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A Personal Reason to Donate Blood: Susan’s Experience as a Regular Blood Donor
Author: Amber Pharmacy January is National Blood Donor Month when we recognize the people to generously give life and encourage others to do the same. This month we share Susan McSorley’s personal experience as a regular blood donor. According to the American Red Cross, one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives. Susan,…
Read MoreSpecialty Pharmacy Trends and New Medication Therapies to Expect in 2019
Author: Shelly Nickerson, Clinical Director of Trade Relations Specialty pharmacy is at the forefront of change and innovation within a rapidly evolving pharmacy industry. As the clinical director of trade relations at Amber Pharmacy, I monitor product pipelines and keep a watchful eye on industry trends across the entire healthcare industry. In 2019, expect to…
Read MoreSimple Ways to Build Trust Between Healthcare Providers and Patients
Author: Ben Smith, Oncology Regional Account Executive As a regional account executive for Amber Pharmacy, I have a unique view of specialty pharmacy. I get to see firsthand how specialty pharmacy affects healthcare from both a patient and a provider perspective. In my experience, one of the challenges I see healthcare providers face is how…
Read MoreDo You Know Your Family Health History? The Importance of Learning About Your Family Health History this Holiday Season
Author: Shauna Santare, Chicago Pharmacy Manager This holiday season, instead of talking about the weather, politics or your relationship status, talk to your family about their medical history. Knowing your family health history can be very important to improve your overall health and wellness. Many common health conditions are genetic, which means they can be…
Read MoreKevin Combs Joins Amber Pharmacy as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development
Author: Amber Pharmacy Kevin Combs joins Amber Pharmacy and its sister company Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions (HPS) as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development. With a diverse background and over 30 years of experience, he looks forward to bringing a fresh perspective to Amber Pharmacy. “I joined Amber Pharmacy because I believe in…
Read MoreA Positive Impact in Home Infusion Therapy: Meet Jennifer at Amber Pharmacy, Dallas
Author: Amber Pharmacy Home infusion therapy has experienced significant growth in recent years with more medications offered via infusion and more people taking advantage of this option. When it comes to teaching patients how to manage this complex process, no one does a better job than Amber Pharmacy’s expert infusion team in Dallas, Texas. Making…
Read MoreHome Infusion Therapy Experience Led by Muataz, Dallas Pharmacy Manager
Author: Amber Pharmacy Home infusion therapy requires specialized expertise, especially from the pharmacists who manage these therapies. Successful outcomes depend on the infusion pharmacist making sound clinical decisions, coordinating with a patient’s entire healthcare team and adjusting the infusion therapy to meet each patient’s unique needs. Patients and healthcare providers both rely on the infusion…
Read More4 Benefits to Home Infusion Therapy
Author: Muataz Noffel, Clinical Pharmacist There are many different ways to take your medicine. Taking medicine orally means you’re swallowing a pill or formula. Getting your medicine through infusion therapy means it’s administered directly into your vein. Many different conditions can be treated with infusion therapy. Sometimes infusion therapy lasts a couple weeks. In some…
Read MoreHow Health Literacy Affects Both Patients and Providers
Author: Kris Admire, Certified Case Manager October is Health Literacy Month. Health literacy from a patient’s perspective describes a patient’s ability to read and understand information and directions relating to healthcare. From a healthcare provider’s perspective, health literacy is about communicating information clearly and effectively. Health literacy involves a variety of healthcare topics. Common questions…
Read MoreHealth Insurance Basics for People with Chronic Conditions
Authors: Molly Gard, HR Director and Julie Zatizabal, SVP of Trade Relations Autumn is a great time to reevaluate your current health benefits and make decisions about your policy for next year. Understanding health insurance can be a headache, especially if you have a chronic health condition. At Amber Pharmacy, we help our patients maximize…
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