety and health education.
- Works with schools and organizations to distribute her book and raise awareness.

📘 About Dr. Yolanda D. McElroy
Dr. McElroy is a pharmacist, consultant, and author dedicated to improving medication safety and health education. Her book It's Not Candy helps families prevent accidental overdoses and promotes responsible medication use.

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