By Allyson Eichner, Pharm.D. Candidate 2014, Creighton University Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects the body’s skin cells. It is the most common autoimmune disease and affects approximately 7.5 million Americans. The disease is caused by an error in the body’s immune system which sends out improper signals to [...]

Opioid overdose has become an epidemic in our community and around the country. Drug overdoses kill more than two people per day in Washington State. More than from car crashes.  According to the CDC, overdose death rates have tripled since 1990.  Every day across the United States, 105 people die as [...]

Josh Akers, Preceptor of the Year As clinical affiliate faculty member and Community Operations Manager at Kelley-Ross Pharmacy, Josh was recognized by the University of Washington School of Pharmacy for his outstanding contributions to the profession in the form of mentoring and teaching Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) [...]

Kelley-Ross Compounding Pharmacy’s Roland Lopez, Pharm.D. was made a Fellow of the American College of Apothecaries at the 2012 ACA/ACVP/IACP Educational Conference in Dana Point, CA.

The American College of Apothecaries is a national pharmacy association that is dedicated to the advancement of professional pharmacy practice and serving the pharmacy profession. ACA fellows are recognized around the country for innovative pharmacy practice, entrepreneurial mentorship and professional leadership.

“Working with Kelley-Ross Long Term Care Pharmacy since 2006 we have improved the quality of care for our patients at Bailey-Boushay House. We provide cost-effective and compassionate care for our residents to help manage acute and chronic illness. Kelley-Ross has helped our organization achieve our quality goals by reducing medication distribution by 75% less time.

Welcome to our blog! We are excited to have the opportunity to share the Kelley-Ross story. Our pharmacy has had an amazing history since its origin in the Medical Dental building in 1925. Today, Kelley-Ross serves our community through innovation and a commitment to improving lives through patient centered care. I look forward to sharing stories from our past as well as keeping you posted on the exciting new things that are happening at Kelley-Ross Pharmacy. -Ryan

The School of Pharmacy’s 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award in Pharmacy Practice will go to a young pharmacist who has already made significant contributions to pharmacy technology, clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical outcomes research. Ryan Hansen is the vice president and director of technology at Kelley-Ross Pharmacy, the president of a clinical pharmacy consulting business, and has recently completed his PhD in the School of Pharmacy’s Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research & Policy Program (PORPP).