Official Newsjournal of the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists
Working on Well-Being
At this year’s Spring Meeting, I presented a poster detailing a research project I completed with a pharmacy student prior to the start of the pandemic. We focused on the issue of burnout in...
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Get a Hobby. Seriously!
The pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives for the worse. The long-standing mitigation measures have made many people feel isolated, bored, depressed, and stressed. It has not been an easy...
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Highlights of the March 2021 Meeting
by Christopher W. Crank, PharmD, MS, BCPS; ICHP Executive Vice President
The March 9th Board of Pharmacy Meeting was held via conference call due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These are the... read more...
March 2021 Update
by Christopher W. Crank, PharmD, MS, BCPS; ICHP Executive Vice President
Things are moving again in Springfield, and the Division of Government Affairs is once again reviewing proposed... read more...
Getting Started with #TwitteRx: A Guide to navigating Professional Social Media
by Gabrielle Pierce, PharmD, MBA; PGY1 Specialty Pharmacy Resident; University of Illinois at Chicago
In a time of remote work and social distancing, professional networking has changed drastically. No longer is it the norm... read more...
Expanding Pharmacy's Reach One Tweet At a Time!
by Andrew Merker, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, AAHIVP; Assistant Professor, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy - Downers Grove; NISHP President
Importance of a Pharmacy Social Media Presence Social media platforms (SMP), such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and... read more...
Meet Vera Kalin, CPhT
What is your leadership position within ICHP? Technician Representative for NISHP. I represent Illinois... read more...
Meet Radhika S. Polisetty, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS AQ-ID, AAHIVP
What is your leadership position within ICHP? I am currently the Secretary of NISHP (Northern Illinois Society... read more...
Safety Skills for Everyday Interactions
by Paul Fina, PharmD, BCACP, BCPS; Clinical Assistant Professor, Chicago State University Medication Safety Officer, Cook County Health and Hospital System, John H. Stroger Hospital, Chicago, IL
You just arrived for the start of your shift at the inpatient pharmacy when you answer the phone for the first time for... read more...
To Reduce or Not to Reduce? Insulin Dose Adjustments Upon Starting GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
by Abigail T. Elmes, PharmD, BCPS Research Fellow in Academia and Family Medicine; University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy - Chicago, IL; Daphne E. Smith Marsh, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Pharmacist; Dept. of Pharmacy Practice College of Pharmacy/Mile Square Health Center, UI Health - Chicago, IL; Brianna M. McQuade, PharmD, BCACP, MHPE Clinical Assistant Professor; University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy, Mile Square Center - Chicago, IL; Jennie B. Jarrett, PharmD, BCPS, MMedEd, FCCP Assistant Professor; Clinical Pharmacist, Family Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy - Chicago, IL
The development of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), such as exenatide, liraglutide, dulaglutide,... read more...
Baricitinib EUA Shakes Up COVID-19 Therapy: What You Need To Know
by Dan Majerczyk, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CACP; Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences - Roosevelt University, College of Science, Health and Pharmacy - Schaumburg, IL; Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Loyola Medicine -MacNeal Family Medicine Residency Program - Berwyn, IL; Janki Vyas, PharmD Candidate 2022 Student - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy - Edwardsville, IL; Part-time Pharmacy Intern - South City Hospital/CVS Pharmacy - St. Louis, MO; Ashley Stefanski, PharmD Clinical Instructor, Academic Fellow Roosevelt University, College of Science, Health and Pharmacy - Schaumburg, IL
Introduction Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) contributing to coronavirus disease 2019... read more...
Applications must be received by July 1st. Visit our website to apply online. Program objectives and... read more...
Congratulations Techs!
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) offers pharmacy technicians a wide range of certifications and... read more...
On the Lookout for Leadership
Every year ICHP elects new members to its Board of Directors. As existing officers complete their terms, they often... read more...
ICHP Awards Process Opens
It's time to start thinking awards! ICHP is looking to honor the best and brightest in Illinois... read more...
by Melissa Dyrdahl, BA; Communications Manager, ICHP
“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” – Leo Tolstoy1 What a joy it was to see the hours of... read more...
You can view all of our poster presentations on the ICHP website. Other submissions include: Pharmacist... read more...
Independent Pharmacies: The Overlooked Health Source
by Ruba Samara, PharmD Candidate, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Student Chapter President
When I was 5 years-old, I would hear stories from my mother of her days working as a pharmacy technician at an... read more...
The 2021 Faculty Auction
by Sara Gardner, P2, Student Chapter President-Elect, SIUE School of Pharmacy
The annual “faculty auction” is an exciting event that the SIUE SSHP chapter hosts each spring. It is both a... read more...
Continuing Innovation Through The Pandemic
by Maxwell Stone, P3, Student Chapter Co-President Rockford Campus, University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy
During the past year, we have all seen significant changes to the way we practice pharmacy. The COVID-19 pandemic has... read more...
Sangamiss Live Webinar & Meeting (Virtual) May 11, 2021 Topic: Oncologic Emergencies: Staying Calm with Clinical... read more...
Thank you to everyone who has donated to the PAC! read more...
If you would like to contact a board member, please visit our website. read more...
Columns
PEARLS: Public Education & Awareness Outreach Publication Subcommittee
Features
PTCB Credentials & Certificates
Spring Meeting 2021: Poster & Platform Winners
College Connection
Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove
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.