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Learn about the host.

Jason Callori is a senior advisor, Marketing Operations, and host of the Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast. Jason has worked at Cardinal Health since 2014 and has used his passion to connect with pharmacists for the annual Cardinal Health Retail Business Conference. He started his career back in 1999 with Kinray Inc., a pharmaceutical wholesaler in the state of New York. He was hired to create the company’s first website which blossomed into a 22-year career in marketing to independent pharmacists. While working at Kinray, he learned about challenges the pharmacists, the patients, and how important independent pharmacies are to healthcare. Jason’s passion for the independent pharmacy filters into everything he does. 

Episode 45 – The value of community: A conversation with the 2025 Community Leadership Award finalists Episode Two

Listen Now: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

The Community Leadership Award is a prestigious award recognizing our community pharmacists and their commitment to their patients. Each year at the Retail Business Conference (RBC), this award is presented to an independent pharmacist who demonstrates a commitment to promoting the principles of community pharmacy.

In this episode, Jason Callori speaks with finalists, Mike Burns, PharmD, Auburn Pharmacies, on his advocacy efforts at the state and national level. Burns also discusses how his community involvements help him, and his staff best serve their patients.

You can listen to this episode on cardinalhealth.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

About the Guests

Mike Burns, RPh

Mike Burns, RPh is the current president of Anderson County Hospital Foundation. In this role, Mike has established an endowment fund to ensure local quality healthcare and employment for the future. Mike implemented a 340B program at Anderson County Hospital to support rural hospitals, as well as provide access to medications needed by uninsured and underprivileged populations. Mike’s ability to lead and mentor has influenced hundreds of pharmacists to successful careers and awards.