Medication Disposal Program [Video]
KR Admin2017-03-27T14:35:29-07:00Blog|
https://youtu.be/wHPQe18tlRg It is important to dispose of unwanted or expired medications and remove these from your home to prevent accidental exposure or misuse. Although placing medications directly into the trash is better for our environment than flushing them down the toilet, it is still not recommended. If found [...]
Pets and Human Meds [Video]
KR Admin2017-03-23T12:56:43-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|
https://youtu.be/DeVPbQxaNMI Ever been tempted to give your pet some of your (human) meds? If you see them in pain, we have all wanted to. But before you do that, check this out first....Kelley-Ross Student Pharmacist, Shelby Denney explores the pitfalls of sharing your meds with our furry friends.
Smoking and Aging
KR Admin2017-03-20T11:17:05-07:00Aging, Blog|
OVER 60? IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO QUIT SMOKING WITH THESE 6 QUESTIONS If you’re a smoker over 60 years old, there’s a good chance you’ve tried to quit smoking before. And, you might not see much reason to try again now. Perhaps you’re convinced it would be too hard [...]
We Welcome New Resident: Katie Mahan, PharmD
KR Admin2017-03-08T15:04:03-08:00News|
We would like to welcome and congratulate Katie Mahan, PharmD Candidate 2017 from Washington State University, who has been selected as our 2017-2018 Community Practice Resident. Katie comes to Kelley-Ross from Eastern Washington, where she has worked for various pharmacies and wellness centers providing care for patients. Katie grew up in Maple Valley, [...]
Cats and Compounded Medications [Video]
KR Admin2017-02-24T09:01:59-08:00Blog|
If you are a cat owner, you may have asked yourself how you administer the medications recommended by your veterinarian (or compounding pharmacy). Our pharmacy staff recognize that this can pose a real challenge to cat owners and the health of their furry friends. We have many options to assist you. [...]
Implementing take-home naloxone in an urban community pharmacy
KR Admin2017-02-22T14:47:21-08:00News|
Take-home naloxone programs can be successfully implemented into community pharmacies to increase access and awareness of opioid overdose recognition and response. Learn more about this amazing work in this recent Journal of the American Pharmacists Association article from our team at Kelley-Ross!
PrEP services at your local pharmacy
KR Admin2017-02-17T14:01:04-08:00News, Uncategorized|
BETA(blog.org) recently reported from the 2017 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) conference held in Seattle, WA. Our very own, Elyse Tung, PharmD BCACP (Director of Clinical Services: Pharmacy at the Polyclinic) shared our “One-Step PrEP” model to the worldwide audience. Learn more about our Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreement (CDTA) and how our [...]
Alternative Ways to Give Your Cat Medicine
KR Admin2017-02-15T13:43:43-08:00News, Uncategorized|
"Pet owners are total “scaredy cats” when it comes to giving their feline friends medication. As a pharmacist who specializes in veterinary compounding, I talk to worried clients with sick cats every day. And I get your fears! You want to ensure your beloved cat gets the best treatment possible, [...]
Can I safely take Warfarin with Aleve and/or Advil?
KR Admin2016-12-15T09:22:35-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
[vc_row type="grid" video_bg=""][vc_column dp_animation=""][vc_column_text dp_animation=""]QUESTION: "Can I safely combine Advil® (ibuprofen) and/or ALEVE® (naproxen) with my Warfarin?" ANSWER: You may be surprised by the answer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvLY7oXmuIk [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
QUESTION: What and when to get a pneumonia shot for 65 and older?
KR Admin2016-11-04T10:42:37-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|
[vc_row type="grid" video_bg=""][vc_column dp_animation=""][vc_column_text dp_animation=""]QUESTION: “I just had a visit with my doctor and was told to get a pneumonia shot. I heard there are two different kinds, which one should I get? Is it a good time to get it now?” ANSWER: Anyone 65 and older is recommended to [...]