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When health care workers put their patients at risk

Published on February 4, 2013 by in General

Immunizations for Health Care Workers According to the study by Johnston and colleagues (1) one cause of low influenza vaccine rates for long-term care (LTC) facilities is high turnover rates. It has been reported that turnover rates for nursing aides is as high as 70% nationally. The current study demonstrated a model for influenza vaccinations

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About Miki Finnin, Pharm. D., BCPS, CGP

Dr. Finnin is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, licensed in Oklahoma and Minnesota, and the founder and owner of Medication Advisors.

 
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Cancer Screening – What, When and Why!

Published on February 4, 2013 by in Cancer

With February being National Cancer Prevention Month, I thought it would be the perfect time to review the recommended cancer screening guidelines put forth by the American Cancer Society. In this blog I cover Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Cervical & Uterine Cancer and Prostate Cancer. Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the second most common cause

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About Miki Finnin, Pharm. D., BCPS, CGP

Dr. Finnin is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, licensed in Oklahoma and Minnesota, and the founder and owner of Medication Advisors.

 
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How Medication Advisors can Reduce Re-admittance to Hospitals

Published on February 4, 2013 by in General

A study by Ziaeian and colleagues(1) focused on patients over the age of 65 with health conditions such as acute coronary syndrome, heart failure and pneumonia, and were admitted to the hospital. The study looked at the frequency of medication errors and patient misunderstanding upon discharge from the hospital.  Of the 377 patients that were

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About Miki Finnin, Pharm. D., BCPS, CGP

Dr. Finnin is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, licensed in Oklahoma and Minnesota, and the founder and owner of Medication Advisors.

 
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Can stopping smoking still help if I have smoked forever?

Published on February 3, 2013 by in Cancer, General

The answer is YES!  What Happens when I stop smoking now… 20 minutes after quitting: your heart rate and blood pressure decrease 12 hours after quitting: the carbon monoxide level in your blood returns to normal levels 2 weeks – 3 months after quitting: improved circulation and lung function 1-9 months after quitting: decreased coughing

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About Miki Finnin, Pharm. D., BCPS, CGP

Dr. Finnin is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, licensed in Oklahoma and Minnesota, and the founder and owner of Medication Advisors.

 
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When cancer hits close to home – my Mom, a cancer survivor

Published on February 2, 2013 by in Cancer, Personal Journey

For some of us, we may be more knowledgeable about certain health conditions as compared to others simply because of our own learned education, our own physical experience, or by the experience of a loved one. This is the case for me when I think about breast cancer. About 5 years ago, my mother was

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About Miki Finnin, Pharm. D., BCPS, CGP

Dr. Finnin is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, licensed in Oklahoma and Minnesota, and the founder and owner of Medication Advisors.

 
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Make sure this nursing home is your last – Investigate before committing

Published on January 3, 2013 by in General

Whether the decision of nursing home placement is for yourself or a loved one, it’s usually not an easy decision to make.  Many times this is the first experience with nursing facilities and most people don’t know the right questions to ask.  To help guide you in this decision, try using the website www.medicare.gov/NursingHomeCompare/ to

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About Miki Finnin, Pharm. D., BCPS, CGP

Dr. Finnin is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, licensed in Oklahoma and Minnesota, and the founder and owner of Medication Advisors.

 
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THANK YOU!

Published on January 3, 2013 by in General, Personal Journey

It’s been 2 years since I started Medication Advisors and I have to say that 2012 has proven to be an exciting and successful year!          I am beginning to see more and more word-of-mouth referrals coming in for our private practice Comprehensive Medication Reviews.  Nothing speaks more highly of how valuable

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About Miki Finnin, Pharm. D., BCPS, CGP

Dr. Finnin is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, licensed in Oklahoma and Minnesota, and the founder and owner of Medication Advisors.

 
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Glaucoma Basics – See the Symptoms While You Can!

Published on December 3, 2012 by in General

You know every year when you go to the eye doctor and the technician takes you into a dark room, asks you to put your chin in a holster, sit still and don’t blink, and wait for the tiny “puff” into your eye and you jump 10-feet when it happens?  It doesn’t really hurt; it is just

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About Miki Finnin, Pharm. D., BCPS, CGP

Dr. Finnin is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, licensed in Oklahoma and Minnesota, and the founder and owner of Medication Advisors.

 
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Instilling Eye Drops: The Proper Technique

Published on December 3, 2012 by in General

Although instilling drops into your eyes is quite simple, there are still a few tidbits that you should know for optimal safety and so that you get the most from your eye medications.  Here they are: Wash hands before using drops No contact with dispenser tip  Keep eye closed for 2-3 minutes Wait 5 minutes

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About Miki Finnin, Pharm. D., BCPS, CGP

Dr. Finnin is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, licensed in Oklahoma and Minnesota, and the founder and owner of Medication Advisors.

 
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Glaucoma Symptoms: The Warning Signs

Published on December 3, 2012 by in General

There is more than one type of glaucoma, and each type has its own set of “warning signs” that might help you identify a potential concern. Open-Angle Glaucoma First, open or wide-angle glaucoma is more insidious in its presentation.  A person may not experience any signs or symptoms for years, and all the while the

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About Miki Finnin, Pharm. D., BCPS, CGP

Dr. Finnin is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, licensed in Oklahoma and Minnesota, and the founder and owner of Medication Advisors.

 
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