News - Kelley-Ross Pharmacy Group

New Program Grant to Reduce Hospital Readmissions

KR Admin2016-08-23T13:51:14-07:00Blog, Health Care, Pharmacy|

<img class="Inset alignright wp-image-10254 size-medium" src="https://www.kelley-ross.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2016-08-23-at-1.50 description.18-PM-300x127.png" alt="Screen Shot 2016-08-23 at 1.50.18 PM" width="300" height="127" srcset="https://www.kelley-ross.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2016-08-23-at-1.50.18-PM-300x127.png 300w, https://www.kelley-ross.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2016-08-23-at-1.50.18-PM-768x324.png 768w, https://www.kelley-ross.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2016-08-23-at-1.50.18-PM-1024x432.png 1024w, https://www.kelley-ross.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2016-08-23-at-1.50.18-PM.png 1574w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />A successful pilot program designed to reduce hospital readmissions with Virginia Mason heart failure patients has received a two-year, $100,000 grant from the Cardinal [...]

QUESTION: How do I combat Meningitis?

KR Admin2016-08-23T08:58:53-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|

As young adults head off to college, it is important to address Meningitis and Meningococcal Vaccines. Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial form of meningitis, a serious infection of the meninges that affects the brain membrane. It can cause severe brain damage and is fatal in 1-in-10 cases if untreated. Several different bacteria [...]

QUESTION: Can Trazodone Cause Harm Without Food?

KR Admin2016-08-15T12:48:23-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|

ANSWER: By taking trazodone without food or a light snack, your risk of having side effects, such as dizziness and lightheadedness, increases. REASONING: The absorption of many medications can be impacted by whether or not we take them with food for a number of reasons. In the case of Trazodone, [...]

QUESTION: How can I get a better night’s sleep?

rhombus2016-08-03T14:47:04-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|

ANSWER: For many of us, a good night's sleep is far from “good.” It can be downright poor! However, it doesn't have to be all about tossing and turning all night long. Our Clinical Pharmacist, Dr. Geoff Meer tackles this exact question: “How can I get a better night’s sleep?” The [...]

House calls for heart health

KR Admin2016-07-11T11:27:20-07:00News|

House calls for heart health Nearly one in four Americans needs to be readmitted to the hospital following a hospital stay for heart failure my latest blog post. However, Virginia Mason is working on a new way to knock that number down. In June 2015, it launched the program [...]

Healthier bottom lines and healthier communities

KR Admin2016-07-05T13:16:42-07:00Blog|

Senior living communities that serve a diverse population of seniors, are always looking for innovative ways to help more people age-in-place. This type of in-home pharmacy care has proven to be a relatively simple, cost-effective method for achieving that goal. In addition to the dramatic health benefits, it improves overall resident [...]

Virginia Mason and Kelley-Ross Transitions of Care Success [Video]

KR Admin2016-06-27T15:28:22-07:00Uncategorized|

We love our partners, and Virginia Mason Medical Center is no exception. We invited Anne Casey, FAACVPR: Administrative Director Heart Institute, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Transplant, to chat more about our partnership and the HUGE successes we have seen to date. https://youtu.be/PVmTwbTXd1Q

QUESTION: What can I do for diarrhea?

KR Admin2016-05-28T09:11:21-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|

ANSWER: Most cases of diarrhea clear up on their own within a few days. There are things to help you cope with your signs and symptoms until the diarrhea goes away, such as: Drink plenty of clear liquids, including water, broths and juices, every day Integrate crackers, toast, eggs, chicken [...]

Questions you should have for your pharmacy

KR Admin2016-05-25T09:25:01-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|

When you pick up your prescription take the time to ask questions about your medication. Specifically ask, “What is this drug and how do I take it? Why am I taking it? What are possible side effects?” Your pharmacist has spent more time studying drugs than even your doctor has. [...]

QUESTION: How often should I notify the pharmacy of changes to my health conditions or medications?

KR Admin2016-05-24T09:08:37-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|

ANSWER: Whenever you have a change in diagnosis or a change/addition in your medications you should notify the pharmacist/pharmacy. This also includes over the counter medications and supplements. Certain medications are not recommended for use with certain medical conditions. Although your provider may be aware of this, the pharmacist also [...]