Your Genes, Your Medications: Understanding Pharmacogenetics (PGx)

Why can the same medication work well for one person, cause side effects in another, and provide little benefit to someone else? Your genes may help explain the difference.

Join Chad Stencel, FNP-C, founder of True North Medical Care, and Dr. Erik Reis for an engaging class on pharmacogenetics (PGx)—the study of how genetic differences can influence your response to medications.

Designed for Chamber members, healthcare professionals, business owners, and the community, this approachable session connects the science of PGx with everyday healthcare decisions.

You’ll learn:

• How genetic differences can affect the way your body processes certain medications.
• Where PGx can inform decisions about medications used for mental health, cardiovascular care, pain management, and other conditions.
• What a cheek-swab test involves and what the results can—and cannot—tell you.
• How to discuss PGx testing and results with your healthcare provider.
• Why genetics is one part of personalized care, alongside your medical history, other medications, and lifestyle.

Chad and Dr. Reis developed CBC Institute’s recently AANP-approved pharmacogenetics continuing education course, hosted on LearnWorlds. They bring practical examples and a shared commitment to making this complex topic understandable.

Bring your curiosity and questions, and discover how pharmacogenetics can support more informed conversations about your health.