220 Ferris Drive
Rm. 201
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-2252
Sarah E. Raguckas
Professor
Pharmacy Practice
Phone: (616) 447-4815
Email: [email protected]
Education
- PharmD, Ferris State University
- BS, Western Michigan University, BioMedical Sciences
Graduate/Post-Graduate Training
- Residency, PGY1 Managed Care/Ambulatory Care, KCMS/FSU/Pfizer/BCN/IBA Health Plans, Kalamazoo
Biography
Dr. Raguckas provides patient care as part of a Spectrum Health Family Medicine and Neurology Clinics. She has a particular interest in the treatment of dementia. She enjoys providing the opportunity for pharmacy students to learn to interact with patients and fellow healthcare providers from many different backgrounds.
Publications and Intellectual Contributions
- Journal Article
Thoits, T., Dutkiewicz, A., Raguckas, S. E., Lawrence, M., Parker, J., Keeley, J., Anderson, N., Vandyken, M., Hatfield-Eldred, M. (2018). "Association between dementia severity and recommended lifestyle changes: retrospective cohort study," American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias. 33 (4). pp. 242-246. - Journal Article
Vavra Janes, K. L., Paluzzi, M., deVoest, M., Raguckas, S. E., Slot, M. (2017). "Preliminary Findings from a Student Pharmacist Operated Transitions of Care Pilot Service," Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cptl.2017.09.018 - Journal Article
deVoest, M., Raguckas, S. E., Bambini, D., Beel-Bates, C. (2013). "Interprofessional teaching: An inter-university experience involving pharmacy and nursing students," Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 5 (5). pp. 450-457. http://www.pharmacyteaching.com/article/S1877-1297(13)00086-5/abstract - Journal Article
Raguckas, S. E., VandenBussche, H. L., Jacobs, C., Klepser, M. E. (2007). "Pertussis resurgence: diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and beyond." Pharmacotherapy. 27 (1). pp. 41-52.
Presentations
- Webcast
Raguckas, S. E. (Author & Presenter), FSU Preceptor Conference, "Updates from the Conduct Committee," Ferris State University, Virtual, (July 19, 2023). - Oral Presentation
Raguckas, S. E. (Coordinator/Organizer), Wisner, G. (Presenter), Hossemi, D. (Presenter), Session, "Understanding Dementia Related Behavior and How Medications May Play a Role," Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter, Virtual, (April 18, 2023). - Oral Presentation
Raguckas, S. E. (Presenter), Dupre, R. (Presenter), Neuropsychiatry Educational Session, "Medications Influencing Cognition and Dementia Treatment Options," CoreWell Health, Grand Rapids, MI, (March 17, 2023). - Oral Presentation
Raguckas, S. E. (Presenter), Occupational and Speech Therapy Educational Session, "The Role Medications Play in Helping or Harming Memory Loss," Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI, (October 12, 2022). - Oral Presentation
Raguckas, S. E., Elder, J. L., HatchED, "The Role of Pharmacy Students and Faculty within Primary and Specialty Primary Care Clinics," Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, (September 25, 2019). - Oral Presentation
Raguckas, S. E., Preceptor Conference, "Who's Watching Who? Getting Students Beyond Observation," Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, Grand Rapids, MI, (June 9, 2016). - Continuing Education Presentation
Raguckas, S. E. (Presenter), Elder, J. L. (Presenter), Michigan Pharmacist Association Annual Convention, "Treatment of Dementia: What was that drug name," Michigan Pharmacist Association, Detroit, MI, (February 28, 2015). - Continuing Education Session
Raguckas, S. E. (Presenter), FSU Pharmacy Preceptor Conference, "What Would You Do? Best Practices on Effectively Handling Common Student Scenerios," Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI, (June 2012). - Continuing Education Presentation
Raguckas, S. E. (Presenter), Thoits, T. (Presenter), Lawrence, M. (Presenter), Van Dyke, M. (Presenter), Spectrum Health Neurosciences Symposium, "Dementia - A Panel Discussion," Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI, (May 18, 2012).