Official Newsjournal of the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists
Starting With Why
In November, volunteers and leaders within ICHP met for the annual Leadership Retreat. While this year’s meeting looked different - thanks to the virtual format - it was as productive and...
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Pharmacy Advocacy: Exercise Your Right to Influence the Legislative Process
I am sure many ICHP members will see the title of this column and think or feel at least one of the following:
"I will not make a difference."
"I do not have time for that!"
"I do not know...
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Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists 4055 North Perryville Road Loves Park, IL... read more...
Dr. Enich passed away on November 25, 2020. He was the pharmacy director of many State of Illinois mental health... read more...
February 2021 Update
by Christopher W. Crank, PharmD, MS, BCPS; ICHP Executive Vice President
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is not a lot of news on the legislative front. The fall veto session was cancelled.... read more...
Structure of ICHP
by Krista Paplaczyk, PharmD; PGY1 Pharmacy Resident; Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Are you looking for ways to become more involved with ICHP, but you are not quite sure where to... read more...
Greetings from Marketing Affairs
by Denise Kolanczyk, PharmD, BCPS, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus; Director of Marketing Affairs
I’d like to take this time to introduce myself as the new Director of the Division of Marketing Affairs. ... read more...
Meet Jason Alegro, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
What is your leadership position within ICHP? I am currently the President-Elect of the Northern Illinois... read more...
Meet Kayla DuBois, PharmD, BCPS, MBA
What is your leadership position within ICHP? I am the Sangamiss Chapter President Elect. My main responsibilities... read more...
Defining Your Brand - Bridging the Professional Gap From Student to Life-Long Learner
by Nikola Markoski, PharmD, MBA; PGY2 Pharmacy Resident, Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL), Northwestern Memorial Hospital
“Just Do It”.1 One of the most established and successful brand slogans, recognizable to individuals on a... read more...
What is Your Elevator Pitch? Defining our Roles as Ambulatory Care Pharmacists
by Bridget Dolan, PharmD, BCACP; Ambuatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, Northwestern Medicine - Chicago, Ambulatory Care Network Chair
The Ambulatory Care Network (ACN) has started the new ICHP year out strong by adding Matthew Biszewski, PharmD. BCACP... read more...
If Opportunity Doesn't Knock, Build a Door - A Call to Action
by Scott Drabant, BS - Zoology/Chemistry; BS Pharmacy; President, Medication Therapy Analytica, Inc. Chair of ICHP PEARLS
Opportunity is defined as a set of circumstances providing a chance or possibility, a stroke of good fortune, which... read more...
Submission Information
Program Objectives and Criteria The objective of the program is to encourage the development of new, innovative pharmacy... read more...
Exploring New Treatment Options for HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer
by Marissa Chow, PharmD Candidate 2021 St. Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis, MO; Kathryn Renken, PharmD Candidate 2021 St. Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis, MO; Betsy Abraham, PharmD, RPh Oncology Clinical Specialist Pharmacist, Community Healthcare System; Munster, Indiana
In 2020 alone, there will be roughly 276,480 newly diagnosed cases of invasive breast cancer and 48,530 cases of... read more...
Join the ICHP Professional Affairs Division and Make a Difference in the Pharmacy Profession
by Mary Lee, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP
The Professional Affairs Division recognizes, improves, and promotes high quality pharmacy practice in health-systems and... read more...
Greetings ICHP Member: The New Year is already a month old and we would like to thank you for your membership in... read more...
Thank you volunteers! ICHP only works because of its members! Whether it be volunteering on a Division,... read more...
ICHP 2020 Election Results
ICHP 2020 Election Results President-Elect: Kathryn Schultz Treasurer-Elect: Bernice Man Treasurer - 1 year: Mike... read more...
ASHP House of Delegates
Thank you to everyone who ran for a delegate position this year. We appreciate your dedication and commitment to... read more...
Poison Prevention Week is March 21st - 27th
by Christopher W. Crank, PharmD, MS, BCPS; ICHP Executive Vice President
Poison Prevention Week was established by Congress in 1961. The first Poison Prevention week was celebrated the next year... read more...
A Rebuttle to "An Introduction to Single Payer for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians"
by By Mark E. Greg, PharmD, RPh; Director, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services; Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
“Opinions expressed by authors of Op-Ed articles in the KeePosted are their own and are not necessarily shared by... read more...
APPE Rotation Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic: How Maintaining A Positive Attitude Can Make Way For Opportunity
by Skyler Boll, PS-4 Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
I began my APPE curriculum in April. When our first day of rotations was approaching, COVID-19 cases were rising in... read more...
Implementing Strategies to Overcome the Challenges of our 'New Normal'
by Emily Brown, P3, Vice President, Roslandi Franklin University of Medicine and Science
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges throughout this year. The virtual environment, however, has also... read more...
Zooming into 2021
by Sara Gardner, P2, President-Elect, SIUE School of Pharmacy
At the SIUE School of Pharmacy, our chapter of SSHP stayed virtually connected by taking part in several fun and... read more...
Transitioning to a New Electronic Health Record System: The Student Perspective
by Matthew Odishoo, P2, Mental Wellness Chair; University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
The decision for the UI Health Hospital to change its prior electronic health record (EHR) system was multifaceted in... read more...
Drug Discourses - Join the NISHP discussion(Virtual)February 8, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Topic: Pharmacists in Charge:... read more...
Joined in October Alexa Abrenilla Recruited by Murrah Sabouni Rodolfo Alvarez Recruited by Chris... read more...
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the PAC! read more...
Board of Directors Jen Arnoldi President Julie Downen Regional Director Central David... read more...
Columns
ICHP Leadership Spotlight Interview
ICHP Leadership Spotlight Interview
PEARLS: Public Education & Awareness Outreach Publication Subcommittee
Features
2021 Member Greeting & Seven Ways to get More out of your ICHP Membership in 2021
College Connection
Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy
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ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund Contributors (PAC)
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.