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

episode

The Steve Harvey Morning Show not yet transcribed

▲ 0

Transcript

This episode hasn't been transcribed yet Upvotes decide what gets transcribed next — 0 so far. Sign in to upvote

More from The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Faith and Business: He discusses how faith and financial literacy work together to create long-term success. 37 min · 20 Dec 2025

Health Tip: Educates communities about proper medication use, adherence, and preventing medication-related problems. 32 min · 20 Dec 2025

All episodes from The Steve Harvey Morning Show →

Report any issue

Source

Recorded07 Dec 2025

Publisheromnycontent.com ↗

Handlerec:14343285

Show notes

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. McElroyDr. 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. Let me know if you'd like any refinements! #AMI #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.