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To my amazing, loving, caring, and supportive nuclear and extended family members and friends, to the outstanding teachers, professors, and preceptors who instilled a passion for education and excellence, to all the impressive colleagues I had the good fortune to practice with as we provided innovative, high-quality and individualized care, and to all the forward-thinking, engaged health care professionals and organizations that continue daily to advocate for better health care practices, scientific evidence, impactful education, policy, and networking to improve health care outcomes and practice, which hopefully decreases disparities and discrimination. Together we can make the world better.
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Mary Beth O’Connell, BSPharm, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, FCCP, FNAP, AGSF
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To my amazing students and patients that inspire me every day to keep educating others as well as growing my own knowledge on how to improve health care for all women across the lifespan. A special thanks to my amazing, supportive husband and children, Lance and Reilly, that help me remind laughter truly is the best medicine and every day is a blessing.
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Judith Smith, BS, PharmD, BCOP, CPHQ, FCCP, FISOPP, FHOPA
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To my beautiful family, amazing friends, and inspiring colleagues who have been unwavering sources of love, support, and encouragement on this journey. Special thanks to Mary Beth and Judith for inviting me back and giving me the opportunity to enjoy this partnership again. This book stands as a testament to the power of community and the profound impact of genuine connections. May it serve as a resource to empower women of all ages to lead healthier lives, and may it honor the love and support that all of you have generously bestowed upon me.
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Laura Borgelt, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FCCP