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"
We follow a detailed process
when selecting medications.
Patients who come to the
Hospital can feel confident that
the treatments they receive are
safe, effective and cost efficient.
—JOHN IVES, PHARMD, DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY
"
THE PINK RIBBON SURVIVORS NET WORK, an online resource for
women currently undergoing breast cancer treatment, survivors and
care providers alike, was created in response to a perceived need for a
professional and educational library.
"Developing a lasting online educational resource that could help women
recover from breast cancer is very important to me," says Robert Fisher, MD,
hematologist and medical oncologist at Rocky Mountain Cancer Center.
"After 25 years in oncology, I've seen how difficult it can be for women,
because the disease impacts so many aspects of their lives."
EDUCATION AND RECOVERY
With more than 1,700 articles housed in three separate libraries, the Pink
Ribbon Survivors Network is a resource for those affected by breast cancer.
"Patients have said frequently how impressed they are with the depth of
our collection, how much they've learned from it and how convenient it is,"
Dr. Fisher says. "With self-directed education, there's an opportunity to help
patients cope with breast cancer, recover, and put their disease in perspective
and move on with their lives."
To explore these online libraries, visit pinkribbonsurvivorsnetwork.org.
FOR WOMEN DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER, A
BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONDITION CAN
BE THE FIRST STEP TO HEALING.
CREATING A WIDE-REACHING RESOURCE
CAREFUL SELECTION
"When choosing medications, we examine their quality, efficacy, safety and cost effectiveness,"
says John Ives, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy at LUH. "That way, we can be sure the right
medications are part of the master list of drugs and therapies we have available."
Sometimes, the best option is a generic version of a medication. Only generics recognized
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as having the same active ingredients and dosing
as their name brand counterparts are chosen.
"Careful selection is part of every prescription administered at the hospital," Dr. Ives says.
"Pharmacists review each order that comes through following the same guidelines of quality
and cost. We also meet with patients when they are admitted to review what medications they
take at home. This helps us avoid costly redundancies and improve patient drug safety—both
top priorities for our hospital."
Learn more about how we put patients first. Visit luhcares.org and select
"Mission & Values."
