Official Newsjournal of the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists

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President's Message

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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Crank's Corner

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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ICHP Info

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ICHPeople

We want to hear about all the great things going on in your life!  New baby?  Get married? Get... read more...

Government Affairs

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...

ICHP Leadership Spotlight

Pete Couri, BSPharm, RPh

What is your ICHP leadership position? I am the Director-Elect of Government Affairs         ... read more...

ICHP Leadership Spotlight

Meet Justin Moore, PharmD, BCPS

What is your ICHP leadership position?  New Practitioner Network Chair-Elect Where is your practice... read more...

New Practitioners Network

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...

Hi-Tech

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...

Professional Affairs

Position Statement Updates

The Division of Professional Affairs has been busy reviewing and updating the subgroup of position statements that were... read more...

Educational Affairs

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...

Educational Affairs

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...

Educational Affairs

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...

Celebrating National Pharmacy Month

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...

Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove

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...

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

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...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy

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...

University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy

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...

Upcoming Events

Sangamiss Meeting & Live CPE August 10, 2021 Implementing Teaching and Learning Strategies in the Clinical... read more...

Welcome New Members!

Welcome new members! read more...

ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund Contributors

Thank you to our ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund Contributors! read more...

ICHP Board of Directors 2021-2022

Go to: www.ichpnet.org/about_us/board_of_directors/board_contact.php to contact a board member.   read more...

Contents

ICHP Info

Columns

President's Message

Crank's Corner

ICHPeople

Government Affairs

ICHP Leadership Spotlight

ICHP Leadership Spotlight

New Practitioners Network

Hi-Tech

Professional Affairs

Educational Affairs

Educational Affairs

Educational Affairs

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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Upcoming Events

Welcome New Members!

ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund Contributors

ICHP Board of Directors 2021-2022

ICHP Membership Application

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.

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