Official Newsjournal of the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists
The Bridges We Build
One of my favorite school projects was building a bridge from balsa wood, popsicle sticks, and glue. Our team brainstormed, sketched ideas, and tested our designs. On the final day, our teacher...
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Networking: An Important and Often Overlooked Part of Professional Development
Does the mere thought of networking make you cringe? If it does, know that you are not alone. Many people state that the idea of networking makes them feel uncomfortable and even disingenuous....
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We want to hear about all the great things going on in your life! New baby? Get married? Get... read more...
August 2021 Update
by Christopher W. Crank, PharmD, MS, BCPS; ICHP Executive Vice President
Many bills related to healthcare were proposed in Illinois in 2021. At one point, ICHP and the Division of Government... read more...
Pete Couri, BSPharm, RPh
What is your ICHP leadership position? I am the Director-Elect of Government Affairs ... read more...
Meet Justin Moore, PharmD, BCPS
What is your ICHP leadership position? New Practitioner Network Chair-Elect Where is your practice... read more...
Advocating During the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Lauren Speakman, PharmD - PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident - University of Illinois at Chicago; Abbey Londa - Student - University of Illinois at Chicago
Amidst the SARs-CoV-2 (“COVID-19”) pandemic, pharmacists have played a vital, but sometimes underrecognized,... read more...
Technician Network Happenings
by Becky Ohrmund, CPhT, Pharmacy Technician Specialist; Northwestern Memorial Hospital; ICHP Technician Representative
Hello ICHP technician members, The Technician Network is growing, and we would like for you to come and join us.... read more...
Position Statement Updates
The Division of Professional Affairs has been busy reviewing and updating the subgroup of position statements that were... read more...
Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists Poster and Platform Presentations for Spring Meeting
SUBMISSIONS DUE BY JANUARY 10, 2022! ICHP POSTER CATEGORIES: The following are the categories for... read more...
Call for Spring Meeting Presentation Proposals
Members of the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists are invited to submit a proposal for the 2022 ICHP Spring... read more...
Updates in the Management of Persons with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease
by Jessica Behnam, PharmD Candidate 2021, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy; Myesha Tabriz, PharmD Candidate 2021, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy; John Shilka, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Assistant Professor; University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy; Elizabeth Van Dril, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP; Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice; University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes mellitus are two disease states which require timely evidence-based lifestyle... read more...
by Christopher W. Crank, PharmD, MS, BCPS; ICHP Executive Vice President
October is National Pharmacy Month. In addition, the third full week in October, the 17th through the 23rd, is National... read more...
Not All Heroes Wear Capes: A Pharmacist's Impact
by Sara Salama, PS-4, ICHP Member, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy
“Every action we take impacts the lives of others around us. The question is: Are you aware of your... read more...
Welcoming Normalcy
by Naim Fsai, P3, ICHP President, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Student organizations have all been adjusting and implementing new strategies for student development and engagement... read more...
Meet the Board
by Khushali Sarnot, P2, President-Elect, SIUE School of Pharmacy
With the start of a new school year, let’s give a warm welcome to our 2021-2022 Executive Board! We can’t... read more...
A Virtual World: Mock Interviews in Pharmacy
by Tara Tanriverdi, P3, Student Chapter President, Chicago Campus; University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
This past year provided many new experiences for our student body. For many students, it was their first time learning in... read more...
Sangamiss Meeting & Live CPE August 10, 2021 Implementing Teaching and Learning Strategies in the Clinical... read more...
Thank you to our ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund Contributors! read more...
Go to: www.ichpnet.org/about_us/board_of_directors/board_contact.php to contact a board member. read more...
Columns
Features
Celebrating National Pharmacy Month
College Connection
Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy
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ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund Contributors
ICHP Board of Directors 2021-2022
Chicago Area Pharmacy Directors Network Dinner
3rd Thursday of Odd Months
5:30pm
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.