Sarah E. Raguckas

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 Corewell 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

• Parkinson's Disease Caregiver Meeting
  Raguckas, S. E., Akrawi, C. (Other), Phillips, T. (Other), Panel, "Question and Answer Session Regarding Parkinson's Disease Medications and Nutritional Supplements," Grand Rapids, MI, (June 11, 2024).
• Oral Presentation
  Raguckas, S. E. (Presenter), Neuropsychiatry Educational Session, "Medications Influencing Cognition and Dementia Treatment Options," CoreWell Health, Grand Rapids, MI, (May 3, 2024).
• Oral Presentation
  Raguckas, S. E., Great Lakes Parkinson's Symposium, "Nutrition in Parkinson's," Parkinson's Foundation, Downtown Market, Grand Rapids, (November 14, 2023).
• Oral Presentation
  Raguckas, S. E., West Michigan Parkinson's Support Group, "Review of Medication's for Parkinson's Disease," Muskegon, Mi, (September 6, 2023).
• 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).