Official Newsjournal of the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists
It was October 1st, and I sat staring at a piece of paper showing my first-grader’s MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) scores. He did not do as well as I had hoped he would do. I had been...
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If you are part of Generation X, a Millennial or a Boomer with children or grandchildren, you are certainly familiar with Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” Like all of...
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ICHPeople
ICHP is sad to announce the passing of Dr. David Slatkin, Founding and Emeritus Dean of Chicago State University College... read more...
Government Affairs Report
Christmas Truce
by Jim Owen and Scott Meyers
In 1914 and 1915 there were unofficial Christmas truces along the Western Front of World War I. It seems that we may be... read more...
Educational Affairs
Preceptor’s Corner: Managing Difficult Situations
by Sheron Chen, Assistant Professor, Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy; Jen Phillips, PharmD, BCPS, Associate Professor, Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy; Amy Lullo, BPharm, Director of Experiential Education, Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
INTRODUCTION The act of precepting pharmacy students can provide a rewarding experience for both the student and the... read more...
New Practitioners Network
NPN Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House at Lurie Childrens’ Hospital
by Rachael Freeman P3, ICHP UIC Student Chapter and Colleen Bohnenkamp, PharmD, BCPS
After a week of early morning alarms and longer than desired commutes, it can be hard to find the motivation to get out... read more...
Leadership Profile
Charlene Hope
What is your current leadership position in ICHP? ICHP President-elect What benefits do you see in being active in a... read more...
Board of Pharmacy Update
Highlights from the November Meeting
by Scott A. Meyers, Executive Vice President
The November 10th Board of Pharmacy Meeting was held at the James R. Thompson Center at Randolph and LaSalle Streets in... read more...
My Year as Student Chapter Co-President So Far
by Trevor Luman, P2, ICHP Co-President, University of Illinois College of Pharmacy at Rockford
Working as Co-President of the ICHP UIC College of Pharmacy student chapter on the Rockford campus has had some... read more...
Summer Camp, Anyone? SIUE Healthcare Collaboration at its Finest
by Yasmyn Knight, P3 Student, SSHP ASHP Liaison and Sarah Lance, P2 Student, SSHP President Elect, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy promotes its annual Healthcare Diversity Summer Camp for... read more...
What Questions Do You Have For Me?
by Priyank Shah, P4, Chicago State University College of Pharmacy
“What questions do you have for me?” In every pharmacy student this question has been embedded in to our... read more...
Welcome New Members!
New Member Recruiter Meghan Toth Sarah Bay Ryan Sayler Joe Bodkin Stuart Kersky ... read more...
Officers and Board of Directors
JENNIFER PHILLIPS President630-515-7167 jphillips@midwestern.edu LINDA FRED Immediate Past... read more...
ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund (PAC) Contributors
Names below reflect donations between December 1, 2014 and December 1, 2015. Giving categories reflect each person's... read more...
Upcoming Events
Visit the ICHP Calendar for the most up-to-date events! Tuesday, December 15, 2015 | 6:00pm Procalcitonin,... read more...
Contents
Columns
College Connections
My Year as Student Chapter Co-President So Far
Summer Camp, Anyone? SIUE Healthcare Collaboration at its Finest
What Questions Do You Have For Me?
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Officers and Board of Directors
ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund (PAC) Contributors
Regularly Scheduled Network Meetings
Chicago Area Pharmacy Directors Network Dinner
3rd Thursday of Odd Months
5:30pm
Regularly Scheduled Division and Committee Calls
Executive Committee
Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Educational Affairs
Third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
Government Affairs
Third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.
Marketing Affairs
Third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.
Organizational Affairs
Fourth Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m.
Professional Affairs
Fourth Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
New Practitioner Network
Second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Technology Committee
Second Friday of each month at 8:00 a.m.
Chicago Area Pharmacy Directors Network Dinner
Bi-monthly in odd numbered months with dates to be determined. Invitation only.