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Hossam Tanana is a Dearborn, Michigan, pharmacist business consultant who assists companies in improving operational functions and increasing sales revenue. His work with R & M Services, LLC, focuses on the hiring and training of pharmacy technicians, with an...

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The Oldest Tournaments in Pro Tennis

Hossam Tanana has spent the last few years as a pharmacist consultant at R & M Services, LLC, in Dearborn, Michigan. Outside of work, Hossam Tanana likes to stay physically active by playing tennis. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) assign ranking points to hundreds of tournaments around the world. While the world’s two preeminent tennis tours have a number of additional affiliations with these tournaments, the events operate independently in other ways. In fact, many tournaments have existed significantly longer than either pro tour. The Championships Wimbledon, held every June and July at the All England Club in London, is widely regarded as the oldest continuously running tennis tournament in existence. The first edition of Wimbledon was held in 1877, nearly 140 years ago. Wimbledon is followed closely by the U.S. Open and French Open, established in 1881 and 1891, respectively. The tournament at Monte Carlo, which became an open event in 1969, was first held in 1897. It continues to be one of the most prestigious titles on tour.                            

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Strategic Staffing to Create an Efficient Pharmacy

Based in Dearborn, Michigan, Hossam Tanana provides guidance to pharmacies as an established pharmacist consultant. Hossam Tanana primarily focuses on customer satisfaction, effective staffing, and pharmacy efficiency. In a recent article in Pharmacy Times, Donald Grove, RPh, an experienced owner/operator of independent pharmacies, explains that pharmacy efficiency is closely tied to appropriately assigning pharmacy staff to specific roles based on their skill sets. Grove states that it’s usually most efficient to have one pharmacy technician manage the majority of prescriptions, and that this person should be able to effectively multitask and avoid becoming overwhelmed. According to the article, another technician, one who is comfortable interacting with customers and able to focus on fulfilling customer requests with a sense of urgency, should be stationed at the counter. Grove states that, preferably, this technician should not be responsible for incoming phone calls on top of direct customer contact. Along with the prescription and counter pharmacy technicians, the article asserts that a patient services coordinator is important to a pharmacy’s efficiency. The coordinator is responsible for a variety of tasks, such as communicating with nursing homes and resolving complex third-party rejections. Based on Grove’s experience, the most effective patient services coordinators are meticulous, adept at follow-up, and able to provide high-quality customer service.                            

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Michigan Pharmacists Association Instructs on Medication Disposal

An established pharmacist consultant based in Michigan, Hossam Tanana provides guidance on sales, hiring, and customer service. Hossam Tanana also stays abreast of developments in the pharmaceutical industry as a member of the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA). As a resource for professionals and the public, the MPA provides information and hosts events related to a wide range pharmaceutical subjects, including proper medication disposal. The MPA notes that while medications are vital for treating diseases and other conditions, they can also present a hazard if they are unsupervised or improperly discarded. According to the MPA, expired or unused medications are susceptible to theft, misuse, and accidental abuse. To spread awareness about proper medication disposal, the MPA hosts an annual event in September at the Michigan State Capitol Building. The MPA event shows people how to safely dispose of medications, explains how pharmacists promote patient safety, and offers drop-off locations where the public can leave medications for proper disposal. For more information about how to responsibly dispose of medications, please visit www.michiganpharmacists.org.                            

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The Pharmacist’s Decision to Refuse to Dispense

An experienced expert in the pharmacy industry, Hossam Tanana currently serves as a pharmacist consultant. As well as consulting on administrative, sales, and operational matters, Hossam Tanana trains pharmacy staff in the technical, ethical, and legal aspects of reading and filling prescriptions. General information: A patient that provides a pharmacist with a valid prescription may be surprised if the pharmacy refuses to fill it. This situation sometimes occurs when a patient presents a prescription for controlled substances, emergency contraception, or medication that may be used for assisted suicide. Pharmacists may object to filling a prescription if they believe the medication will cause harm to the patient, or if the prescription amount exceeds a predetermined monthly ration of wholesale drug distribution. Additionally, a pharmacist may refuse to dispense a medication because it violates a personal moral or religious belief that they hold. The pharmacy laws regarding these matters vary slightly from U.S. state to state. In other cases, the pharmacy can decline to fill the prescription because it needs to obtain further information from the prescribing doctor. In such cases, the pharmacy may fill the prescription after it consults with the physician.

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Different Types of Tennis Volleys

Hossam Tanana joined Dearborn, Michigan’s R & M Services, LLC, as a pharmacist consultant in 2013. When he is not advising on pharmacy operations, Hossam Tanana likes to stay active by playing tennis. When referring to a single point in tennis, an athlete or spectator may use the term “volley.” While other sports might use this word to refer to any extended point contested between players or teams, a volley in tennis is actually a specific skill shot that may or may not feature in a given rally. There are, in fact, several types of volleys a player can learn and execute on court. The traditional volley occurs when players have successfully approached the net and put themselves in position to take the ball out of the air. A volley at net might be an easy put-away or a tough, reflexive shot, depending on the opponent’s positioning. A half-volley, meanwhile, involves mechanics more in line with a forehand or backhand ground stroke while demanding the quick hands of a net volley. The half-volley is performed immediately after an opponent’s shot bounces off the court, requiring skills of improvisation in addition to quality reflexes. The half-volley ranks among the most difficult shots in all of tennis. Additional volleys include the drive volley, the drop volley, and the swinging forehand or backhand volley.

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J.K. Rowling Reveals Backstory for Harry Potter's Dolores Umbridge

Hossam Tanana, a pharmacy consultant by profession, enjoys spending time with his children in his free time. Hossam Tanana is also an avid reader of the Harry Potter series of books by British author J.K. Rowling. On Halloween of 2014, author J.K. Rowling released a new short story about one of her most notorious characters, Dolores Umbridge. The character of Umbridge first appeared in the fifth Harry Potter novel as a markedly unpleasant agent of the Ministry of Magic, who then joins the Hogwarts faculty as a new and immediately disliked teacher. Power-mad and downright cruel in her treatment of others, despite a nauseating cheerfulness, Umbridge uses her Ministry position to gain control over much of the school's operation, dismiss beloved teachers, and inflict cruel punishment on students. In the Harry Potter books, Dolores Umbridge demonstrates a deep hatred for any creature who is not a pure blood wizard. The new short story about her past reveals why. Born to a muggle and a wizard, she is the sister of a squib who cannot perform magic. Embarrassed by her non-magical relatives, she went on to present herself as a pure blood witch and secured a high-level position at the Ministry, where her saccharine personality fails to completely hide her innate ruthlessness. Those interested can read more on Rowling's Pottermore.com.

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Michigan Boating Regulations

A Michigan pharmacist consultant, Hossam Tanana is a fan of leisurely outdoor activities. Hossam Tanana enjoys relaxing on tropical islands and fishing. In addition, boating is among his favorite activities. Michigan is bordered by Lakes Huron, Superior, Erie, and Michigan and in addition boasts more than 11,000 inland lakes. Along the lake shores lie waterfront villages, sandy beaches, and historic lighthouses. For boaters, the state offers an abundance of harbors and marinas. Before setting sail, all boats must be registered with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Registration safeguards boaters as well as swimmers and other people enjoying the water. It ensures that the boat operator is equipped with the proper tools and resources and that validation decals and other identifying information are accurately displayed on a vessel. Upon paying the registration fee, which ranges from $5 to $448, the boat owner receives a Certificate of Number in recognition. Depending on where a person wants to deploy his or her boat, a recreation passport may also be required. For more details on Michigan boating regulations, visit www.michigan.gov.                            

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Tips for Visiting Disney World with Small Children

A pharmacy consultant by profession, Hossam Tanana is an avid traveler in his free time. Hossam Tanana favors warm weather destinations and particularly enjoys visiting Disney World with his children. No matter how exciting the destination, a long vacation day can be stressful for children. Families can help avoid meltdowns and make Disney a positive memory simply by paying attention to children's needs and taking a break when necessary. Travel experts note that Disney's many performances, which invite families to sit down and watch a show for a time, give both parents and kids a chance to rest their legs and take a breather. When the time does come to take a break from the hectic Magic Kingdom, it helps many families to have a hotel with a pool that can provide a respite that feels like fun rather than “nap time.” Furthermore, because a child can handle only a limited amount of excitement in a day, it is important to maximize fun and minimize lines. Families should map out their stay and choose what they want to visit, planning to reach the most popular attractions early. Peak times are better for visiting attractions such as Small World and the Regal Carousel, where lines are typically short. Finally, after plenty of time sitting in rides or at shows, children often appreciate the chance to run around and let loose at one of Disney's many play areas, which often feature cooling water play features.

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MPA Fifth Annual Medication Disposal Event

Hossam Tanana, a pharmacy and mathematics graduate of Wayne State University, currently works as a pharmacy consultant in Dearborn, Michigan. Hossam Tanana also maintains membership with the Michigan Pharmacists Association. The Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) recently hosted its fifth annual Medication Disposal Event in Lansing, Michigan. Nearly 700 pounds of controlled and noncontrolled substances were collected from local residents for safe disposal, representing a 17 percent increase from last year’s event. The Medication Disposal Event was held alongside the MPA’s Pharmacy Day at the state Capitol building. Beginning with a press conference presided over by various pharmaceutical leaders, both events served as a learning experience for public citizens as well as state representatives, senators, and other government officials and employees. MPA speakers focused on the role pharmacists play in keeping the community safe from harmful medications. Since the inception of the Medication Disposal Event in 2009, the MPA has collected 1.3 tons of pharmaceutical products with an estimated value of nearly $4 million. The 2014 haul exceeded $1.3 million in approximated worth.

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A Few Common Tennis Strokes

Hossam Tanana, a graduate of WSU Detroit College of Pharmacy and a current Michigan-based pharmacist consultant, enjoys spending his free time outdoors and with his family. An active individual, Hossam Tanana regularly swims and plays tennis. Tennis is a great social sport, but the wide range of tennis shots available may be confusing. The shots most commonly associated with tennis are groundstrokes, which are generally hit as either a forehand or backhand. The forehand stroke is hit with the dominant hand while the wrist is facing one’s opponent. The backhand stroke is generally hit with two hands, but some players prefer one-handed backhand strokes. When the ball is on your non-dominant side, the backhand stroke is better than forehand. Volley shots are hit before the ball bounces or touches the court. This gives the player more control of the point by allowing for a more angled shot. Normally hit at the net, volleys are made using either forehand or backhand swings and require a good amount of control. Half-volleys are performed right after the ball hits the ground. Although the stroke does not have as much power behind it as a regular volley, it is a good option for occasions when a full groundstroke is not possible.