08/31/2026
In this episode of The Library Connection, Youth Services Director Mandi Cantrell sits down with R.D. Morris, Director of Pharmaceutical Services at Coosa Valley Medical Center, for an insightful conversation on local healthcare resources and everyday medicine. R.D. shares an overview of the specialized services available right here at Coosa Valley, detailing how programs like the Apothecary, Specialty Pharmacy, and the convenient Meds-to-Beds initiative help ensure patients receive their necessary medications safely and without delay.
Throughout the interview, Mandi and R.D. unpack common questions many people have about their prescriptions and over-the-counter health products. They discuss the key differences between prescription and OTC drugs, explore the science behind why medications come in varying forms—such as pills, liquids, injections, creams, or inhalers—and explain what compounded drugs are and when they are needed. R.D. also sheds light on the precise calculations and factors pharmacists use to ensure every patient receives the correct dose for their specific health needs.
As always, a very special thank you to First Bank of Alabama for their generous sponsorship of The Library Connection and their continued dedication to supporting B. B. Comer Memorial Library and our community programming.
In this episode of The Library Connection, Youth Services Director ...