Debunking Pharmacy Myths
KR Admin2015-12-31T11:51:32-08:00#FaceOfPharmacy, Health Care, Pharmacy, Residency Program, Student Pharmacist|
“What is it that you do again…?” Blog by Aimee Cooke My own mother doesn’t know what I do. As I am in the midst of my last year of pharmacy school, I would have hoped that my mother might know more by now. The fact that she doesn’t tells me [...]
Student Pharmacist Spotlight #2
KR Admin2015-12-15T14:47:55-08:00#FaceOfPharmacy, Pharmacy, Residency Program, Student Pharmacist|
Ask ten pharmacists why they do what they do, and you will get at least ten different answers. What you won’t hear is “I like to count by 5’s” or “I want to stand behind a counter and look down on people.” This recurring blog feature shines a light on [...]
Press: This Seattle pharmacy makes house calls to cut down return visits to hospital
KR Admin2015-12-09T09:35:39-08:00Aging, Drugs, Health Care, Pharmacy|
Here is a great article on “staying connected with patients about taking their pills can play a significant role in keeping health care costs down” from the Puget Sound Business Journal. http://www wikipedia reference.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/health-care-inc/2015/11/this-seattle-pharmacy-makes-house-calls-to-cut.html
Student Pharmacist Spotlight #1
KR Admin2015-12-01T11:50:56-08:00#FaceOfPharmacy, Pharmacy, Residency Program, Student Pharmacist|
Ask ten pharmacists why they do what they do, and you will get at least ten different answers. What you won’t hear is “I like to count by 5’s” or “I want to stand behind a counter and look down on people.” This recurring blog feature shines a light on [...]
One-Step PrEP® HIV Prevention Pilot Program Findings
KR Admin2015-11-30T10:28:05-08:00CDC, HIV/AIDS, Pharmacy, PrEP|
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Heidi Happonen heidi@storyforcepr.com 206.915.7551 (cell) Seattle Pharmacy Releases Findings for One-Step PrEP® HIV Prevention Pilot Program Kelley-Ross Pharmacy Group proves model for delivering pharmacy-direct PrEP service to at-risk HIV community; presents findings at CDC National HIV Prevention Symposium [...]
HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) at Kelley-Ross Pharmacy
KR Admin2015-04-14T09:22:04-07:00Main|
In recent years, medications to treat HIV have made a huge impact in changing the course of the disease. HIV positive patients can currently live long, full lives by taking medications and following up with their healthcare team regularly. However, there is still no cure for HIV, and nearly 500 [...]
Announcing our 2015-2016 Community Practice Resident
KR Admin2015-03-25T10:17:51-07:00Main|
We would like to welcome and congratulate Jeff Kintner, 2015 PharmD Candidate at the University of Washington, who has been selected as our 2015-2016 Community Practice Resident. We are excited to continue to provide a high-quality learning and innovative practice environment to our residents and look forward to another fantastic resident [...]
February is the American Heart Association’s Heart Month!
KR Admin2015-02-14T10:21:56-08:00Main|
Written by Bryan Bart, PharmD Candidate 2015 Blood Pressure is one of the most important measurements health care professionals use to monitor heart health. Patients with high blood pressure often have no symptoms, but are at higher risk of heart disease - the number one leading cause of death [...]
Kelley-Ross Pharmacist Elyse Tung Recognized for Innovation
Ryan Oftebro2014-11-26T14:59:41-08:00Main|
Please join the Kelley-Ross family in congratulating our very own Elyse Tung, Pharm.D., BCACP, who recieved the 2014 Washington State Pharmacy Association Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award. The Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award recognizes a practicing pharmacist or pharmacy technician using innovative pharmacy practice to improve patient care and outcomes. Photo: Jeff [...]
New Pneumo Recommendations and You: Frequently Asked Questions About Pneumococcal Vaccination for Adults
KR Pharmacist2014-11-06T13:19:34-08:00Main|
Written by Matthew Son, University of Washington PharmD Candidate 2015 In September 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published new guidelines recommending that all adults 65 and older receive Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13, brand name Prevnar-13) in addition to Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPSV23, brand name Pneumovax). [...]