Official Newsjournal of the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists
As I stand here looking out over the crowd, it warms my heart to see so many people who have played such a pivotal role in my career. As a student and a pharmacy technician, I was fortunate to...
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At the end of October, I had the opportunity to participate in ACPE’s CPE Summit. The Summit was a brief look back at the first 40 years of continuing pharmacy education and then a deep dive...
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Let's Get Personal
We want to stay in touch and help you get the most out of your ICHP membership! Share your personal email with us so... read more...
New Practitioners Network
Team ICHP Helped Stomp out T1DM at the Annual JDRF Walk
by Rebecca Castner, PharmD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Ambulatory Care, Chicago State University College of Pharmacy
The NPN continued its annual tradition of participation in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) One Walk this... read more...
Professional Affairs - Medication Safety Pearl
Update on the New FDA Pregnancy Categories
by Sibel Islamoglu, PharmD Candidate; Anne Misher, PharmD, PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Resident; Jennifer Phillips, PharmD, BCPS, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice, Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Introduction On June 30, 2015, changes to drug labeling of pregnancy and lactation sections were implemented to deliver... read more...
ICHPeople
ICHP was very sad to hear of the passing of past ICHP member, Toby Clark. Toby is the former Director of Pharmacy at... read more...
Leadership Profile
Brandi Strader, Pharm.D.
What is your current leadership position in ICHP? I just completed my term as the New Practitioners Network (NPN)... read more...
Government Affairs Report
Time to Review Federal Regs and Standards
by Jim Owen and Scott Meyers
While the Illinois Budget stalemate continues, there are a few issues to report on in this month’s Government... read more...
High Risk Readmission Program: A Rotation Experience
by Kelsea Caruso, PS-4, Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
In 2012, Medicare implemented a Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program to avoid preventable hospital readmissions... read more...
Welcome New Members!
New Member Recruiter Andrew Bolis Vishal Kumar Claire Suh Kristel Apolinario Hai... read more...
Officers and Board of Directors
Election Results President-elect Charlene Hope Secretary-elect Katherine Miller Director-elect, Educational... read more...
ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund (PAC) Contributors
Names below reflect donations between November 1, 2014 and November 1, 2015. Giving categories reflect each person's... read more...
Upcoming Events
Visit the ICHP Calendar for the most up-to-date events! Wednesday, November 11, 2015 | 12:00pm and Tuesday,... read more...
Contents
Feature
Columns
Professional Affairs - Medication Safety Pearl
College Connection
High Risk Readmission Program: A Rotation Experience
More
Officers and Board of Directors
ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund (PAC) Contributors
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.