Official Newsjournal of the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists

Women in Leadership: Bridging the Gap

I thoroughly enjoyed attending this year’s ICHP Spring Meeting held in Peoria on April 8-10, 2016. There were a number of unique things about this year’s Spring Meeting. First, it was...
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Directly Speaking

Give it away, sell it, recycle it or worst case, throw it out!

If you’ve read my columns over the past six issues, you know my father passed away last January at the age of 89. What I haven’t shared is that my 90 year old mother, God bless her, is...
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Features

ICHP Ambulatory Care Network

Coming August 2016!

Dear ICHP colleagues, we are truly excited and energized to announce the formation of the ICHP Ambulatory Care Network!... read more...

Call for Entries: 2016 Best Practice Award

It's Back!

The ICHP Pharmacy Action “Auction With A Twist”

by Scott A. Meyers, ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund Treasurer

Last year’s “Toss for Treasure” fundraiser for the Illinois Pharmacy Action Fund at the ICHP Annual... read more...

Nominate the Best!

ICHP Awards Process Is Open

by Scott A. Meyers, Executive Vice President

It’s that time of year. ICHP is looking for Illinois Pharmacy’s best and brightest! The nominations process... read more...

We’re Looking For a Few Good Men…. And Women!

How Would You Like To Run For An ICHP Office?

by Scott A. Meyers, Executive Vice President

Every year, ICHP elects new members to its Board of Directors. As existing officers complete their terms, they often move... read more...

Represent Your Part of the State

Affiliate Delegates Sought for ICHP House in September

by Scott A. Meyers, Executive Vice President

Summer hasn’t even officially started yet, but we’re already looking for a few good women and men to... read more...

Columns

Leadership Profile

Katherine Miller, PharmD

How were you initially motivated to get involved in ICHP, and how has that changed during your tenure in ICHP? I have... read more...

Government Affairs Report

Things End as They Began: No Budget!

by Jim Owen and Scott Meyers

The General Assembly did not manage to pass a budget again this session, and it is unclear whether they will meet during... read more...

Board of Pharmacy Update

Highlights from the May 2016 Meeting

by Scott A. Meyers, Executive Vice President

The May 10th Board of Pharmacy Meeting was held at the James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago. These are the... read more...

Leadership: It’s Not Just for Leaders

New Practitioners Network

by Anne Misher, PharmD, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident, Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy; Lindsey Westerhof, PharmD, Assistant Professor Pharmacy Practice, Ferris State University; Jen Phillips, PharmD, BCPS, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy

As the profession of pharmacy continues to grow in size and scope, there will be many more opportunities for pharmacists... read more...

5 Things to Know for the Newest New Practitioners

New Practitioners Network

by David Martin, PharmD, BCPS, Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Reviewed by Matt (Junyu) Zhang, PharmD

The month of June ushers in a flurry of new life and opportunities each year. The daffodils and tulips signify that... read more...

ICHPeople

Congratulations to ICHP member, Mary Ann Kliethermes, on being selected as the 2016 recipient of the ASHP Distinguished... read more...

College Connections

University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy

Kick Butts Day

by Levi Pilones, P2, ICHP Student Chapter President

Every year in March our chapter participates in a nationwide event that dedicates one day to educate and empower youth... read more...

Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy

A Grateful Reflection of Three Years of Membership

by Lisa Marie Nguyen, PS-3, ICHP Student Chapter Treasurer

As a member of ICHP’s Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy chapter for the past three years, I want to... read more...

Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy

Recent residency round table event and upcoming changes at Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy

by Katarzyna Plis, P2, ICHP Student Chapter President; Selma Dzelil, P2, ICHP Student Chapter Vice President; Brandon Swinford, P2, ICHP Student Chapter President Webmaster

Residency Round Table Throughout the past year as first-year pharmacy students, we have all acquired a significant... read more...